The highly-anticipated collaboration between South African hip-hop star Nasty C and Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has been teased by Nasty C himself. The South African rapper shared a snippet of the upcoming collaboration during a live event at Obi House on October 30, 2023.

While the release date of the collaboration hasn’t been officially confirmed, the teaser has generated considerable excitement among music fans. This collaboration comes amidst ongoing debates and discussions on social media about potential rap battles and collaborations between Nigerian and South African rappers.

Nasty C’s preview at Obi House has sparked enthusiasm among fans, and many are eagerly awaiting the release of the song by these two popular artists.

Odumodublvck & Nasty C incoming collaboration 🔥🔥

Thoughts?

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— BASITO (@itzbasito) November 2, 2023

Nasty C has a history of collaborating with Nigerian artists, as evidenced by his previous collaborations with Davido, Casper Nyovest, and Runtown. These collaborations have added to his international recognition and appeal.

Nasty C’s recent collaboration with Odumodublvck is happening at a time when the Nigerian rapper is enjoying immense success both within Nigeria and on the international stage. His work has garnered praise and support from a wide range of artists, including well-known figures like Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Skepta, and Stormzy.

In a recent interview, Nasty C expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that he believes he can compete with any rapper globally. He mentioned that he views himself as being in competition with some of the biggest names in the rap game, including Eminem, Drake, J. Cole, Jay Z, and Kendrick Lamar. This declaration underlines his ambition and self-assurance as an artist.

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Casper Nyovest describes himself as an all-around artist. In response to a tweet that stated, “A controversial opinion regarding Mufasa,” the rapper spoke up.

Nyovest has received trolling and mockery for not providing a respectable sound over the last two weeks and many have been claiming that the hinted collaboration with Kabza De Small is making them miss the late AKA.

Casper Nyovest, who seems to be a dedicated artist, doesn’t seem to mind the noise.

A complete musician!!! https://t.co/AfP1JHnyhG

— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) March 6, 2023

When asked why he made that statement, he responded that he was trying to put an end to trolls.

“Because they always wanna talk about everything but the fact that my catalogue is elite,” he wrote.

Because they always wanna talk about everything but the fact that my catalog is elite. https://t.co/r9KvD9If10

— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) March 6, 2023

Meanwhile, Cassper Nyovest has made clear his intentions to resume music production in its entirety. Taking to Twitter, the star shared that his businesses are taking much of his time.

As one of the new producers approached him about producing a whole album with him, Cassper stated that he will be working with several of them.

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Mp3bullet.ng presents South African Musicians Who Were Shot Dead

South African music scene has over the years lost some of its talented musicians to gun violence and a recent addition to the number sent the nation into a state of mourning.

AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, has emerged as the most recent statistic to bring attention to the sinister stain that has marred the Rainbow Nation: gun violence.

This tragic death led Mp3bullet.ng to compile a list of some South African musicians that were shot to death.

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AKA

On Friday, February 10, 2023, South African rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as ‘AKA,’ was killed in a drive-by shooting.

The 35-year-old rapper was fatally murdered, according to a number of sources, outside a well-liked dining establishment on Florida Road in Durban, South Africa.

Late AKA was scheduled to play at the YUGO nightclub in Durban as part of his birthday celebrations.

Lucky Dube

Lucky Dube stayed true to reggae music and helped to place South Africa on the map during a time when styles like Kwaito, House, and Afropop were popular.

The Motown Records performer delivered hits like Prisoner, Remember Me, and Respect.

On October 18, 2007, Dube, 43, was killed by gunfire after being ambushed by a bunch of carjackers while driving at night. He had just dropped off his two daughters at their uncle’s house. All five culprits of his death were sentenced to life in prison.

DJ Sumbody

Oupa John Sefoka, best known by his stage name DJ Sumbody, was a DJ, recording artist, event promoter, restaurant owner, and label executive. He co-wrote and produced singles such as Monate Mpolaye with Cassper Nyovest.

On his way to a show in Woodmead in the early hours of November 20, 2022, DJ Sumbody was hit by a barrage of bullets while driving. He was scheduled to perform later that day at the All White Veuve Clicquot Picnic. He was 46.

