The Hip Hop African Podcast.
The podcast features discussions on African hip hop music & culture. The podcast features interviews and discussions with artists from all over the continent and the Diaspora. The podcast is unique in its format, and values in-depth discussions with people actively involved in hip-hop culture in Africa and the African Diaspora.
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We have interviewed diverse artists, activists, and scholars on topics ranging from language, religion, gender, activism, and politics.
HHAP Ep 95: South African Hip-Hop Pioneer Emile YX? – Hip Hop African Podcast
This year, our Spring Series covers South Africa. In this episode, we have a conversation with South African Hip-Hop pioneer Emile YX?. Emile is part of the pioneering Hip Hop group Black Noise, one of the earliest Hip Hop groups in South Africa. He later co-founded the Hip Hop NGO Heal the Hood, which isRead More »
HHAP Ep 95: South African Hip-Hop Pioneer Emile YX?
Mar 17, 2024
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This year, our Spring Series covers South Africa. In this episode, we have a conversation with South African Hip-Hop pioneer Emile YX?. Emile is part
HHAP 94: Hip Hop’s Political Footprints
Feb 18, 2024
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Political protest in Senegal and South Africa, Unkut Awards, events in Cali & South Africa, and new releases from Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria,
HHAP 93: Magui Diop: A New Generation of Hip Hop Women in Senegal
Feb 6, 2024
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This episode features a conversation with Senegalese hip hop artist Magui Diop. Magui Diop is an upcoming emcee representing another generation of Senegalese hip hop
HHAP 92: Lots of Awards and New Releases from Nigeria
Jan 15, 2024
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News & Events Submissions for the 2024 Ghana Music Awards To qualify for nomination, songs entered must have been released between 1 January and 31
HHAP 91: Hip Hop in Africa and the African Diaspora with Toni Blackman
Jan 1, 2024
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This episode is a sit-down conversation with Toni Blackman. Toni is an artist, hip-hop activist, writer, and cultural ambassador. She holds the distinction of being
HHAP 90: News, Events, and Rap Joint Lagos
Dec 6, 2023
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Apple Music’s Hip Hop DNA | The Sound of Freedom: The Evolution of SA Hip-Hop Apple Music is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with
HHAP 89: Hip Hop Conferences & New Releases
Nov 6, 2023
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Links and information discussed in the episode A Huis Clos, a play by French rapper Kerry James. 15 November – 3 December at Théâtre du
HHAP 88: October 2023 Hip Hop African News, Events, and Updates
Oct 9, 2023
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The World Breaking Championship 2023 took place in Leuven, Belgium on September 23-24. The WBC featured 115 b-boys and 92 b-girls from 62 countries, including
HHAP Ep. 87: The Indigenization of Breakdance Aesthetics in Uganda
Sep 17, 2023
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Alfdaniels Mabingo (2022) Re-Contextualising Breakdance Aesthetics: Performance, Performativity, and Re-Enaction of Breakdancing in Uganda, Journal of African Cultural Studies, 34:4, 404-421, DOI: 10.1080/13696815.2022.2132473
In this episode,
HHAP Ep. 86: Hip Hop Events, Updates, News, & the Burna Boy/Khaligraph Jones Conversations
Sep 5, 2023
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Events discussed in episode:
August – December 2023 | Culture Curators: Hip Hop 50 | National Museum of Accra (Ghana)
September 28 & 29, 2023 – Archiving
HHAP Ep. 85: Police Brutality in France, Democracy in Dakar, and Hip-Hop’s 50th
Jul 10, 2023
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Events discussed in the episode
August 10 & 11 | Hip-Hop 50: Past, Present & Future | Howard University
Join us for a dynamic fusion of academic
HHAP Ep. 84: A Conversation with M.I. Abaga on Integrity and Longevity in Hip Hop
Jun 1, 2023
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Understanding the World of HipHop and Afrobeats with legendary Nigerian Hip Hop artist M.I. Abaga
Jude Lemfani Abaga, also known as M.I. Abaga He is a
HHAP Ep 83: Nigeria’s Dhoro Styles on Graffiti as a Medium of Communication
May 4, 2023
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Peter King Ubiebor also known as Dhoro Styles is a Nigerian street and graffiti artist. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from the
HHAP Ep 82: Nigeria’s Loudbase AF Promoting Hip-Hop in Africa
Apr 1, 2023
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This is the first episode in our Spring Series, which focuses on Nigeria this year. In this episode, we talked to Victor Uwakwe Izuchukwu, the
HHAP Ep. 81: M.anifest: From Madina to the Mecca
Mar 2, 2023
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On the 15th of February, 2023, M.anifest visited Howard University, aka The Mecca, for a historical conversation around the importance of his music and Hip
HHAP Ep. 80: Introducting our New Assistant Producer & more Announcements
Feb 13, 2023
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In this short episode, we introduce you to our student assistant producer, Miranda, who will be working with us this semester.
