Love is a well documented topic in hip-hop. It’s the essence of soul music which has heavily influenced rap and hip-hop, with many modern hits taking cues from soul classics. And over the years, the theme of love has helped rappers to crossover into the mainstream and reach radio friendly audiences. Hip-hop – which believe […]
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Kenyan number one rapper Khaligraph Jones commonly tagged ” OG” has featured the Konde Gang record label founder and CEO Harmonize on their new musical hit titled ” Kwame” . Sharing a clip of both artists engaging on a chess game, Khaligraph Jones made the official announcement for their collaboration with the bongo star on […]
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Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi has been arrested for attempting to gain entry into Parliament Buildings. The funnyman was protesting the high cost of living alongside a group of youths. The protesters walked the streets of Nairobi shirtless. They demanded audience with Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula. Chanting “bado mapambano”, the protesters carried “Stima […]
Read MoreHip-Hop lyrics can be put under varying degrees of magnification. Since the advent of the genre, people have debating not only who is the master wordsmith, but also what exactly makes a killer bar? As Hip-Hop graduated from party records to more personal stories with universally relatable themes, the lyrics remain the glue between the […]
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To mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, various events ranging from concerts, symposia, competitions, exhibitions, etc. are being held across the world to honour the impact and influence of Hip Hop culture. One of such events was held in Washington D.C at Howard University, a partnership between its Centre for African Studies and School of […]
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Vipers picked their first ever Caf Champions League group stages point after drawing at home with Guinea’s AC Horoya on Saturday at Kitende. The Ugandan champions came into the game on the back of a humiliating 5-0 defeat away to Raja Casablanca but looked improved. Milton Karisa was guilty for missing twice when played through […]
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Over the weekend, singer Eddy Kenzo real names Edirisa Musuuza while at a press conference bragged about his songs being better than legendary Philly Bongole Lutaaya’s. According to Kenzo, none of Philly Bongole Lutaaya’s song is bigger than his and that no one can tell him otherwise. “Nze natuuka dda nina enyimba eziweza 100m ku […]
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By Emmanuel Obua(BFE Correspondent in Northern Uganda) As some Ugandan rappers prioritize the accumulation of ‘clout’ over quality music, the industry’s growth seems to be at stake. This was made apparent when I heard an audio clip of a more experienced rap artist telling another younger rapper to focus more on becoming famous and attaining […]
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“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.” This is how British Somali poet Warsan Shire begins her now famous poem called Home. These words resonate with the experiences of many Zimbabweans who have been forced to leave their country in search of better opportunities elsewhere. The beginning of the 2000s saw the rapid […]
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African musicians across the whole continent have been blessed with a major opportunity of working with Quincy Jones‘s v4texx band. The Dubai-based band is willing to offer African artists who will take up the opportunity with whatever they need so that they work hand-in-hand. The band aims to help artists from different parts of the continent […]
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