Author: falegantoyosi
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We could have saved Modenine …
Born Babatunde Olusegun Adewale, Modenine is an English-born Nigerian rapper. He is the most decorated lyricist by the prestigious Nigerian entertainment channel awards show- HipTV “The Headies”. Definitely one of my favorite rappers growing up as a young boy in Lagos, Modenine‘s tenacity and voice texture in his songs and videos made me resonate with
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Braggadocio ft. Rosa Ree
Rosa Ree, coined from Rosary Robert, is a Tanzanian native and one of the fastest rising female hip-hop artists in Africa’s hip-hop scene. Her music break came circa 2015 when she got signed to the record label The Industry Studios– label led by Tanzanian rapper and producer Nahreel. I was so excited to write about
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Inachukua wawili
Still on the topic of the legendary Tanzanian hip-hop artists that have ensured that the religion of hip-hop did not get mixed up with the diverse content that bongo flava serves. This post will be focusing on Joseph Mbilinyi, popularly known as Mr. II (aka Sugu, 2-proud). He is recognized as one of the founders
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Excuse me Prof, Je, unaweza kunifundisha jinsi ya kurap kwa Kiswahili?
I have not ventured far into the history of hip-hop in African countries; but I am disappointed in myself for not understanding the dichotomy that existed between Bongo flava and Tanzanian hip-hop. Contrary to previous beliefs, hip-hop in Tanzania is very particular about distinguishing their art from the pop-infused bongo flava. Several MCs delve between
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The heroes of Bongo Flava, vol I
“Bongo Flava” is the phrase used to refer to hip-hop in Tanzania and in East Africa in general. It was derived from the Swahili word for brains “ubongo”. Bongo also refers to the city Dar es Salaam- the birthplace of hip-hop in Tanzania in the eighties. Over the years, this genre of music from East