DJ Citi Lyts

DJ Citi Lyts, a hip-hop artist, was the younger brother of the late SA hip-hop legend ProKid. His real name is Sandile Nkululeko Mkhize.

The 32-year-old artist and his friends were outside in Soweto at around 12.30 am on February 14, 2022, when a car stopped and four guys carrying three weapons approached them.

Then, after ten rounds were fired towards DJ Citi Lyts’ upper body, he passed away.

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Taliep Petersen

South African vocalist, composer, and director Taliep Petersen was responsible for a number of well-known musicals.

He won an Olivier Award for his work most notably with David Kramer.

Petersen, a devout Muslim, has six children through his two marriages.

On December 16, 2006, he was fatally murdered inside his house.

Tebogo Madingoane

Tebogo Madingoane was a recording artist from South Africa. With Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe, he formed the South African music group Mafikizolo, which helped him gain recognition.

On February 14, 2004, Tebogo Madingoane was involved in an altercation with another driver when he was shot and killed.

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African rappers have grown and expanded to a wide consumption and is also one of the slight export in the African music space, and here are the top 10 African rappers with the highest number of awards.

Rap is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates “rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular”, which is performed or chanted in a variety of ways, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment.

The components of rap include “content” (what is being said), “flow” (rhythm, rhyme), and “delivery

These are the top 10 rappers with the most awards

Sarkodie

Michael Owusu Addo known professionally as Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur from Tema.

His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for “Artiste of the Decade”.

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He was announced the first winner of BET’s Best International Flow artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.

He is also considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance and one of the most successful

Sarkodie has 107 career awards

Cassper Nyovest

Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer.

Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa.

In 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records.

Cassper Nyovest has 35 career awards.

Olamide

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji known professionally as Olamide (and also Olamide Baddo, BaddoSneh, or simply Baddo) is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist.

He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi

Olamide has 23 career awards.

M.I Abaga 

Jude Abaga better known as M.I Abaga is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and record producer.

He was CEO of Chocolate City from June 2015 to 2019.

He won Best Hip Hop and Best New Act at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards and was nominated in the Best International Act category at the BET Awards 2010.

M.I Abaga has 17 career awards

AKA

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, known professionally as AKA, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur.

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Born and raised in Cape Town, Western Cape, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut album, Alter Ego (2011).

Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums which include Levels (2014), Touch My Blood (2018), and the collaborative album, Be Careful What You Wish For alongside Anatii (2017).

AKA has 16 career awards

Falz

Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor who began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called “The School Boys” with his friend before his professional career as a music artist began in 2009.

Ice Prince

Panshak Henry Zamani. better known as Ice Prince, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper and actor.

He rose to fame after releasing “Oleku”, one of Nigeria’s most remixed songs of all time.

He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour.

Nasty C

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

After releasing three mixtapes, one being “Undisputed” and two EPs, Ngcobo released his debut album Bad Hair (2016), and Strings and Bling (2018) which was associated and supported by his first tour, The Ivyson Tour.

He was the youngest recipient of an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, namely the Best Freshman Award.

Emtee

Mthembeni Ndevu, better known by his stage name Emtee, is a South African rapper.

He was born in Matatiele and grew up in Rockville, Soweto, where he was involved in talent shows.

His career began at the age of 17 and his debut hit single, “Roll Up” was released in 2015 to critical acclaim.

Emtee was signed to Ambitiouz Entertainment and released his debut album Avery (2015), which was commercially successful and was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa.

Ill Bliss

Illbliss, stylized as iLLBLISS, is a Nigerian rapper, businessman and the owner of the talent managing outfit known as ‘The Goretti Company’, a company responsible for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others.

Also popularly known as Oga Boss, he has received many nominations and won awards, the most notable being the award for Best Hip-hop Video (for the hit “U Go Wound O!!”) at the 2008 maiden edition of the Soundcity Music Video Awards.

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Africans are doing so well as they are also at the forefront of music globally when it comes to music and here are the top 20 most recognized artistes in Africa.

However, It has been made possible because of many talented artists in different African music industries.

Starting from the 90s, Africans have been recognized in the world music sphere, and since then, they have been waxing stronger.

