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Kenyan-American rapper CFO VLIST discusses faith, identity and music, revealing how he blends Kenyan influences with American hip-hop while building a unique global sound and growing fanbase.
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has died at 68 in Pennsylvania after cancer complications, leaving a lasting legacy as a founding figure of the genre despite later controversies.
New Dawn Cypher brings together five artistes whose verses reflect themes of rebirth and artistic evolution marking what they describe as a turning point for the local rap scene.
The project is a showcase of lyrical diversity, cultural pride, and creative collaboration, positioning Koast as both a leader and a visionary in the movement.
From behind the mixing console, ABH views the moment through a different artistic lens, not as chaos, but evolution.
Tanzanian rapper Chidi Benz is mourning the sudden death of his mother, Bi Hawa, as fans across East Africa offer condolences and support following her passing on February 11, 2026.
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