Top 30 African Rappers you need to know 2018
30. TEEPHLOW (Ghana)
Spyder Lee Entertainment Label artiste, Teephlow, displays amazing lyricism, wordplay and great delivery, making a great impact in the African Hip-Hop diaspora. Since his emergence in hiphop rap contest, The Next Big Thing, Teephlow has brought a lot of competition and new wave to the rap scene in Ghana. Teephlow has “Phlowducation”, “Sei Hor” and “Riding” to his credit. He was also on the remix of “Egboama”, a song originally by Edem, and “Trumpet” which features Sarkodie and other rappers
29. Eva Alordiah (Nigeria)
Elohor Eva Alordiah is better known under the stage name Eva Alordiah or shortly Eva. She is not only the best female rap singer in Nigeria but also a person who can be called an erudite. BBC Radio 1Xtra recognized this girl as the most attractive rap artist. And this is not all her merits! In her free time, Eva Alordiah reveals makeup secrets in her class at her own beauty academy, “makeupByOrsela,” which she has founded at the age of 21.
Eva was nominated for music awards many times and received such titles as the Female Rap Artiste of the Year in 2011, the Most Promising Act to Watch in 2012, the Best Rap Single (Female) in 2012 for the single "I Don Did It."
In 2016, she released her debut studio album "1960". Because of the small number of rappers in Nigeria, particularly among women, Eva Alordiah admits that she wants to inspire girls to be creative, just as she was inspired by the musicians she saw on TV.
28. CDQ (Nigeria)
Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, better known under the pseudonym CDQ, is one of the most famous Nigerian rappers, songwriters, and musicians. The single "Nowo E Soke" brought him incredible fame.
In 2016, he received the Best Afro Hip-Hop Video award at the Nigeria Music Video Awards, as well as the 2017 Best Street-Hop Artiste at the Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards.
He owns the label No Struggle No Success Entertainment, under which he still performs. The repertoire of the rapper is multifaceted, its particular feature is the tracks in the Yoruba language. He invented ad-libs, for example, "Woss Wobi."
27. Brythreesixty (Zimbabwe)
Brighton Wiseman (born April 19, 1989), Famously known as Brythreesixty , is an African Hiphop Artist Songwriter, Record Producer and graphic designer. He is the owner, and founder of the independent record label GNiK Records. His music has reached diverse grounds and has accelerated his worth as one of the frontiers of hip hop in his home country, Zimbabwe.
To date he has released 1 Ep , 1 Lp and 2 Mixtapes and 1 debut album as a solo artist and he is also a former member of a hip-hop group called Christhood. He remains the first rapper to feature on the Show Unsigned Fine on 1Africa Radio Station (South African Radio) and has musical features crossing borders which boast of international mixtapes that include ‘Coast2Coast Mixtapes’ on Straight Ministry Heat & Many More. He stands to be the first Zimbabwean rapper to have a verified facebook page.
@BryThreesixty
26. Falz (Nigeria)
The Nigerian hip hop star is very well loved in Nigeria because of his unique style of rap, some people say his beats are the most unique in Nigeria. Many songs on Falz‘s 27 album dropped late 2017 are still buzzing, while his 2018 singles are nothing but top notch. His remix of Childish Gambino’s this is America is probably one of the best remix made of that song. You want to know how awesome he is? Go and check his YouTube channel.
@Falzthebahdguy
25. Medikal (Ghana)
Medikal, real name Samuel Adu Frimpong, is currently one of Ghana’s fastest rising and youngest hip hop artistes. He is currently signed to Criss Waddle’s AMG Business record label. The 24 year old rapper has amazing songs such as “By heart boy”, “Anthem”, “Ghost” and “Poof gang” to his credit. He also has collaborations with Sarkodie and Stonebwoy.
24. STRONGMAN (Ghana)
Vincent Kwaku Osei, known as Strongman Burner won the hearts of Ghanaians on the “Next Big Thing” hiphop reality show in 2012 and hence, won the show. He proceeded to win the heart of Ghana’s best rapper, Sarkodie, who signed him on his record label, SarkCess Music. The 24 year old rapper has worked with Sarkodie, Akwaboah, Yaa Pono and Teephlow.
