Tag: Uganda

• Lady Slyke & Dj Nesta – I Feel Alright

  Lady Slyke has been extremely active in the Kampala and wider Ugandan Hip Hop scene. She has been rapping since the 90s and continues to produce music of quality with a strong backing of bars. Her style is obviously heavily influenced by the rhyme heavy flows of the 90s. She raps in multiple languages includingRead…

  momix504

  March 24, 2021

  Afropop Music, Student Projects, Uganda, Women MCs

  Kampala, Ladyslyke, Uganda, Uganda Hip Hop

• GodFather of ugandan hip hop

  Daniel Kigozi Jr, the artist better known as Navio is widely regarded as one of the most prolific East-African Artists of all time. He is also considered one of the Godfathers of Ugandan Hip Hop.  His talent has transcended genres, paving the way of hip hop in Uganda. Navio has spent over ten years inRead…

  gitikamaheshwari

  February 24, 2021

  Africa, Student Projects, Uganda

  Artist, daniel kigozi, East Africa, female artist, hip hop artist, Uganda, Uganda Hip Hop

• French Montana’s unforgettable promise

  

  Karim Kharbough, better known as French Montana in the hip hop industry, is an extremely accomplished Moroccan rapper, CEO of Cocaine Records, and an esteemed member of Maybach Music group. Born in Morocco, at the age of 13, Karim and his family moved to the South Bronx in New York City in search of betterRead…

  anshujain98

  February 11, 2020

  Corruption, Culture, Morocco, Music Industry, Student Projects, United States

  French Montana, Karim Kharbough, Mama Hope Foundation, Maybach Music group, Scarface film, Swae Lee, the weekend, Uganda, Young French

• UGQueen

             Afro-fusion is the wave of the future because today’s music isn’t sticking to defined labels. One person who exemplifies such a concept is artist Sarah Tshila whose unique sound can be described as a blend of hip-hop, jazz, traditional African music and spoken word poetry. Her style is reminiscent of her inspiration, Lauryn Hill,Read…

  bridstephenson

  April 26, 2019

  Student Projects

  Student Projects, Uganda

• From Hip Hop to Gospel Rap: The Evolution of Ruyonga’s Rap Style While Still Maintaining His Dual Identity

  Edwin Ruyonga, known previously as Krukid, is one of the most famous and talented hip hop artists in the African diaspora, whose style has experienced many shifts from the inception of his hip hop career in the United States to his 2 year break from the industry to his return in full force with gospelRead…

  ambikanair

  April 10, 2019

  Africa, Culture, Diaspora Emcees, Music Industry, Uganda, United States

  Africa, African Hip Hop, Diaspora, Diaspora Emcees, Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa, Krukid, Ruyonga, Uganda

• Bow Down to Your Herninjaness: Cynthia Tumwine’s Rise as a Femcee

  Cynthia Tumwine, who goes by stage name Herninjaness, is an up and coming femcee from Kampala, Uganda. She is a radio DJ, model, TV actress, and rising hip hop artist. When she was younger, she had a dream to be an entertainer. She started her career in TV and radio, but went on to pursueRead…

  ambikanair

  March 27, 2019

  Africa, Uganda, Women MCs

  Femcees, Herninjaness, hip hop, Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa, Uganda

• Freedom: Bobi Wine’s Political Activism in Uganda

  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g0W9CIY5iM Bobi Wine is a hip hop musician, political activist, and politician in Uganda who uses his music and rap as a means to combat the state, primarily Museveni, and its corrupt and ineffective practices. He has risen to fame all over Uganda by lending a voice to those who are unrepresented by corruptRead…

  ambikanair

  February 27, 2019

  Africa, Corruption, Student Projects, Uganda

  Africa, Bobi Wine, hip hop, Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa, Uganda

• The Smallest Rapper Made the Biggest Impact

  Breaking News! The identity of “The Smallest Rapper” has been revealed to be Kampala’s very own Feffe Bussi. This producer and songwriter began his musical career in 2013 but 2018 was truly his year to shine. You may have known him as the latest recipient of the 2019 UG Hip Hop Award for Best MaleRead…

  bridstephenson

  February 14, 2019

  Student Projects, Uganda

  Student Projects, Uganda

• GNL Zamba’s Rapid Rise in Uganda, Indigenous Pride, and His Take on Social Issues

  GNL Zamba stands out in Uganda’s rap scene as the first rap artist to popularize indigenous rap, or Lugaflow. He inspired a new generation of rappers in Uganda to rap in their indigenous languages. He earned fame as a rap artist during the initial development of the hip hop scene in Uganda, where he auditionedRead…

  ambikanair

  February 13, 2019

  Africa, Zambia

  African Hip Hop, GNL Zamba, hip hop, Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa, Rap, Uganda

• Numbers Don’t Lie – Navio

  

  Daniel Lubwama Kigozi is best known under his stage name, Navio. He is the son of Renaissance woman Margaret Kigozi who is a well-respected doctor, sports champion, professor and much more. Navio had beginnings as a battle rapper and member of the KlearKut team with fellow artists Papito, Abba Lang, JB and The mith. They’reRead…

  bridstephenson

  January 30, 2019

  Student Projects, Trap Music, Uganda

  Student Projects, Uganda