A musical movement in Africa reshapes hip-hop. Nov. 9, 2007— -- A quick Google search of the phrase "HipLife" pulls up a surprising 78.8 million hits. But what is it? A fad diet? A new self-help ...
Reviewed by Luis Gimenez in African music (Grahamstown, South Africa) 9 (3) 2013, pages 192-195. Reviewed by Caroline Mose in Journal of African cultural studies (London) 25 (2) June 2013, pages ...
BARCELONA, Spain — On a recent afternoon on a hotel rooftop, rapper Sho Madjozi was twirling one of her candy-pink plaits and talking through her signature style. These bright extensions were inspired ...
Rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has made a bold claim about his status in the African rap scene. In a recent interview with Chude, Blaqbonez confidently declared himself the best ...
“You can ask for them in a hair salon,” Madjozi said, with casual self-assurance. “They’ll know what you’re talking about.” Madjozi, 27, whose real name is Maya Wegerif, is one of South Africa’s ...