We also discuss plans for
HHAP Ep. 79.5: Announcements and Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop
Feb 12, 2023
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This is a short episode we recorded to send out a couple of announcements and to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
HHAP Ep 79: Hip-Hop culture as a space where Black identities are negotiated and presented
Jan 7, 2023
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The first episode of 2023 is a special episode on hip-hop as a cultural space where Black identities can be negotiated and presented. The research
HHAP Ep78: Eavesdrop on Cultivating Spaces for Authenticity in Hip-Hop
Oct 2, 2022
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Eavesdrop is a multi-hyphenate artist who is an MC, a producer, a director, and an actor. She has been active in Cape Town’s Hip-Hop scene
HHAP Ep77: DJ Azuhl on Hip-Hop & DJing Culture in South Africa
Sep 5, 2022
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DJ Azuhl (djazuhl.net) is a prominent South African DJ with Beat Bangaz (beatbangaz.net), a DJ collective in Cape Town. He was born and raised in
HHAP Ep76: FOKN Bois on Satire and Music as Social Commentary
Apr 5, 2022
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Ghanaian hip hop duo FOKN Bois use satire to convey important social commentary on religion, politics, and sexuality. In this episode, they share their experiences
HHAP EP. 75: Skilled Rhymes and the Bordertowns on the Volta: Ghana’s Keeny Ice
Mar 8, 2022
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In this episode of The Hip-Hop in Africa Podcast, we interview Ghanaian Hip-Hop artist Keeny Ice, from the bordertown of Aflao in the Volta Region
HHAP Ep. 74: Fid Q on Hip Hop, Language, & Culture in Tanzania
Dec 7, 2021
1 Min read
In this episode of Hip-Hop in Africa Podcast, have a long-awaited interview with Tanzanian artist, Fid Q. The conversation begins with a discussion of Fid
HHAP Ep 73: A Discussion on Race and Identity in South African Hip Hop
Nov 12, 2021
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In part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Sipho Sithole, he discusses the regional differences in South African hip hop. He talks about the hip
HHAP Ep 72: A Conversation on South African Popular Music with Sipho Sithole, p. 1
Oct 4, 2021
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Dr. Sipho Sithole is a Research Fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (University of Johannesburg) and holds a PhD in Anthropology, a B.Sc
HHAP EP 71: Multiple Diaspora Cultural Experiences Influencing the Creativity of Sampa the Great
Aug 4, 2021
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Born in Zambia, Sampa the Great lived in the United States, Australia, and Botswana. With multiple African and Diaspora experiences, her music and style are
HHAP Ep 70: Xidus Pain on the UK rap scene and being a hip hop educator
Jul 1, 2021
1 Min read
Xidus Pain is a Zimbabwean artist who grew up in the UK. He’s based in London MC who has been involved and influenced by the
HHAP EP. 69: Industry Vet Buddha Blaze on the nature of the music industry in Kenya and Beyond
Jun 5, 2021
1 Min read
Buddha Blaze is a Kenyan blogger, podcaster, and music industry insider with over 20 years of experience. He has worked throughout the continent and the
HHAP Ep. 68: Edem, On Navigating the Music Industry in Ghana
May 11, 2021
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In this episode, Ghanaian hip hop & hiplife artist Edem talks about the music industry in Ghana and the popularity of Afrobeats. Edem also talks
HHAP EP. 67: Yugen Blakrok on Spirituality & the Spectrums of Human Experience Found in Her Music
Apr 23, 2021
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Yugen Blakrok doesn’t incorporate hip hop’s boom-bap style, she has no interest in being the Queen of SA rap, she does not do trap, and
HHAP Ep. 66: Kanyi Mavi, and the cultural & Political significance of Doing Hip Hop in Xhosa
Apr 9, 2021