23. Kikky BadAss (Zimbabwe)
She is Zimbabwean Female rapper, a 23 year old multi award winning hip hop artist, who is also studying Pyschology at Great Zimbabwe University.
Her debut album featured Ycee from Nigeria and ever since then she hasn't stopped delivering the hits.
She currently has an Ep out titled Mambokadzi.
@KikkyBadAss
22. Stunner (Zimbabwe)
Stunner (real name Desmond Chideme) is a Zimbabwean Zim Hip Hop artist based in Harare. He is one of the pioneers of the Urban Grooves music revolution in Zimbabwe. He rose to fame during the early 2000s when the urban grooves music was beginning to take dominance in the entertainment circles. His music career is one of varying degrees of success as well as diverse controversies including the recent frivolous allegation that he was dating a fellow Zimbabwean professional artist Cyclone Dyonne.
@StunnerZim
21. Ozi F Teddy (Botswana)
Botswana based Rapper Ozi. Whether you love or hate him or you somehow don’t even know him (where have you been?) controversial rapper Ozi F Teddy is arguably a necessary evil that the local industry needs.Born Ted Phaphane, the artist has only been in the music industry for seven years.In that time, the young singer has managed to cook up beef with most of the major players in the industry.From Zeus, Vee Mampeezy, Sasa Klaas, ATI to Dramaboi, Ozi F Teddy has become something of a cannibal in the cut-throat music industry.The 27-year-old, best known for his explosive diss tracks, is not one to shy away from beef.
20. Chef 187 (Zambia)
Also Known as “People’s Favourite Rapper or the Numero Uno“, Chef 187 has enjoyed enormous endorsements both from Fans and fellow rappers and Entertainers alike. His ability to spit sick bars, Poetry and his deep Lyricism has Kept him on HipHop Heads’ Top 5 list (If Not Top 2, Lol). Chef 187 also boasts several awards with his album “Amnesia” scooping “Best Album Of Year” at last year’s Kwacha Music Awards!
@Chefy187
19. SlapDee (Zambia)
Popularly Known as “King Dizzo”, Slapdee enjoys a large Fanbase of XYZ loyal stuns who have Celebrated him over the years and winning him multiple awards in the game. Slapdee holds many trophies more than any rapper in Zambia. His Ability to Rap in More than 4 Languages makes him indisputable. Having been in the game for than 10 years Veteran Slapdee has released several Hits and Radio Charting singles.
@SlapDee
18. Mlue Jay (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwean Born, Mlungisi Dombo Moyo a.k.a
Mlue_Jay is a Rap artist. Currently residing in NorthCliff a suburb in South Africa, Johannesburg. Mlue_Jay was introduced to rap in 2008 and started recording in 2010. He went on to study Sound engineering in South Africa so he can manage to do his own art. Mlue_Jay is a Sound engineer, Music Producer by Profession.
He has collaborated with the likes of Andrew Anderson who produced for the likes of Wale, Meek Mill just to name a few.
In 2018 he won Best Diaspora at Changamire Festival Awards and got nominated for best new comer at Live Your Dream SA Awards. Mlue Jay is one of the upcoming artist holding it down for his Country, ZIMBABWE.
@Mlue_Jay
17. Patty Monroe (South Africa)
She was introduced to South African hip-hop fans through “High Fashion,” a single that blends house and rap so well you ask yourself why there isn’t a house-hop subgenre. The single was produced by house maestro Culoe De Song. The track led to house singer Busiswa giving Patty a slot during her Wits Freshers performance this year. The rapper went on to release “Talk” in 2015, produced by Durban producer Sketchy Bongo, who is also the man behind the smash-hit “Back To The Beach” by Shekinah. The Cape Town rapper has shared the stage with the likes of Rick Ross, AKA, Busiswa, K.O. and more, and has performed at Back To The City in 2015 and 2016. She’s on the right path to be one of the few Cape Town hip-hop artists to make it big nationally. Apart from raps, Patty Monroe has charisma, a great stage presence and a striking image that sets her apart from the rest.
