Hip Hop African Podcast

Jul 07 2024 100 ep. 42 mins 202
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The podcast is the longest-running podcast on African Hip Hop culture. It features discussions on African Hip Hop music & culture from around the continent and the Diaspora. The podcast is produced in the Department of African Studies at Howard University. You can access the podcast at www.hiphopafrican.com and on all major podcast platforms.

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HHAP 99: ZuluMecca, Finding Truth in Creative Expression

Jul 07 2024 41 mins  
South Africa's ZuluMecca recently released her new EP "Seams", which showcases her powerful lyrics and unique style. A versatile artist, ZuluMecca is a talented lyricist and actress and in this episode, she discusses her journey in Hip Hop, the balance between authenticity and industry demands, and the influence of spirituality on her music.

HHAP 98: Hip Hop’s Golden Ticket?

Jun 23 2024 30 mins  
Go to the announcements page for information on events and albums discussed in the episode. In this episode, I break down the road to breakdancing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I also have a solo debate about the topic of appropriation, referencing Ada Enechi’s 2023 article: Are Black People Being Pushed out of Hip Hop?Read More »

HHAP 97: Graffiti and Streetology w/S. Africa’s Breeze Yoko

Jun 04 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Breeze Yoko provides an overview of the graffiti scene in S. Africa, highlighting its unique history and evolution. Breeze also shares his experiences traveling across Africa and talks about graffiti laws and ongoing struggles against government regulations in S. Africa. Breeze Yoko also discusses experiences with intellectual property theft in creative industries.

HHAP 96: Hip Hop Anniversaries and Events

May 09 2024 39 mins  
This episode we discuss a wide range of hip hop-related news and events, including political protests, dance competitions, and recognition in prestigious institutions like The Grammys and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We also discuss the upcoming 30th anniversary of Prophets of da City's performance at Nelson Mandela's inauguration, along with upcoming events in various locations.

Rhythms of Identity: A Conversation With Cameroonian Artist and Student Astrid Mafogang

Apr 24 2024 24 mins  
A conversation featuring Cameroonian artist Astrid Mafogang explored her experience as part of the African diaspora in the music industry. They delved into identity, representation, and her incorporation of Cameroonian identity into her music despite being based in London.

Broadening Rap to New Horizons: A Conversation with Rapper SixSaidIt

Apr 23 2024 27 mins  
“All of these different cultures are a part of me. I didn’t want to limit myself to one sound.” -Six SixSaidIt is a multifaceted artist who seamlessly flows across the borders between hip-hop’s hottest subgenres to create a sound that is uniquely her own. In this wide-ranging conversation, I had the opportunity to speak toRead More »

HHAP Ep 95: South African Hip-Hop Pioneer Emile YX?

Mar 17 2024 59 mins  
This year, our Spring Series covers South Africa. In this episode, we have a conversation with South African Hip-Hop pioneer Emile YX?. Emile is part of the pioneering Hip Hop group Black Noise, one of the earliest Hip Hop groups in South Africa. He later co-founded the Hip Hop NGO Heal the Hood, which isRead More »

HHAP 94: Hip Hop’s Political Footprints

Feb 18 2024 22 mins  
Political protest in Senegal and South Africa, Unkut Awards, events in Cali & South Africa, and new releases from Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe. Find links to the events and albums in our “Announcements“ The beat for the podcast intro is by Modenine If you have any questions, let us know. [email protected] FollowRead More »

HHAP 93: Magui Diop: A New Generation of Hip Hop Women in Senegal 

Feb 06 2024 25 mins  
This episode features a conversation with Senegalese hip hop artist Magui Diop. Magui Diop is an upcoming emcee representing another generation of Senegalese hip hop artists and Senegalese hip hop women. She is a product of one of the world’s largest and most respected hip hop scenes and has been influenced by Senegal’s tradition ofRead More »

HHAP 92: Lots of Awards and New Releases from Nigeria

Jan 15 2024 16 mins  
News & Events Submissions for the 2024 Ghana Music Awards To qualify for nomination, songs entered must have been released between 1 January and 31 December 2023. The deadline for filing nominations is 31 January. Trinity International Hip Hop Festival The 18th annual Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival will take place April 5-7, 2024 at TrinityRead More »