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Kanyi Mavi is a Cape Town-based lyricist who is well respected for her creative use of Xhosa to create powerful hip-hop verses. She sometimes raps
HHAP EP. 65: Sugar Emcee on the History and Dynamics of Kenya’s Hip Hop Industry
Mar 19, 2021
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Sugar joins the conversations with students in the Hip Hop in Africa class from her home in Nairobi. She was born in Nairobi and grew
HHAP EP. 64: Minista of Agrikulcha (MOA) on the African presence in U.S. hip hop
Mar 5, 2021
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This episode features a conversation with Ghana’s Minista of Agrikulcha (MOA). The multilingual, transnational MOA was born in Ghana, but lived in the Ivory Coast
HHAP EP. 63: Gigi Lamayne on Representation & Dismantling Respectability Politics
Feb 18, 2021
1 Min read
This is the first in a special series of episodes being recorded lives with African Studies students at Howard University and George Washington University. The
HHAP Ep. 62: Sensai T8 and The HIPHOCALYPSE Fort-Knights Podcast
Feb 1, 2021
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HIPHOCALYPSE Fort-Knights was a radio show first produced on the campus of Rhodes University in South Africa in 1999, and made available on podcasting platforms
HHAP Ep. 61: An African Hip Hop Palaver
Dec 9, 2020
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In this palaver, we have a lively chat with Ghanaian hip hop/hiplife scholar Dr. Nii Kotei Nikoi. We talked about the hiplife and hip hop
HHAP Episode 60: The Dope Saint Jude Episode
Oct 1, 2020
1 Min read
Dope Saint Jude is a South African hip hop artist who was born and raised Cape Town. A former Political Science student at the University
HHAP EPISODE 59: Moonaya on Dakar’s hip hop collectives, hip hop Pan Africanism, & Western imperialism in Africa.
Sep 1, 2020
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Moonaya is an extremely talented MC in one of the strongest hip hop scenes in the world. A Pan Africanist, her background represents her political
Hip Hop African Podcast Episode 58: The Tanzanian and Diaspora Artists Behind The Lounge Tanzania Mixtape
Aug 13, 2020
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The Lounge Tanzania Mixtape Volume 1 is a project that brings together Tanzanian and Diaspora singers, rappers, and poets. The project features artists that are
HHAP Episode 57: Octopizzo on Hip Hop, Refugees, and POlice Brutality in Kenya
Jun 15, 2020
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An MC, activist, and actor, Octopizzo was born in Nairobi, in the notorious Kibera slums, one of the largest slums in the world. His mixtape
HHAP Episode 56: Lord Ekomy Ndong on Gabonese Hip-Hop & French Politics
May 24, 2020
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Lord Ekomy Ndong, has been a leading voice in the African hip hop scene since 1990, when he founded the Gabonese group Movaizhaleine. Movaizhaleine’s 1999
Mixtape: In the Pocket: South Africa’s Spittas
Apr 26, 2020
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South Africa is almost indisputably leading the pack right now in terms of quality hip-hop music produced on the continent. South African rappers, more so
Hip Hop and Chill with Ife, Fatima and Itohan
Apr 22, 2020
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This is an episode of Hip Hop & Chill with Ife, Fatima and Itohan. In this episode, we discuss Falz The Bad Guy’s latest album,
Hip Hop Hour: Review of God Decides by Tellaman
Apr 22, 2020
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This is an episode of Hip Hop Hour with Teg and Liam. In this episode they review the album God Decides by South African artist
HHAP EPISODE 55: HIP HOP PALAVER, V.2
Apr 17, 2020
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This is a special episode of the Hip Hop African Podcast. It is a collaboration between the HHA Podcast and the Global Hip Hop Exchange
HHAP: Episode 54: A conversation with MC Jahi from Enemy Radio
Apr 5, 2020
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The HHAP’s conversation with Jahi from Enemy Radio.