16. Nadia Nakai (South Africa)
Inspired by a female rapper from Kenya – Nazizi, Nadia Nakai became popular in 2013. Nadia Nakai from South Africa was the first and only female rapper to win the Mixtape 101 competition on the e.tv Hip-Hop show. Her single Like Me made her famous. Among her singles, you may also know Bragga, Naa Meaan, and the Man. Recently, this year, she became the red carpet host for MTV Africa at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards in Spain.
@NadiaNakai
15. Eazzy (Ghana)
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Eazzy. Little has been heard of her this year as she only released two songs for her seemingly demanding fans.
She made it to the third spot based on her past glories as the only female rapper to have contested for years among the male dominated game.
The Eazzy Music and TINTOY RECORDZ artist recently released ‘Move’ and ‘Power’ which featured Shatta Wale.
14. Takura (Zimbabwe)
Takura (born Takura Tendayi) is a Zimbabwean singer and songwriter.
Takura rose to prominence when he began collaborating with English drum and bass production band Chase & Status and UK's DJ Sub Focus. He is also known for co-writing 'Wait Your Turn', a 2009 single by Barbadian singer Rihanna.
His YouTube videos such as 'Flashing Lights' and 'Mai Mwana' also garnered him exposure rating him among the country's top rappers. Takura's 'Flashing Lights' song was ranked number 98 and 15 in the UK Singles Chart and UK Dance Chart respectively.
His latest single Jehova is topping the charts and views on YouTube are Crazy AF.
@TakuraLife
13. Cal Vin (Zimbabwe)
Cal Vin, born Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo, is a Rap artist who produces his own music.Currently
residing in Luveve a surbub in Bulawayo,Zimbabwe. Born on the 15th of
December 1985 Cal was Introduced to rap in 1996.
In 2015 he managed to get attention and collaborated with one of the industry giant Cassper Nyovest. Cal Vin has more than 10 Albums and More than 10 Awards under his belt. He recently won Best Hip Hop at the Skyz Metro Music Awards.
@IamCal_Vin
12. J Molley (South Africa)
Jesse Molley, known as J Molley, is an 18-year-old rapper, singer and songwriter from Johannesburg. Molley is barely two years in the game, but has already established himself online and has a loyal following on social media platforms. With close to sixteen thousand Instagram followers (growing at about 200 to 300 followers a week), he continues to establish himself on social media, a key driving tool in his success.
@JMolleyOfficial
11. Lay lizzy (Mozambique)
Edson Abel Jeremias Tchamo(28 October 1988), known by his stage name Laylizzy, is a Mozambican, hip-hop recording artist, songwriter and performer who raps in Portuguese and English.
Lizzy has collaborated with the likes of AKA and Kwesta and has received somuch love South Africa.
@LayLizzy
10. Zoocci Coke Dope (South Africa)
real name Andile Babalwe, has worked with most of the upcoming,promising and talented rappers in the city. He has since
developed a confidence in his beat making abilities that makes him feel like the best in the city at that. He is currently the beat maker/engineer for award winning artist nation wide. Specializing in trap hip hop and 808 drums, you are guaranteed a banger. The name Zoocci has a long story but the coke (short for cocaine) emphasizes how addictive he's beats are.
@Zooci_CokeDope
09. Asaph (Zimbabwe)
Asaph is a Bulawayo based Zimbabwean rapper. He has been in the hip hop scene for years, Asaph hit his big break this with his latest single Mambo. After several weeks at the top of the radio charts it is arguably one of the biggest songs to come out of Zimbabwe this year. Mambo’s success is a sure win for Zim hip Hop. After dropping Mambo he won 3 awards at this year's Zim Hip Hop Awards.
