Uganda – The Hip Hop African

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 including

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 in

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 better

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,

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 gospel

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 pursue

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 corrupt

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 Male

bridstephenson

February 14, 2019

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 auditioned

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’re

bridstephenson

January 30, 2019

Student Projects, Trap Music, Uganda

Student Projects, Uganda

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