Who is the most recognized artist in Africa?

When we talk about some well-known African artists who brought African music to the limelight, artists like Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, Brenda Fassie, and other African giants can’t be left out.

Ever since then, Africans have never left the music phase. Let’s check out the top ten best African musicians in 2021 who have represented African music industries worldwide.

Top 20 most recognized artistes in Africa

Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed.

He later rose to the limelight after releasing “Holla at Your Boy”, the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar in 2011.

Davido

David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Davido rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo (2012).

Burna Boy

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is one of the biggest and most successful African artists.

He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party”, the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E (2013).

Nasty C

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

After releasing three mixtapes, one being “Undisputed” and two EPs, Ngcobo released his debut album Bad Hair (2016), and Strings and Bling (2018) which was associated and supported by his first tour, The Ivyson Tour

Diamond Platnumz

Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian, bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist, and businessman of Ha heritage.

He became the first Africa-based artiste to reach a combined total of 900 million YouTube views.

Shatta Wale

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana.

In 2019 he also had a collaboration with Beyoncé titled “Already” on her album The Lion King: The Gift which was nominated at the Grammy Awards.

Fally Ipupa

Fally Ipupa N’simba known by his stage name Fally Ipupa, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, philanthropist, guitarist, and producer.

From 1999 until 2006, he was a member of Quartier Latin International, the music band formed in 1986 by Koffi Olomidé.

Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education.

In 2014, Tiwa Savage was the first female Nigerian artiste to be nominated for BET awards. In this same year (2014), she also won the best female category in the Channel O music awards show.

Sarkodie

Michael Owusu Addo known professionally as Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema.

His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, He has announced the first winner of BET’s Best International Flow artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Yemi Alade

Yemi Eberechi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress, and activist.

She won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single “Johnny” in 2014.

Casper Nyovest

Refiloe Maele Phoolo, professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer.

Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa.

Mr Eazi

Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.

He is a pioneer of Banku Music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns.

Olamide

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, known professionally as Olamide (and also Olamide Baddo, BaddoSneh, or simply Baddo) is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist.

He records in Yoruba and English, In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes.

Stonebwoy

Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dance hall, and reggae musician.

He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards.

Sauti Sol 

Sauti Sol are a Kenyan afro-pop band formed in Nairobi, Kenya by vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi in 2005.

Initially, an acappella group, guitarist Polycarp Otieno joined before they named themselves Sauti Sol.

AKA

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes known professionally as AKA, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur.

Born and raised in Cape Town, Western Cape, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011).

Ali Kiba

Ally Saleh Kiba (born 1986), known by his stage name Alikiba is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and footballer.

He is the owner of Kings Music label, Ali Kiba released his album Cinderella which broke the record as the best-selling album in East African countries including Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Bobi Wine

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, singer, and actor.

He is a former Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda’s Central Region.

Bebi Philip

Bebi Philip is an Ivorian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music producer, associated with styles such as Coupé-décalé.

Phillip was born in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Ckay

Chukwuka Ekweani, better known by his stage name CKay, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music South Africa.

He was formerly signed to Chocolate City, a member of Warner Music Group independent label services ADA.

His international hit single “Love Nwantiti”, also known as “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)”, was released in 2019 by Chocolate City.

Special Recognitions

• Angelique Kidjo
• Femi Kuti
• Koffi Olumide,
• Awilo Logomba
• Seun Kuti
• Don Jazzy
• 2Baba
• D’Banj

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On the ranking of the top 10 African rappers in 2021 so far, the rap song is a genre of music that involves poetry and rhymes often said in a fast, slow, and stylish manner or tone.

The origin is dated back to the early 60s in the United States of America particularly among the ‘Blacks’.

Since then it has evolved and exported to virtually every country.

It is loved by millions who tune their radios, television, or purchase albums just to enjoy the pleasure this music genre produces.

That’s where the African continent comes in, because like every other endeavor, there are great and amazing rappers here in Africa.

This music genre came into Africa in the 80s and ever since it has produced talented rappers who have wowed the listeners with their unique rap qualities.

Therefore, if you are asking and wanting to know the top rappers in Africa, this article will focus on the Top Ten Rappers in Africa.