@TheBoyAsaph
08. YCEE (Nigeria)
Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known by his stage name YCEE, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter currently signed to Tinny Entertainment. He rose to limelight after one of his singles titled "Condo", which features vocals from Patoranking, earned him two nominations at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
YCEE Hasn't stopped giving us the hits and collaborations with big artists from all over the world.
07. Rouge (South Africa)
Deko Barbara-Jessica Wedi (born 13 September 1992), professionally known as Rouge is a new school rapper, Hip-hop artist and author from Pretoria, South Africa. Her aim is to bring change in the hip-hop industry, especially the female market.
Rouge recently got a deal with levis jeans and she has been killing it.
@Rouge_Rapper
06. NoMoozlie (South Africa)
She is known by many who are real fans of SA hip hop music, looking at how hardworking she’s been these past months, from amazing singles like Swipe and collabos she’s done. Moozlie recently won best Female Artist at SA HipHop Awards 2018.
@Nomoozlie
05. Shane Eagle (South Africa)
Some say he is South African J Cole and some say J Cole is Shane Eagle of US.
He dropped a brilliant body of work 11 months ago, one that put him on another level. Shane Eagle has since then been shining in the SA hip hop scene, fast forward to 2018 after he released another single titled Gustavo.
@Shane_Eagle
04. Areece (South Africa)
Lehlogonolo Ronald Mataboge (born 27 March 1997), better known by his stage name A-Reece, is a South African hip hop recording artist and songwriter and record producer Located In Gauteng. He is known for his debut hit single, "Couldn't" which features award winning rapper emtee. Areece been dropping projects after projects on his own and for that he is our top 4.
@Reece_youngking
03. Kwesi Arthur (Ghana)
The rap music career of Kwesi Arthur started after listening to Drake’s Thank Me Later.
In 2015 Kwesi Arthur released his lead single Grind Day which announced his presence in the music industry in Ghana. He released his first EP Live from Nkrumah Krom under his independent label with support from a social movement called GroundUp Chale. He later released the remix to "Grind Day" in which he featured Sarkodie and Medikal.
@KwesiArthur _
02. Phyno (Nigeria)
His full name is Phyno Obaga. He is rated as the third best among rappers in Nigeria. He was once a producer before he became a rapper. Phyno is very popular no doubt and he hails from eastern part of the country. Undoubtedly, he is equal to the task of rapping and he has one of the largest fan bases in Nigeria. He does not just rap; he also sings very well.
@Phynofino
01. PDotO (South Africa)
Our Number 01 is a Lyrical Genius P Dot O.
"MY STORY" - PdotO (real name Siphelele Mnyande) was born in Transkei. With his roots buried in the same homeland as that of Nelson Mandela, P always knew he was born to be different. Raised in Gonubie (East London), he was first introduced to Hip-Hop at an impressionable age. The Hip-Hop from the 90’s was P’s staple: a time characterized by inspirational changes in the industry and true evolution.
When it comes to his music, he is a perfectionist and for him it’s all about delivery.
“When I make a record and my words haven’t been heard properly then I fail to see the point of making it in the first place.”
Not being able to simply be satisfied in excelling musically, in 2009 PdotO completed his Diploma in Performance Art at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Studying Performance Art has been beneficial to his music career, allowing him to conceptualise his rhymes like a script and assess his own strengths and weaknesses in order to transform himself into an even more electric performer.
Nowadays PdotO is fast becoming a household name alongside industry giants. 2016 saw his musical career rocket with over 5 hit singles and features topping local TV and radio music charts. It’s also the yearin which he will released his long-awaited debut album titled, The Devil’z Playground.
2017 saw him release heartfelt singles such as Angels (which was voted as the Top 3 Verse of the Month for April on SlikourOnLife); along with the much-anticipated video for his fan favourite single, Soaked in Bleach.
With his sophomore album, Under The Sun, set to be released July 2nd 2018, PdotO is fast grabbing the attention of listeners across the globe and has been labelled as one of the few Hip-Hop artists who go beyond just entertaining his audience, but rather giving them music that breathes hope to those that need it.
@PdotO_SA
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