This episode features MC Jahi, who
HHAP EPISODE 53: Hip Hop Palaver, v.1
Mar 30, 2020
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This is a special episode of the Hip Hop African Podcast. It is a collaboration between the HHA Podcast and the Global Hip Hop Exchange
HHAP Episode 52: Medusa, Navigating Hip Hop in Tunisia & France
Mar 17, 2020
1 Min read
Medusa is a Tunisian artist who emerged as an MC in Tunisia’s hip hop community around the time of the Arab Spring of the 2010s.
HHAP Episode 51: Roma Mkatoliki, Challenging Hip Hop Activism in Tanzania
Feb 13, 2020
1 Min read
In this episode of the Hip Hop African Podcast, we interview Tanzanian hip hop artist and activist Roma Mkatoliki about his more than
HHAP Episode 50: The Mixtape Episode P. 2
Jan 1, 2020
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This episode is our second mixtape episode. The episode features the most recent works of 23 of Africa’s fiercest lyricists. All of songs featured on
HHAP EPISODE 49: Mikko, on Being a Hip Hop Journalist and Curator of The Planet’s Rap
Dec 20, 2019
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In this episode we spoke with Mikko from Planet Earth Planet Rap. Mikko has years of knowledge & experience with hip hop culture
HHAP Episode 48: Elom 20ce on The Role of Hip Hop in the Struggle for Pan Africanism
Dec 10, 2019
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Togolese hip hop artist Elom 20ce is a multitalented artist, activist, and Pan Africanist. He brings Pan African ideals to his music and
HHAP Episode 47: Lola Monroe, Representing Ethiopia in Mainstream American Hip Hop
Dec 1, 2019
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Model, video vixen, MC, BET Awards nominee, & reality TV star: Lola Monroe is an Ethiopian artist who has found success in the
HHAP Episode 46: Rwandan-Canadian MC, Shad, on the Evolution of Hip Hop
Nov 13, 2019
1 Min read
Shad is a Kenyan born, Rwandan hip hop artist, who hails from in London, Ontario, in Canada. With an eclectic sound, that blends
HHAP Episode 45: Phlow, Navigating Hip Hop & Representation in Nigeria
Oct 1, 2019
1 Min read
In this episode of The Hip Hop African Podcast, we speak with Nigerian hip hop artist, Phlow. We talk about the impact of
HHAP Episode 44: From Gabon to the US: Ya Minko on his Experiences in American Hip Hop Culture
Sep 1, 2019
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Gabonese artist Ya Minko came by campus for a conversation about his experiences in hip hop communities in Gabon and the United States. We had
HHAP Episode 43: Hip Hop and Activism in Post-Apartheid South Africa, Part 2
Aug 20, 2019
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This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with hip hop scholar and University of Cape Town Professor Adam Haupt and hip hop artist
HHAP Episode 42: Hip Hop and Activism in Post-Apartheid South Africa, Part 1
Aug 12, 2019
1 Min read
This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with hip hop scholar and University of Cape Town Professor Adam Haupt and hip
HHAP Episode 41: Teck-Zilla Talks Hip Hop, Str8buttah & Afropop Breakbeats
Jul 17, 2019
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The DJ, producer, or beat maker is an important element in hip hop. The beat is the first thing we hear when a song starts,
HHAP EPISODE 40: Modenine Shares His Views on Hip-Hop Culture and Industry in Nigeria
Jul 12, 2019
1 Min read
The second episode of our month of Nigerian hip hop is a conversation with hip hop legend, Modenine. Modenine’s hip hop career began in the
HHAP EPISODE 39: Rap Radio’s Bionic on Hip-Hop in Nigeria
Jul 1, 2019
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The first episode of our month of Nigerian hip hop focuses on the Lagos-based internet radio station, Rap Radio Africa with Ikenna Mbah aka Bionic.