So, sit, relax, and journey with us as we reveal to you the best rappers who are at the top of their game in Africa.

Top 10 African rappers in 2021 so far

Nasty C (South Africa)

Undoubtedly and unarguably, the young talented rapper is the rave of the moment in South Africa and across Africa.

Nasty C hails from South Africa and he is a rapper, a songwriter, and a record producer currently regarded as the best rapper in Africa. He is popular and well known for the single hit song “Way it Goes”.

Nasty C was the youngest rapper to receive an award (the Best Freshman Award) at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards.

In addition to his music thrills, with hit singles like ‘Said’ among other hit songs, the released second studio album titled Strings & Bling, Nasty is regarded as the best rapper in Africa.

He has been consisting of his performance, dishing out his best to win the heart of his fans and indeed it has got him a lot of love and many international approvals.

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)

Second on our list is Refiloe Maele Phoolo, another talented South African-born rapper. He rose to stardom and came to the music limelight through the release of his debut album on July 18, 2014, titled Tsholofelo and he has since up his game, winning the heart of many fans across Africa.

Nyovest has been nominated and won many awards including the award of the best South African MC by MTVBase, Best New Comer, Album of the Year, Best Music Video, and Best Single.

He further released different debut albums.

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Micheal Owusu Addo known by the stage name Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper who has been in the music world for over a decade now, he graduated with a degree as a Graphic Designer.

He is one of the most celebrated Ghanaian music artists.

Sarkodie came to the limelight and fame with the release of his first single, titled “Baby”. Outside of music, Sarkodie is the owner of a clothing line named ‘Sark by Yas’.

Sarkodie has been nominated and has won several music awards among which is the BET Awards for Best International Act: Africa.

Sarkodie is a great artist who has upped his game seeing him perform alongside international artists outside Ghana such as Miguel, Movado, Trey Songz, and Ludacris.

M.I Abaga (Nigeria)

Fifth on the list of best rappers in Africa is M.I (Mr. Incredible) Abaga dubbed the “Nigerian King of Rap” came to stardom in 2006 and he is notable for many hit songs including his debut album “Talk about it” (2008).

He is one of the most successful rappers to grace the African continent and he’s one time King of rap in Nigeria and Africa. He has previously been ranked the best African rapper on several occasions.

The Nigerian hip-hop act has dropped several projects including King James, Show Me, Your Father, You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives, Acho Mi’Ya, and Everything I Have Seen.

M.I have a handful of award which includes Best Hip Hop and Best New Act at the MTV Africa Music Awards. He has toured Europe, America, and many countries in Africa.

Khaligraph Jones (Kenya)

Khaligraph Jones is the stage name of Brian Robert Ouko, the twenty-eight years old is vastly known for his hip-hop and rap music genre.

Khali graph became famous in the music industry in 2013 and since then he has been the fan-favorite, dishing the best from what he’s made of.

He was awarded the Best Rap Act at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA).

His notable and best songs include Dedication, Ma Name Cash, Mariga Money, One Two Three, The Anthem, Yego, Faslane, Tattoo Kwa Thigh among others.

Nadia Nakai (South Africa)

The only female on the list is Nadia Nakai. She is a rare gem is a creative and rhythmic rapper who has captivated her fans with her creativity and swag.

She was motivated by another female rapper Nazizi (Kenya); she became popular and rose to stardom in 2013 with her song titled “Like Me”.

Nadia is the first and only female rapper to win the Mixtape 101 competition on the e.tv Hip-Hop show.

She has dropped interesting and amazing single songs such as  Bragga, Naa Meaan, and the Man. In 2018.

She has also done some collabos that have made her sing known outside the shores of South Africa and for her to make it this far shows that she is putting in all her effort.

Medikal

Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip-hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra.

Samuel adopted the name Medikal because he was fascinated with rapping about doctors, surgeons, medical practitioners, and hospitals in general.

He has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and numerous collaborations with successful artists.

Ladipoe (Nigeria)

Ladipo Eso popularly known as Ladipoe or Poe is a Nigerian musician, on 28 February 2017, Ladipoe signed a record deal with Mavin Records.

