Tag: South Africa
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King Nubi
Rising African a rap artist “Nubi” or better known as his moniker “King Nubi” is a rising artist out of the southern region of Egypt who is slowly becoming a pioneer in Nubian style Hip Hop in the Egyptian region. Nubi’s Hip-Hop style is a reflection of his childhood hometown in Aswan, a city located
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A Namibian Lioness
Namibian rapper Lioness recently dropped her new single “Superstar” earlier this month. Lioness exhibits through her song what it means to be a female self proclaimed rapper and artist. Through her lyrics, she speaks about being able to make her own money and how her success allows her to not rely on anyone. Despite being
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Nasty C & T.I. – They Don’t
Instagram & Twitter: @nasty_csa Nasty C, whose full name is Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, is a South African hip-hop artist. He released a song in June 2020 titled “They Don’t” with the collaboration of another known South African hip hop artist named T.I. In the official video of “They Don’t” the viewer is presented with
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Nyota Parker: Redefining “Up and Coming”
Nyota Parker is a 20-year-old hip hop rapper, singer, composer and artist transcend-ing the South African hip hop scene. Parker’s upbringing in Dublin and Capetown and unique Colognese and Irish heritage is evident in her incorporation of jazz, trap, and soul influences into her individualized hip hop style. Parker frequently references her blend of jazz
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Godessa-Social Ills
Godessa was a South African female hip hop group comprised of three talented female musicians, formed in 2000. The group composed of 1) Sheema “Shame” Williams, a vocalist and a rapper who is also a social activist. 2) Elouise Jones, “EJ” Jones, a vocalist, a rapper and a producer. 3) Bernadette “Burni” Amansure, a vocalist
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Falz “Talk” video is what Nigerian Hip Hop music should be
“Falz” Folarin Falana kicked off 2019 with this socio-political and conscious record about several hypocritical situations in the country especially as the now concluded 2019 elections were held in Nigeria for a variety of positions most notably that of the President and several Senate/House of Representatives seats. Falz the ‘Bahd’ Guy, as he is also
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Tumi Molekane-Once Upon A Time
Tumi Molekane is a South African hip hop artist who mainly performs in Soweto, South Africa. He is originally from Tanzania, a country where his parents exiled to escape the apartheid in South Africa. However, Tumi went back to South Africa when he was 11 years old. He is now a prominent hip hop artist,
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Prophets Of Da City-Neva Again
Prophets Of Da City was a Hip Hop group in South Africa from 1988 to 2001. The group consisted of three rappers, Ready D, Shaheen and Ramone, the three black South Africans who lived in the discriminatory apartheid era. The rappers, having been social outcasts during the apartheid era were renowned for producing songs with
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The Prince Of The South
We see all the time in the United States artist claim there titles. You got the King of New York or The Queen of Rap, but meet the Prince of South African Rap. Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known by his stage name AKA. AKA is a South African hip hop recording artist and record producer.