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Black Sherif & Ayra Starr To Perform At Something In The Water Concert

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Black Sherif & Ayra Starr To Perform At Something In The Water Concert

Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif and AfroPop singer Ayra Starr have been announced as the only Africans performing at Pharrell William’s “Something in the Water“ concert this year.

The event is slated to hold at Virginia beach from the 28th to the 30th of April and will feature great musical performances, hit-packed DJ sessions, and a lot more.

The event last year had Davido and Adekunle Gold from Nigeria as the only Africans who made the lineup.

For many reasons, the festival is considered one of the biggest festivals to look forward to, as they will be performing alongside some of the biggest superstars from around the world.

This is a big platform for both talents to further showcase their talent and gain new ground as well.

This fit is even better because Blacko as a rapper from Ghana, west Africa will get to share the big stage with some of the biggest stars from around the world and Ayra is also not left out of this joy.

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The continuous success of these young stars leaves a lasting smile on the face of every African music lover. Things were not always this easy, as it use to take a longer industry time for African artists to get called to festivals of this nature. Black Sherif and AfroPop singer Ayra Starr are culture shifters.

Blacko is still basking in the honor of dropping one of the biggest Hip-hop projects last year, while Ayra Starr on the other hand has been riding an endless wave of dropping chart-topping hit singles. They also both featured on the “Creed 3” album tracklist, another great fit for both of them.

Black Sherif and AfroPop singer Ayra Starr are definitely stars to watch out for this year. You can continue to enjoy their songs while you look forward to seeing them at the festival later next month.

NAETO C: Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite.

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NAETO C: Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite.

Looking back to the early 2000s when Hip-hop was easily the fliest music out of Nigeria, Naeto C was one of the stand-up guys who rocked that wave.

Born Naetochukwu Chikwe, Naeto C who is also fondly called Super C by fans had such an impeccable range that seamlessly flows on any instrumental. He was easily every rapper’s favorite rapper.

Naeto C came into the Nigerian hip-hop scene with a song he titled “Sitting on top”. A song that immediately put him on the watchlist of every hip-hop head. Prior to releasing “Sitting on top”, he, alongside Ikechukwu, his colleague and friend from WFA had been approached to sign with Storm record. A move that took years to finally happen.

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Naeto also doubles as a music producer working on production while at Storm record. He produced for artists like Sasha, Dare Art-Alade, GT the Guitarman, Disconnect, Saro-Wiwa, and Nkiru. All this time, he also worked on his album production, recording over 60 songs during that period.

You Know My P (Single & Album)

Looking back at his collection of songs one that always catches my attention is “You know my P”, off his first album. On “You know my P”, the rapper featured his WFA colleague Ikechukwu. The song showcases great songwriting, rap skill, fine collaboration, classy flows, and most importantly the impeccable wordplay of the skillful rapper.

The visuals for this classic feature beautiful scenes, classy drips, the old Mohit crew, as well as a lot of beautiful black ladies.

Looking back at the song and video gives a beautiful memory of what the Nigerian Hip-hop scene is missing and also shines rays of hope into the future of Nigerian Hip-hop.

Naeto C dropped his debut album, “U know my P” in 2008, the album was one of the hottest projects released that year. He had guest appearances from Ikechukwu, Saro wiwa, Morrel, and the then-newest kid on the block Wande Coal. U know my P, went ahead to sell over a million copies in that same year.

The rapper co-produced almost all the songs on the album, alongside, Don Jazzy, T.Y mix, V.C Prez, Dokta Frabz, and some others. Naeto c was credited as a writer, performer, producer, and also as executive producer alongside Obi Asika.

Dee Koala & MagleraDoeBoy Share Cinematic #Gwan Music Video

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Dee Koala & MagleraDoeBoy Share Cinematic #Gwan Music Video

Cape Town rap princess, Dee Koala, is back on our screens and enlists MagleraDoeBoy and director, Fergus David Hannah for the Gwan music video.

The cinematic visuals depict life in the hood, shot in Khayelitsha which so happens to be home to Dee. In the hard-hitting street anthem, the rappers detail their experiences in the townships while also intimidating their rivals.