He rose to prominence with the song “Feel Alright” where he got featured by SDC “Show Dem Camp”.

He also released a new single “Jaiye” in March 2019 before dropping the hit song, “Know You” featuring Nigerian Joromi singer, Simi.

He is also a member of the Nigerian supergroup Collectiv3.

Manifest (Ghana)

Drawing the curtain on the list of Top Ten Rappers in Africa is M.Anifest, this talented rapper is a hot sought-after in the country and has gradually made his mark outside Ghana into other parts of the African continent.

He is a rapper, singer, and songwriter who came into the game in 2017 and since then has been in the spotlight.

Vector

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage name Vector, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. He has released three studio albums, including the State of Surprise and The Second Coming (2012).

In anticipation of his second studio album, he released a mixtape titled Bar Racks.

“Lafiaji” was released in December 2016. He also released a mixtape in October 2018, “The Rap Dialogue” in an effort to keep the spirit of Nigerian hip-hop alive.

He is the voice behind a Sprite commercial that aired on radio stations across Nigeria since 2009.

He also had “the longest freestyle rap in Nigeria

Top 10 African rappers in 2021 so far

• Nasty C
• Sarkodie
• M.I
•  Vector 
• Kaligraph Jones
• Ladipoe
• Nadia Nakai
• M.anifest
• Casper Nyovest
• Medikal

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However, when it comes to the purity of his flowing, his crisp voice, distinct range, and context selection, his career currently suggest this note ‘Nasty C on the verge of becoming Africa’s All-Time Best Rapper

He has been pursuing his hip-hop dreams since childhood when legend has it, he began rapping and learning to lay down tracks at age nine under the tutelage of his older brother.

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The birth name ‘Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo‘ popularly known as Nasty C is a South Africa Rapper, record producer, and songwriter, he steadily infiltrates the main stage around 2014, before his debut album titled ‘Bad Hair’ a 15 tracks project in 2016 after dropping 2 mixtapes and 2 EP simultaneously.

In a space of short time Nasty C was able to make a worldwide statement and on the threshold of All-time Best Rapper In Africa.

In 2018 he released his second studio album titled ‘Strings and Bling, with a couple of singles and features to solidify his consistency.

Nasty C took the world by surprise with the exceptionally fast pace in a short time, from steadily dropping of hard projects to inter dominance with hit songs, selling outside of the country to the world, he singlehandedly reinvented trap-infused as a subgenre.

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South Africa has a couple of different hip-hop artists as well as other originated styles of music, its, therefore, a very competitive hip-hop market, rappers like AKA, Casper Nyovest has been on their peak and to date still keeping it locked.

In 2020 he signed to Def Jam Records, joining the likes of Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Logic, Big Sean, Kanye West, Nas, 2 Chainz, Teyana Taylor, YG, Dave East, Jeezy, Jeremih, Valee, Lady Gaga,  Pusha T, Amir Obè, Fabolous, Krept and Konan, Desiigner. 

In 2020, he lost out on a BET Hip-Hop award to British rapper Stormzy, Nasty C went up against Kenyan artist Khaligraph Jones, UK’s Stormzy and Ms Banks, French stars Meryl and Kaaris, and Djonga from Brazil.

Also in 2020, he released his third studio album via Def Jam Records titled ‘Zulu Man with Some Power’ with guest artists like T.I., Ari Lennox, Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, and Rowlene.

In February 2021, he delivered a great performance at the American television sitcom ‘The Ellen Show’ #blackandwhite #coming2america edition featuring Ari Lennox. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUgTrZaTZrE

Also, in different music conversations, Nasty C has been compared to American rappers in terms of lyrical and flow prowess.

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South Africans are considered Africa’s hardest-driving pop sound with music diversification, technically enjoyed global attention before any African music Market.

We’ve enlisted below the Top 10 Hottest South African Artiste at the moment by buzz, streams and general impact.

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Nasty C

Nasty C is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer, he released his third studio album in 2020 titled “Zulu Man with Some Power” and it still peaking and impacting, releasing music videos to songs on the album.