HHAP Episode 38: Keko on Hip-Hop V. The Politics of Sexuality in Uganda
Jun 2, 2019
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Keko is a Ugandan MC and filmmaker who became involved in Uganda’s hip hop scene over than 10 years ago. Her career eventually took her
HHAP Episode 37: Mohamed Benloulou on hip-hop, politics, & (Black) liberation in Algeria
May 9, 2019
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Mohamed Amine Benloulou is an Algerian hip hop scholar & beat maker based in Algiers. This interview took place in April, in the midst of
HHAP Episode 36: Blitz the Ambassador on His Art, Purpose, & Representation
Apr 1, 2019
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It’s been 15 years since Blitz the Ambassador released his first record, Soul Rebel. Since then he has gone on to produce 7 additional albums,
HHAP Episode 35: From Queens to Dar: Fete Jen on Hip Hop & Lyricist Lounge Tanzania
Mar 1, 2019
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This was a fun conversation with hip hop organizer Fete Jen, a Queens, NY native who has traveled throughout Africa and is connected to multiple
HHAP Episode 34: Reggie Rockstone on the Pan African connections with Ghanaian Hiplife & Hip Hop Culture
Feb 2, 2019
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Reggie Rockstone is one of the pioneers of hiplife in Ghana. In this conversation, he discusses how as a Pan Africanist, his perspective
HHAP Episode 33: The Evolution of M.anifest, from “Immigrant Chronicles” to “God MC”
Jan 1, 2019
1 Min read
In this interview M.anifest talks about his return to Ghana and his experiences in both the US and Ghana. As an artist whose music reflects
HHAP Episode 32: Wakazi Bringing Bilingual & Bicultural Elements to Tanzanian Hip-Hop Culture
Dec 20, 2018
1 Min read
Wakazi is a bilingual Tanzanian hip hop artist. He grew up in Dar es Salaam, but spent several years in the United States, where he
HHAP Episode 31: Wachata Crew on Graffiti & Hip Hop Culture in Tanzania
Dec 10, 2018
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Wachata Crew is the biggest, and oldest graffiti crew in Tanzania. With more than a decade of experience, the members of Wachata Crew are established
HHAP Episode 30: Hip Hop Producer Duke on Boombap & Hip Hop Production in Tanzania
Dec 1, 2018
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This is an interview with Tanzanian hip hop producer Duke, founder of M Lab records, Tamaduni Muzik, and the Hip Hop Kilinge (cypher). The interview
HHAP Episode 29: Ghanaian Hip Hop Scholar Joseph Ewoodzie on Hip Hop in the South Bronx
Nov 2, 2018
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Ghana born, Bronx raised hip hop scholar Joseph Ewoodzie has published the book Break Beats in the Bronx: Rediscovering Hip-Hop’s Early Years, a book that uncovers
HHAP Episode 28: Politics & Hip Hop from the Children of Sundiata
Oct 5, 2018
1 Min read
This episode is a conversation with Malian hip hop artist and activist Amkoullel L’enfant Peulh on hip hop and politics in Mali. Amkoullel has been involved in
HHAP Episode 27: Laura Lora on the Politics of Gender & a Ghanaian American Identity
Sep 1, 2018
1 Min read
In this episode we speak with Ghanian-born, U.S. based artist Laura Lora. In the interview, Laura Lora talks about her experiences an artist, navigating between
HHAP Episode 26: Hip Hop Studies at Black Universities in the U.S.
