Hip Hop African Podcast

Department of African Studies, Howard University
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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.

  1. 7 JUL

    HHAP 99: ZuluMecca, Finding Truth in Creative Expression

    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.

    41 min

  2. 24 JUN

    HHAP 98: Hip Hop’s Golden Ticket?

    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 »

    31 min

  3. 4 JUN

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

    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.

    42 min

  4. 9 MAY

    HHAP 96: Hip Hop Anniversaries and Events

    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.

    40 min

  5. 24 ABR

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

    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.

    24 min

  6. 23 ABR

    Broadening Rap to New Horizons: A Conversation with Rapper SixSaidIt

    “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 »

    28 min

  7. 18 MAR

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

    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 »

    60 min

  8. 18 FEB

    HHAP 94: Hip Hop’s Political Footprints

    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. feedback@hiphopafrican.com FollowRead More »

    23 min
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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.

Información

  • Creador
    Department of African Studies, Howard University
  • Años de actividad
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodios
    99
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Msia Kibona Clark
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