Top 10 Hip hop Artists in Africa

According to you, what’s your definition of Hip hop in Africa? Who are the top 10 artist you know in the genre?

Do you have the love, passion and knowledge of Hip hop? In 1970s Hip hop became famous as an anti-drug and anti-violence genre enjoyed in the block parties. According to the professor Asante of African American studies at Temple University, “hip hop is something that blacks can unequivocally claim as their own”

Originally rapping in Africa tradition dates back in the 1400s, through rap and rhythm with a combination of beats to address the social issues,  black Americans invented hip hop. Between the 1980s and 1990s, Hip hop music and culture landed in Africa and millions of young people relate to the messages and stories being told. Over the years, we have come to love and appreciate Hip hop artists in Africa.

Off the top of your fingertips, who would you identify as the best Hip hop artists in Africa? Today, we will take a look at the, top 10 Hip hop artists in Africa, the list is based on the Awards and years on the industry.

 

Nasty C: Born on February 11, 1997, the rapper’s real name is Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo. The songwriter and record producer is from South Africa.

Khaligraph Jones: Born in 12th June 1990, his real name Brian Robert Ouko.The hip star is from Kenya

Sho Madjozi: Outstanding for her English, Swahili fusion, the star was born  on  May 9, 1992.Her artist name is her real name. 

Cassper Nyovest: Born on December 16, 1990 the rapper’s real name is Refiloe Maele Phoolo. The businessman, composer, dancer and record producer is from South Africa.

Sarkodie: Born on July 10th, 1988, Sarkodie’s  full name is Micheal Owusu Addo.The artist is from Ghana and has been in the industry for over a decade.

AKA: The late rapper’s real name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes. Before his passing  the rapper’s songs  won the hearts of thousands of people. He was from South Africa

Falz: Born on October 27, 1990.The Nigerian star’s  full name is Folarin Falana. He has a unique sound fused with traditional contemporary sounds.

Phyno: Born on 9th October 1986 Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike. The songwriter and record producer from Nigeria is known for unique fusion.

Nadia Nakai: The songwriter and TV Personality was born on 18th May 1990 is based in South Africa

Jovi: The Cameroon, Rapper, composer, sound engineer, entrepreneur, and record producer’s real name is Ndukong Godlove Nfor.’

Is there an artist who you think deserves to be in the list? What country is not well represented? 

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