Aug 1, 2018
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This episode is an African Studies palaver on teaching hip hop related courses at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The discussion focused on
HHAP Episode 25: Klein Fortuin on Hip Hop in Mitchells Plain & Rock the Mic
Jul 1, 2018
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This conversation with Rock the Mic winner, and Cape Town MC Klein Fortuin took place at the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival at Trinity College
HHAP Special Episode: Hip-Hop in Africa Book Talk
Jun 22, 2018
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This is a special episode of the Hip Hop African Podcast. This episode is a conversation between Dr. Msia Kibona Clark, the author of Hip-Hop
HHAP Episode 24: Free Speech, Censorship, and Protest in China and South Africa
Jun 1, 2018
1 Min read
This podcast is the panel discussion titled “Free Speech, Censorship and Protest”, that was held at the 13th annual Trinity International Hip Hop Festival at
HHAP Episode 23: Uganda’s Ruyonga on African/African American Relations, Black Panther, Politics, and Christianity
May 1, 2018
1 Min read
This interview with Ugandan artist Ruyonga, formerly known as Krukid, is an in-depth discussion on the artist’s perspective on the Black experience, relations between African
HHAP Episode 22: Thiat of Keur Gui on Hip Hop and Activism Beyond Senegal
Apr 1, 2018
2 Min read
In a time when hip hop culture has been under heavy criticism for the lack of political content in commercial hip hop, Keur Gui reminds
HHAP Episode 21: Yugen Blakrok on Hip Hop Lyricism & the Black Panther Project
Mar 1, 2018
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This month we speak with Johannesburg-based MC, Yugen Blakrok. Yugen Black is a South African MC, who was recently featured on the Black Panther soundtrack.
HHAP Episode 20: Nazlee Saif on Hip Hop, Sexuality, Race, & Protest in Cape Town
Feb 1, 2018
1 Min read
Our conversation with Cape Town based hip hop and spoken word artist Nazlee Saif centers on discussions of race, gender, religion, sexuality, and activism. This
HHAP Episode 19: Quentin Williams on Multilingualism & Hip Hop in South Africa
Jan 1, 2018
1 Min read
This episode, South African hip hop scholar and sociolinguist Dr. Quentin Williams discusses his new book Remix Multilingualism: Hip Hop, Ethnography and Performing Marginalized Voice (Bloomsbury Press).
Dr.
HHAP Episode 18: Meyniak On Hip Hop, Poetry, & Politics in Zimbabwe
Dec 19, 2017
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This month we’re releasing a bonus episode. We interviewed Zimbabwean hip hop and spoken word artist Meyniak. He’s a young artist based in Harare and
HHAP Episode 17: Abena Rockstar on Hip Hop and the Music Industry in Ghana
Dec 2, 2017
1 Min read
Abena Rockstar is a Ghanaian hip hop artist who is known for writing hard hitting, raw hip hop lyrics. She performs mostly in Twi, and
HHAP Episode 16: Wanlov the Kubolor
Nov 1, 2017
1 Min read
This month we’re featuring a conversation with Ghanaian artist Wanlov the Kubolor. In the interview we talk about Wanlov the Kubolor’s experiences, his music, the controversies,
HHAP Episode 15: Kanyi Mavi on Hip Hop, Xhosa, & Rap Culture in South Africa
Oct 1, 2017
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In this episode I sit down with Kanyi Mavi, an MC out of Cape Town, South Africa. She was recently in New York City and
HHAP Episode 14: African (Women) MCs & Hip Hop Lyricists
Sep 1, 2017
1 Min read
This episode features the music of several MCs from across Africa. We depart from the interview format and bring you music from some of our
HHAP Episode 13: Tanzanian Hip Hop Artists on English Rap in Tanzania
Aug 1, 2017
1 Min read
We sat down with 2 groups of young hip hop artists in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The first interview includes Mukimala, Salma, & Catalyst. The
HHAP Episode 12: Burkinabe Rap Dialogue
Jul 1, 2017
1 Min read
This is episode 12 of the podcast, and the fourth and last in a series of episodes recorded live at the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival
HHAP Episode 11: Bavubuka Foundation and Indigenous Hip Hop in Africa
Jun 1, 2017
1 Min read
This is episode 11 of the podcast, and the third in a series of episodes recorded live at the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival in
