At TRUE Africa, one of our favourite fashion brands is—and has been—Studio 189, which was started by the American actress Rosario Dawson and her Ghanaian friend Abrima Erwiah way back in 2013. Tomorrow in New York City, they will be launching a collaboration with Uproot Andy, a socially minded DJ/producer rooted in promoting sounds fromContinue reading “Behind the scenes of Studio 189’s new collaboration with Uproot Andy”
Category Archives: Hip Hop
Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO
With four records already under her belt, Nigerian-German singer Ayo is preparing to launch her self-titled fifth album, AYO. The 14-track record will be released 6th October and aims to seamlessly blend folk reggae, pop and hip-hop with soul-infused vibes. “My previous records were me, but this record is all of me,” says Ayo. “It’sContinue reading “Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO”
All for the Takkies: Youngsta drops his latest visual offering
The Cape Crusader has done it again. Riyadh Roberts – aka Youngsta CPT – has just unveiled the video for his hip-hop/rap song Takkies, released in April last year. It adds yet another visual representation to his collection of gripping tales. [responsive id=’45458′ name=’2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-15-at-11.31.52.jpg’] In a sneak peek announcement, Youngsta professes to this being his best visualContinue reading “All for the Takkies: Youngsta drops his latest visual offering”
Humble genius Cassper Nyovest answers his critics with Thuto
For the past couple of years, it’s been damn near impossible to separate Cassper Nyovest from his humility – it was in every Tweet, every Instagram caption, every interview and eventually it got on every one of my nerves. At first I didn’t understand why, and I thought he bothered me, but the more I seethedContinue reading “Humble genius Cassper Nyovest answers his critics with Thuto”
Emtee, KLY and Patoranking collab on lit track Snap That Sh*t
The kings of South African Trap have joined forces with Nigeria’s biggest dancehall star. KLY, Emtee and Patoranking collaborate on Snap That Sh*t – produced by DJ Maphorisa. Emtee carries on proving that Roll Up wasn’t a one-hit wonder. And KLY’s first release under the label Ambitouz Entertainment doesn’t disappoint. True to form, KLY (that’s Keep LoveContinue reading “Emtee, KLY and Patoranking collab on lit track Snap That Sh*t”
Davido, Jidenna, Efya, Tiwa Savage and more head to London for One Africa Music Fest 2017
ARE YOU READY LONDON? The One Africa Music Fest is coming to the capital for the first time ever on Saturday, 13 May 2017. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTl2Jr2lFHX/?taken-by=oneafrica_musicfest&hl=en This event will take place at The SSE Arena, Wembley and will feature some of Africa’s BIGGEST music acts including: Davido, Jidenna, Tiwa Savage, Cassper Nyovest, Olamide, Sarkodie, Efya, PContinue reading “Davido, Jidenna, Efya, Tiwa Savage and more head to London for One Africa Music Fest 2017”
Okyeame Kwame on how young talent can break into the music industry
Okyeame Kwame, who calls himself ‘the best rapper alive’ will be talking at the IMPACT Music Conference in Accra, Ghana, on April 26 and 27. Young people keen to break into the music industry are welcome to go for free. [recommended id=42415] Here the musician, songwriter, creative director, entrepreneur and multiple Ghana Music Awards winner, tells us whyContinue reading “Okyeame Kwame on how young talent can break into the music industry”
French Montana dances in Uganda for new track Unforgettable
Well, we know what our summer song is this year! Karim Kharbouch AKA French Montana AKA Mr (ex) Khloe Kardashian has just released a video for his new track Unforgettable. It features Swae Lee of duo Rae Sremmurd and was a chance for him to go back to his roots! Well, kinda. Not Morocco but he wentContinue reading “French Montana dances in Uganda for new track Unforgettable”
Baloji track remix features Saul Williams, WELL$ and Alec Lomami
Congolese artist Baloji loves a good collab. Capture, from his EP 64 Bits & Malachite, features Cape Town artist Petite Noir and Olugbenga Adelekan from Metronomy. [recommended id=36151] For the track Unité & Litre off the same EP, he’s managed to round up American icon Saul Williams, up-and-coming Congolese-American rappers WELL$ and Alec Lomami. [responsive id=’42781′ name=’2017/04/image-3.png’]Continue reading “Baloji track remix features Saul Williams, WELL$ and Alec Lomami”