African Hip-hop (general)
African hip-hop is a musical and cultural movement born in the 1980s-1990s, present in all countries on the continent. African rappers combine American hip-hop influences with local languages, traditional rhythms, and strong social engagement.
In South Africa: Prophets of Da City, Nasty C. In Senegal: Positive Black Soul, Daara J. In Egypt and Morocco: El General (Tunisia), Soolking. In Nigeria: M.I Abaga, Fallout, Phyno.
African hip-hop is a political and social engine, often used as a weapon for social critique and expression of youth aspirations.
