Across Africa, a new generation of rappers is emerging. Drawing on the explosion of UK drill and contemporary hip-hop sonics, and creating new flows and wordplay out of their native languages, these artists are shaping new, often hyper-localised styles of rap, and bringing stories of racism, politics, gender and poverty into the spotlight. In 2020, […]
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Renowned Kenyan rapper and producer George Mugai, widely known as Madtraxx, recently revealed the reasons behind his extended hiatus from the music scene. In an interview on the Iko Nini podcast, Madtraxx opened up about the significant events that led to his break from music, shedding light on his foray into the hotel business and […]
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Hip hop has always been a voice of the disenfranchised and a medium where artists could channel their frustrations about the world around them through music. In Kenya, challenges with unemployment, crime, and poverty has influenced several hip hop artists to talk about their life struggles in their music. Kenyan hip hop artist Kevin Ambalwa […]
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Offset and Quavo have put aside their rumored differences to reunite in honor of Takeoff on the day he would have turned 29. The Migos rappers joined forces to celebrate the life of their late group member at a private birthday tribute Sunday, June 18. Like everybody at the gathering, Offset and Quavo wore white […]
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Fahad Bayo scored late but the damage was already done as Uganda Cranes fell to Algeria Desert Foxes 2-1 at Japoma Stadium, Douala. That leaves Cranes chances of qualifying for Afcon finals in Ivory Coast dented but here, Ismael Kiyonga rates the players that featured on the day. Jamal Salim 5.0: His mistake in the first […]
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Talent Africa, one of the leading entertainment company, is thrilled to announce the inaugural edition of Legends of Sound, a captivating annual event that showcases legendary acts from Uganda and around the world. This year, Legends of Sound will commemorate the remarkable 48-year journey of Afrigo Band, accompanied by the electrifying presence of international lingala […]
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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 than any other African rappers I’ve researched, have that distinct level of lyrical ability and production quality which makes hip-hop great. In an article highlighting some of the top African […]
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Double Champions Vipers Sports Club have confirmed the release of defender Disan Galiwango and winger Ibrahim Orit. The Venoms confirmed the development on Tuesday indicating there was a mutual agreement between the club and players. Orit joined Vipers SC from Mbarara City on July 2nd 2020 signing a three-year deal from Mbarara City. Therefore, the […]
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In the creative world, the tiniest of ideas can spark a masterpiece. But ideas and the people behind them need nurturing. This message rang out loud and clear as we explored the ways in which governments around the world are working to turn their creative industries into engines of economic growth. Policymakers everywhere are embracing […]
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After a series of successful Jameson & Friends editions, the highly anticipated Jameson Hangout is set to return on June 24th, 2023, promising an extraordinary evening of bond and connect games, accompanied by a mesmerizing performance by international sensation WurlD. The event will take place at the Ndere Centre, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for all […]
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