HHAP Episode 10: Hip Hop and the State in Cuba
May 1, 2017
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This is episode 10 of the podcast, and the first in a series of episodes recorded live at the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival in
Artist Profile: Graffiti Writer Behulum
Apr 26, 2017
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Artist Profile: Graffiti Writer Behulum (Ethiopia) at the 12th Annual Trinity International Hip Hop Festival. This is a special podcast episode recorded at the Trinity
HHAP Episode 9: A Discussion with Edem on Hip Hop and Language in Ghana
Apr 2, 2017
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This episode is a conversation with Ghanaian hip hop, hiplife, and reggae artist Edem. Edem is one of the first hip hop artists to rap
HHAP Episode 8: Hip Hop in the Academy, in Conversation With Seth Markle
Mar 5, 2017
1 Min read
Dr. Seth Markle is an Associate Professor of History and International Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Seth received his PhD in History from
HHAP Episode 7: Gigi Lamayne on Feminism & Politics in South Africa
Feb 6, 2017
1 Min read
Gigi Lamayne is part of a recent growth of female MCs in South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, her strong vocal presence and lyrical style are
HHAP Episode 6: Kwanza Unit, Hip Hop, and Pan Africanism in Tanzania
Dec 29, 2016
2 Min read
This episode features a conversation with two hip hop pioneers from Tanzania, KBC & Zavara (aka Rhymson) from the group Kwanza Unit. The conversation discusses
HHAP Episode 5: Black Activism in the US & South Africa
Dec 16, 2016
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This is a special episode of the Hip Hop African Podcast. This episode is an airing of an event we sponsored: #BlackLivesMatter and #FeesMustFall: A
HHAP Episode 4: Hustlajay Mau Mau and Conscious Hip Hop in East Africa
Nov 30, 2016
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This episode features a conversation with Kenyan hip hop artist Hustlajay Mau Mau. A conscious hip hop artists from Mombasa, Kenya who is part of
HHAP Episode 3: Xuman and Keyti on Hip Hop Culture in Senegal
Nov 2, 2016
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This episode features an interview with Senegalese hip hop pioneers and activists Xuman and Keyti. Xuman and Keyti have been active in hip hop in
HHAP Episode 2: Scholarship on African Hip Hop
Oct 15, 2016
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This episode focuses on some background information on studies of hip hop and studies of hip hop in Africa. We discuss some of the scholarship
Podcast Introduction
Oct 5, 2016
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We are introducing a new podcast show titled The Hip Hop African podcast. The podcast will feature interviews with artists and conversations around certain social
Student Project: South African Visual Feminism
Apr 18, 2016
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A project unpacking the feminist images available in South African Female Rap Artists’ music videos.
Meet Your Hosts
Msia is an Associate Professor in the African Studies Department at Howard University. Her research explores themes such as hip-hop in Africa, African feminism, and the influence of social movements on cultural production. Msia has published several articles, book chapters, and reviews in academic journals and popular media outlets. Her book, Hip-Hop in Africa: Prophets of the City and Dustyfoot Philosophers, has been widely acclaimed and has gained recognition for its groundbreaking analysis of hip-hop in Africa.
Miranda Rivers is a PhD student in the African Studies Department at Howard University. She is also an assistant producer for the Hip Hop African podcast. Her research interests include African political economy, anti-capitalist intellectual thought and praxis, and Black internationalism. Miranda also works in the field of peacebuilding as a program officer managing training and education programs that support activists and social movements in East Africa. Miranda holds a master’s degree in international relations with a focus on conflict resolution and negotiation from American University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University.