Hip-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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After Uganda’s defeat to Kenya in their opening game of the Women’s AfroBasket Qualifiers, Gaazelles’ head coach Alberto Antuna said he wanted his team to play with confidence and defend better for the rest of the tournament. On Wednesday night, the Gazelles responded to the coach’s call and delivered an 86-85 win over Egypt thanks to two […]
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Google has listed the top ten sheng words that are most searched by Kenyans. The most searched sheng word is Mbwakni followed by Mbogi, Rieng, Dem and Rada. Others include Saseni, Omoka, Dere, Chwani and Mabeshte. Google teamed up with Hip Hop group Buruklyn Boyz to showcase the most used Sheng words on Google Search. Google […]
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Hip Hop Dance is a style of movement characterized by bounces and rocks executed to Hip Hop music. It has deep historical and social roots in African American culture, having emerged in Black communities living in 1970s New York. While frequently referred to as a singular dance style, Hip Hop dance is part of a whole culture of Hip […]
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