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African Hip-hop

African hip-hop is a dynamic and diverse genre that blends traditional African rhythms, local dialects, and global hip-hop influences. Rooted in storytelling and social commentary, it often addresses themes like politics, identity, and daily struggles while incorporating elements of Afrobeats, dancehall, and trap. Artists in this genre bring unique regional flavors, from the raw lyricism of North African rappers to the melodic flows of West and Southern Africa. The beats range from hard-hitting drum patterns to smooth, atmospheric production, creating a sound that is both contemporary and deeply connected to African heritage.

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Pop Electronic Hip Hop R&b Trap Rap Contemporary R&b World Alternative Hip Hop Reggae Urban Contemporary Pop Rap Dancehall Conscious Hip Hop Afrobeats Crossover Music Global Hip-hop

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Hip Hop Rap Afrobeat Afropop Afrobeats Trap Dancehall Contemporary R&b R&b Afrofusion

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Rap Congolais Venda Rap Afro Drill Asakaa South African Trap Rap Angolano Rap Mocambicana Rap Malien Trap Angolano Kasi Rap Igbo Pop Rap Gabonais

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Latest African Hip-hop Release

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Single - Released November 4, 2026

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November 4, 2026

As'phuze
Yuppe•
Ceehle
1 tracks
October 30

Everything Nice
F Jay•
Eli Njuchi•
Theresa Ng'ambi
1 tracks
October 16

Soyaya
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
October 10

VIP (Hip Hop Remix)
Phyzix•
Eli Njuchi
1 tracks
October 6

Dama
Lil Al•
60 Grams
1 tracks
September 30

MuNYuN over Hoe$
Lil Al•
Mario Bros Mw•
Crispy Malawi•
Em EL
1 tracks
September 30

MiFuTi
Lil Al
1 tracks
September 30

STD PROC.
Lil Al•
Em EL•
60 Grams
1 tracks
September 30

bHabHaTizm
Lil Al•
Dirty flo
1 tracks
September 30

CEO waku doLo
Lil Al
25 tracks
September 25

Maga
Eli Njuchi
8 tracks
September 23

MvTvMv
Lil Al
1 tracks
September 12

dANceHAll
Lil Al
1 tracks
August 21

Angilali
Ceehle•
TitoM•
Yuppe
1 tracks
August 20

Ba Su Kidi
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
July 17

For your pocket (FAFO)
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
July 12

Noodles
Lil Al•
Em EL•
60 Grams
1 tracks
July 12

wiZZo & LizZo (mixtape)
Em EL•
Lil Al•
60 Grams
18 tracks
July 5

bHaYiZiK
Lil Al
1 tracks
June 5

ukuTani?!
Em EL•
Lil Al•
60 Grams
1 tracks
May 31

DO (feat. B.O.C Madaki & Jesse Jagz)
B.O.C Madaki•
Jesse Jagz
1 tracks
May 29

Emakhaya (feat. Royal Tee)
Ceehle•
TitoM•
Yuppe•
Jeep Jack ZA
1 tracks
May 29

ESSNTL
Dave Tsimba
1 tracks
May 15

Boom Boom
Dave Tsimba
1 tracks
April 28

Sozo
Zochi
1 tracks
April 13

Soja _ Live (Kabula Diaries)
Eli Njuchi
1 tracks
April 11

Recommence
Ameka Zrai•
Emma'a
1 tracks
April 2

Abude Remix
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
March 30

SkullCap ya doLo
Lil Al
1 tracks
March 27

The Way You Make Me Feel
Kezano•
All One
1 tracks
March 27

Wat We Doin'
Dave Tsimba
1 tracks
March 27

All Night II
Corizo
1 tracks
March 27

Ifesinachi
Jumabee•
2Baba
1 tracks
March 11

PROFESSIONAL TRAPPER
Lil Al
20 tracks
March 6

After All
Vuyo
12 tracks
February 27

Light
Vuyo
1 tracks
February 20

Survivors Guilt
Braxton Cook•
Vuyo
2 tracks
February 19

iNFLUeNTiAL
Em EL•
Lil Al•
60 Grams
1 tracks
February 16

CONFUSED
Lil Al
1 tracks
February 3

Ting'aling'a
Lil Al
1 tracks

September 30, 2026

CEO waku doLo
Lil Al
25 tracks
September 25

Maga
Eli Njuchi
8 tracks
July 12

wiZZo & LizZo (mixtape)
Em EL•
Lil Al•
60 Grams
18 tracks
March 11

PROFESSIONAL TRAPPER
Lil Al
20 tracks
March 6

After All
Vuyo
12 tracks
January 23

wiZZo
Lil Al
6 tracks
December 5, 2025

THE STEP
B.O.C Madaki
5 tracks
December 4

TOUGH TIMES
Vuyo
5 tracks
October 17

NO HEROES LEFT
BISHOP 1800•
Lil Al
7 tracks
September 20

MERCON2BABIÈRE (DELUXE)
Ameka Zrai
13 tracks
September 10

NedzaMan
Lil Al
12 tracks
August 26

Where We Come From, Vol. 2: Soundscapes
EMPIRE
12 tracks
August 1

Party on the Moon (Summer Capsule)
Midas the Jagaban
6 tracks
July 11

Son of Magaret
Jumabee
18 tracks
June 1

MERCON2BABIÈRE
Ameka Zrai
10 tracks
May 23

Kountchala Vibz (Speed Up Version)
Joochar
11 tracks
May 16

Cifu
Eli Njuchi
17 tracks
May 14

TOO MUCH AURA
Lil Al
18 tracks
May 10

Kountchala Vibz
Joochar
11 tracks
May 2

Girls Home Safe
Midas the Jagaban
5 tracks

November 4, 2026

As'phuze
Yuppe•
Ceehle
1 tracks
October 30

Everything Nice
F Jay•
Eli Njuchi•
Theresa Ng'ambi
1 tracks
October 16

Soyaya
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
October 10

VIP (Hip Hop Remix)
Phyzix•
Eli Njuchi
1 tracks
October 6

Dama
Lil Al•
60 Grams
1 tracks
September 30

MiFuTi
Lil Al
1 tracks
September 30

STD PROC.
Lil Al•
Em EL•
60 Grams
1 tracks
September 30

bHabHaTizm
Lil Al•
Dirty flo
1 tracks
September 30

MuNYuN over Hoe$
Lil Al•
Mario Bros Mw•
Crispy Malawi•
Em EL
1 tracks
September 23

MvTvMv
Lil Al
1 tracks
September 12

dANceHAll
Lil Al
1 tracks
August 21

Angilali
Ceehle•
TitoM•
Yuppe
1 tracks
August 20

Ba Su Kidi
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
July 17

For your pocket (FAFO)
B.O.C Madaki
1 tracks
July 12

Noodles
Lil Al•
Em EL•
60 Grams
1 tracks
July 5

bHaYiZiK
Lil Al
1 tracks
June 5

ukuTani?!
Em EL•
Lil Al•
60 Grams
1 tracks
May 31

DO (feat. B.O.C Madaki & Jesse Jagz)
B.O.C Madaki•
Jesse Jagz
1 tracks
May 29

Emakhaya (feat. Royal Tee)
Ceehle•
TitoM•
Yuppe•
Jeep Jack ZA
1 tracks
May 29

ESSNTL
Dave Tsimba
1 tracks