He also performed his track ‘Black and White‘ off the album “Zulu Man with Some Power on the world-renowned ‘Ellen Show‘ alongside Ari Lennox

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https://youtu.be/KUgTrZaTZrE

Master KG

Master KG is a South African musician and record producer, his song titled “Jerusalem“,  featuring Nomcebo Zikode went viral in 2020, and had about 2 remixes including Nigerian afrobeat star Burna Boy.

He was featured on Bongo Beats ‘This Is Love’ alongside Andiswa.

Master KG recently won African Artist Recognition Award at the 2020 Headies Award.

AKA

AKA, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, he released an Extended Play titled ‘Bhovamania’ in 2020, it contains 13 tracks even though it is an EP.

The EP features Sho Madjozi, Flvme, Don Design, Grandmaster Ready D,  K.O. L-Tido, Moozlie and Yanga Chief.

Casper Nyovest

Cassper Nyovest is a South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer, released his fifth studio album ‘Any minute now‘ in 2020, a 21 track project, one of the longest and No-dull moment project.

Cassper Nyovest has been more than a decade in the music industry, holding it down since his dominance.

Nomcebo

Nomcebo Zikode is a South African songwriter and singer, she was featured on one of the biggest hit of 2020, Master KG’s chart-topping single.

She released her first studio album in 2020 titled ‘Xola Moya Wam’  with a couple of collaboration that is still impacting.

Kabza De Small

Kabza De Small, is a South African DJ and record producer, he released his fourth studio album in 2020 titled ‘I Am the King of Amapiano (Sweet And Dust)’, with a broad range of features including Focalistic, Mlindo The Vocalist, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest, and Wizkid.

It topped notable charts across Africa and to date, the project is still impacting.

Sho Madjozi

Sho Madjozi is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, she has been on a feature run, collaborating with a wide range of artistes, Including Nigerian artistes.

Kwesta

Kwesta is a South African rapper and songwriter who released his fourth studio album in 2020 titled ‘2 Skeif’ also released his most anticipated single “I Came I Saw” featuring popular American Hip-Hop recording star, Rick Ross.

It was a chart-topper single and yet still impacting.

Focalistic

After dropping an album, Focalistic teamed up with Nigerian Afrobeat heavyweight Davido, for a single “Ke Star Remix” a chart-topper hit single, currently charting at Top 100 South Africa Apple music chart.

Emtee

Emtee is a South African rapper, released his fifth studio album in 2020 titled ‘Logan’ 

He has been on a feature run lately, collaborating with over 5 different artistes currently charting, such as Ami Faku on ‘La’La Ngoxolo‘, KMore on ‘Unamandla‘

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The birth name ‘Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo‘ popularly known as Nasty C is a South Africa Rapper, record producer and songwriter, he steadily infiltrates the main stage around 2014, before his debut album titled ‘Bad Hair’ a 15 tracks project in 2016 after dropping 2 mixtapes and 2 EP simultaneously, In a space of short time Nasty C was able to make a worldwide statement and on the threshold of All-time Best Rapper In Africa.

In 2018 he released his second studio album titled ‘Strings and Bling, with a couple of singles and features to solidify his consistency.

Nasty C took the world by surprise with the exceptionally fast pace in a short time, from steadily dropping of hard projects to inter dominance with hit songs, selling outside of the country to the world, he singlehandedly reinvented trap-infused as a subgenre.

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South Africa has a couple of different hip-hop artiste as well as other originated style of music, its, therefore, a very competitive hip-hop market, rappers like AKA, Casper Nyovest has been on their peak and to date still keeping it locked,

In 2020 he signed to Def Jam Records, joining the likes of Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Logic, Big Sean, Kanye West, Nas, 2 Chainz, Teyana Taylor, YG, Dave East, Jeezy, Jeremih, Valee, Lady Gaga,  Pusha T, Amir Obè, Fabolous, Krept and Konan, Desiigner. 

Also in 2020, he released his third studio album via Def Jam Records titled ‘Zulu Man with Some Power’ with guest artistes like T.I., Ari Lennox, Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, and Rowlene.

In February 2021, he delivered a great performance at the American television sitcom ‘The Ellen Show’ #blackandwhite #coming2america edition featuring Ari Lennox. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUgTrZaTZrE

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