In November 2022, Wanjiku Kimani aka Femi One Femi from Kenya was crowned the best female rapper during the recently concluded AFRIMMA awards. “We won!!! Best Female Rapper in Africa. The first East African Female rapper to take it home. “It is such a big pat on the back for my team and I for […]
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AKA, South Africa’s most recognisable name in hip-hop, was gunned down – with his friend, celebrity chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane – outside a restaurant along Durban’s popular night spot Florida Road on 10 February. It’s reported that AKA was killed in a cold blooded shooting, a recurring theme of gangstar rap culture. The ghastly manner of his death, apparently an […]
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At the start of the season, Creighton Bluejays were tipped to top the Big East Conference of the NCAA. The Bluejays had won six games on the bounce at the time, caped by victories against Texas Tech and Arkansas. However, they suffered a six-game slide and the conversation faded. What was never in doubt is […]
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In the early hours of April 22, 2010, a large crowd was forming-up around the perimeters of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba, Lagos state, hoping to get real-time updates on the health of popular rapper, DaGrin. The 26-year-old musician–whose playful amalgam of fiery bars and ice-cool hooks delivered in a smooth blend […]
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Netflix has officially introduced us to the first queen being celebrated in their new series African Queens– and we’re absolutely buzzing. Africans Queenscomes via executive producer and series narrator Jada Pinkett Smith and the global streaming service, as they bring life to the many female powerhouses that shaped post-colonial Africa. First up is Angola’s fearless ruler Queen Nzinga […]
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Following the release of his critically-acclaimed Madina To The Universe album, award-winning Ghanaian rap artist M.anifest shared another innovative project titled The E.P.ilogue, a project that was put together throughout the year 2022 while M.anifest was touring Europe and the United States. The six-track project includes star-studded collaborations from world-renowned artists from the U.S to Ghana and Lagos. […]
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By Our Correspondent in Northern Uganda, Emmanuel Obua Lira-based rapper Stayput, is about to drop a new single, titled “Awaka” In a recent video from the studio, the Northern UG rapper gave his fans a sneak peak at the single andwrote a caption indicating that it will be released this weekend. “Awaka”, which means ‘pride’ […]
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The British-American actor came to Ghana a few days ago and as part of his visit, met with the president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo. He was also seen at the just-ended Akwasidae festival which was held on February 5, 2023, in Kumasi. His interaction with the president led to a number of conversations including his […]
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Those who have followed Ugandan hip-hop music for a while, they remember the name Juliana Kanyomozi for collaborations such as “Woloolo” with rapper GNL Zamba and also a song like “All I wanna Know” with Klear Kut but the legendary songstress is back again with her latest single, “Omwna”. In the song, Kanyomozi, 42, talks […]
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Vumbula Uganda Festival, the fastest-growing and biggest tourism festival is back to rekindle the adventure mood of people from all walks of life. Yes, it’s true. It’s back — bigger and better! The two day festival will celebrate Uganda’s beauty, art, culture, and music, all spiced with tourism exhibitions and live band performances from top […]
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