In the video, Dee Koala and MDB send their goons out to hastily capture a threat who is taken to a dark, secluded area to be tormented while tied to a chair.

Gwan music video

By end of the video, after enduring countless beatings and ridicule, the hostage is set free into the night.

Watch the video below:

BLAQBONEZ: The Silent Voice Of Nigerian Rap

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BLAQBONEZ: The Silent Voice Of Nigerian Rap

Blaqbonez is easily one of the most relatable Nigerian rappers to who the newer generation relates the most. He solidified his place in the Nigerian rap scene with his opaque charisma for classy flows.

The rapper is signed to Chocolate City, a label formerly championed by MI Abaga, one of the most talented rappers out of Nigeria. He has continued to make an impact in the industry.

Blaqbonez’s prominence is partly due to his creative style of promoting his music. The rapper is not only good with bars, but he is also better at utilizing time and opportunities.

Before coming into the industry sometime in the 2010s after his unorthodox approach to rap was discovered, he already built a cult-like following at his University.

In 2018, Bonez finally got a chance to prove himself after his response to MI Abaga’s “The Album Era

Since then Blaqbonez has gone ahead to drop two albums. His debut album “Sex over Love” got critical acclaim. It was nominated in the Rap album of the year category of the Headies award.

Bamise Oyetayo of NotJustOk while making her review believed that “Bonez spoke for the younger generation by placing physical touch over emotional attachment relationships”.

Bonez has stayed relevant by posting up as the face of the younger generation. He has a very unique connection with the realities of Gen Z beliefs and has continued to show that through his music.

Blaqbonez’s Back in Uni

In 2022, the video to his hit single “Back in Uni” a track off his second album, “Young preacher” was a collection of recreated scenes from some of his favorite videos from other sensational artists.

The video featured scenes from Asake’s “organize”, a remake of Wizkid’s “Bad to me” cover art, a cosplay of Oxlade’s sleeveless drip from “Kulosa”, a cryptic scene that explained the Stefflondon and Burna Boy’s breakup back and forth.

He also did a cosplay of Ruger’s Snapchat video, where he subtly explains Ruger and BNXN fka Buju‘s internet brouhaha.

He also shares a cosplay of one of the scenes from Ayra Starr’s Rush, as well as a cosplay of Portable writing his hit song “God Abeg” and a subtle punch at Carter Efe.

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Bonez being a rap genius is clear there is no touching him. His punchline flows, and delivery speaks for him. But what has kept him on the radar is his creativity, as a person.

Recently he got another huge cosign from American rapper, Offset, who got wowed after seeing a clip of his promotional song for his “Breaking The Yoke Of Love Concert”

Blaq continues to push against all odds and has grown into an unstoppable wave. He is well-accepted by the young Nigerians. He never seizes to make waves and he has continued to feed his fans with good music.

So without any doubt, it is safe to say Blaqbonez has grown fully into becoming the voice of Nigerian rap. Blaqbonez is easily one of the most relatable Nigerian rappers to who the newer generation relates the most. Let’s keep our hands crossed and stay optimistic about what is to come from the rapper.

Beast RSA Releases New Single, Heaven

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Beast RSA Releases New Single, Heaven

In light of recent events, Beast RSA is back with another drop and this time has something special for the streets to listen to and absorb.

This goes out to all the fallen soldiers.

Beast RSA

Within the past 10 years, the South African music industry suffered a tremendous loss from the passing of some of our loved artists. Beast pays tribute to the fallen stars in his latest song, Heaven, mentioning them by name and also cleverly using phrases coined by some of them during their time on earth.

Following the catchy and upbeat chorus, Beast opens his first verse chanting “boss zonke,” paying homage to Riky Rick. He goes on to mention PRO, AKA, late Big Nuz members R Mashesha and Mampintsha, and more.

Beast also brings to light the topic of gender-based violence and pays his respects to the women and girls who fell victim to rape. In closing, he extends his condolences to the people who’ve lost loved ones and encourages them to live life to the fullest.

Take a listen to Heaven and don’t forget to show love and compassion to those around you.

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