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Is Hip Hop a Weapon?!
George Kyomushula | August 11th, 2023 | Arusha Poetry Club Arumeru | Arusha – Tanzania Hiphop is a music genre made by Black folks. Culturally and artistically, it can be a weapon or shield which can cause mass destruction or healing to the community once used wisely. Unfortunately, hiphop has been used negatively to ‘PIMP…
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New Single from Minista Of Agrikulcha
(NEW YORK – October 2020) – M.O.A’s heartfelt single, “Class in Session” provides hope and motivation in this time of uncertainty. This head nodder, which many can relate to, is laid back and reminiscent of a Fugees record– fusing rock, reggae and Hip Hop, and complemented by lyrics that will leave you inspired and optimistic.…
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Redemption by Roma Mkatoliki
Check out the video for the new track “Redemption”, by Tanzanian hip hop artist Roma Mkatoliki. The video is available on Roma’s YouTube Channel: ViVaRoma. Our interview with Roma, who has known for his socially conscious music, is coming in soon to The Hip Hop African Podcast.
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17th Annual Historic Hip Hop Celebration in Uganda
THE B-GLOBAL INDIGENOUS HIP HOP GATHERING 2019 by Bwette Gilbert Daniel, UG HIPHOP ARCHIVIST As we gear up to celebrate 17 years of Hip Hop in Uganda it seemed only appropriate for us, the Hip Hop Community to introduce a unique gathering. Our aim is to develop beyond the local impact and to connect with…
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Heaven is Now: New Album by Tanzania’s Simalike
Tanzanian recording artist, and one of the most respected up and coming lyricists, Simalike “SIMA” Musika (aka S.I da Genius) dropped his highly anticipated 12-track album Heaven is Now on September 26th. The album is filled with many note-worthy features from his peers such as Fresh Like Uhhh, H.I.M, Naomisia, George Gavin and many others.…
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Nigeria’s Ex’o Releases New Album, The Wake
The long anticipated Hiphop album of 2019 “The Wake” finally hits the digital stores from Saturday September 28th. Ex’O who has been instrumental to the musical success of many Nigerian artist in the Nigerian music industry space finally releases his body of work. The Wake is a socio-conscious throwback Hiphop album. With music styles reminiscent…
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Lola Monroe Returns with New Music
Ethiopian MC Lola Monroe, or Queen Roe, is back in the limelight with an energetic and sassy new single “Blah Blah”, featuring Terell Britt. “Blah Blah” is a fun and vibrant single, that ends the summer with Lola Monroe delivering bars with intricate word play and boastful whims. This single captures the collective energy of…
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Press Release: Zimbabwe Rapper Afrow Zenda
Afrow Zenda born Rutendo Zenda is a rapper , song writer and producer who has produced for top Zimbabwean Hip Hop artists with hit songs and club banger he first introduced himself with a Dab Dab which was a club and radio hit song. Coming as a single from Afrow Zenda’s debut Album (Zhara), is…
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Press Release: Shiddoh Brown releases re-up to his song “Inoita”
Upcoming hip hop sensation Shiddoh Brown has released the re-up to his smash hit “Inoita”. On this new version he features United Kingdom based Zim hip hop rapper WaMambo, Marcques, upcoming female sensation Miss Mcayz with Afrow and Souljah Luv on the hook. The song was also produced by Afrow, who was at hand on…
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Press Release: Maxy Jay
Maxy Jay brings out the half of himself. Maxy Jay is a Chitungwiza born and bred Rapper who came to fame with the single “Tyoki Steady Chilla” which received a lot of air play on Power FM on the Hip Hop Amplified with Promethus, and was nominated for the Chitown Music and Entertainment Awards. The…