Hip Hop African Podcast Department of African Studies, Howard University

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.

In this episode, Munyang, Vicky, and SaVai explore transforming gender identity challenges into moving art. They interview graffiti pioneer James Top and MC Jupiter from Brooklyn, who they spoke to while attending the Trinity International Hip Hop festival.

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.

Africa's hip hop challenges censorship and colonial legacies, advocating for social change and confronting oppressive governments. This podcast talks about how artists mobilize people for change despite risks. They talk about hip hop and politics in Senegal, Zimbabwe, Cameron, Mozambique, and Togo.

“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 »

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 »