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  • RhythmFM Fixes Date For “The Kulture” Concert, “Bar of The Week” Goes To...
    This week on "The Bionic Show"
    Nigeria *The “Legend of Joe Spazm” (the highly anticipated album by the legendary Terry The Rapman still has an unreleased date but the new single “Joe Spazm Szn” (He doesn’t like that we like to call it “Hijack”. Lol) is out on Rap Radio Africa. *The Homecoming concert in Lagos was a success as UK rapper Skepta came through but our highlight was Nigeria’s lyricist Phlow. Catch a clip on our social media. *This is looking like a season of Hiphop events & we’re loving it as RhythmFM’s #TheKulture is slated for May 11th, 2019. Being a “head” there’s a slew of performances that a fiend will kill for; Terry The Rapman, Phlow, Reespect, Payper Corleone to name a few. AQ & Blaqbonez are bringing their steez too.
    South Africa *Melly Mel (of the rap trio The Assembly) teams up with rapper/producer on a new coming 7-track EP “Every Friday: No Plan B, Part 3” dropping May 24th but the lead single off that “Replay” drops April 26th but we’re spinning it already to give you a teaser.
    Jamaica *Our day one buddy & dope lyricist Nomad Carlos teams with producer Farma Beats on an upcoming EP titled “Cipher”. We premiered its first single “Leviathan Axe” a while ago, same as the follow up single “Riot” which is playing here as well already.
    Check out our weekend shows to stay “‘Hopdated”. Peep our #BarOfTheWeekfrom a dope female rapper outta Nigeria. Remeber to catch our rap countdown show AFRICA10 on Saturdays at 10am for the continent’s dopest lyricists.
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our weekly new #TheBionicShow podcasts.
    Remember #RealHiphopIsNowOnRadio
    To listen #DownlodAndroidApp & for iOs listeners #DownloadRadioGardenApp
    https://www.rapradioafrica.com
    8 min
  • Introducing Africa’s 1st Hiphop Academic Journal, S/A’s Yugen Blakrok Is On “Hiphop African” & more.

    #Africa #ThisWeekInHiphop

    #BrandNewMusic2019


    Albums/Mixtapes/EPs 

    *Esoteric Mellow - Modenine Polymath

    & Teck-Zilla

    *The Lesser Evil - L.A.C.E. & iLLgod

    *The Fly Gangsta From The 90s - Payper Corleone


    Singles

    *Talking Crazy - Stoute Louis 

    *Time's Up - Ex. O 

    *Terry The Rapman - Joe Spazm Szn

    *Hiphop - Phlow Feat. MC Bravado

    *Fyvshinobi - YFRFR


    SOUTH AFRICA

    2019 BET Awards has Hiphop nominated; South Africans rappers AKA (Best International Act) and Sho Madjozi (Viewer's Choice Best New International Act) 


    Professor Adam Haupt (University of Cape Town) just launched the first academic Hiphop Studies journal; www.intellectbooks.com. He is known for having penned one of the first books on Hiphop in Africa (2008's "Stealing Empire". He also co-edited the 2019's "Never Again: Hiphop Art, Activism & Education i Post-Apartheid South Africa". 


    USA

    Our new show #TheHiphopAfrican airs on Saturdays 9pm. Catch the host Kibona Clark (Professor of Hiphop & African Studies; Howard University) discussing "Lyricism in Hiphop" with our special guest, Yugen Blakrok; she is one of South Africa's most conscious MC (Her music is on the Black Panther movie soundtrack).


    Tune in to catch all these goodies & more; by downloading our Android app. iOs listeners kindly download the #RadioGarden app to tune in. Also tune in via our website; https://www.rapradioafrica.com


    Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch all the goodies as they drop! We're @RapRadioAfrica across all social media including Tumblr, AnchorFM, Soundcloud etc.


    Kindly donate to our cause here:


    GoFundMe | https://www.gofundme.com/manage/vkyp2-setting-up-africa039s-internet-rap-radio-station


    Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/rapradioafrica


    Remember, "Real Hiphop is now on radio".

    8 min
  • Successful Trinity Int’l Fest in Tanzania, Ethiopia’s Candlelight Vigil For Nipsey Hustle & more.
    #Africa #ThisWeekInHiphop
    *Tanzania; Successful Trinity International Festival. *Ethiopia; Had a candlelight vigil in Addis Ababa. 
    *Nigeria; Two brand new albums (Peace God & For The Culture) by top lyricists @terrytherapman, @kingphero @louisalimi & @daboomsha  #ForTheCulture album listening is coming to Lagos, Nigeria some time this month. Rapper Magnito is out with an interesting, dope concept project. Check him out @freshoutmagnito  
    Come hang with us @RapRadioAfrica | Download our android app & tune in easily. Catch any of RAP RADIO AFRICA’s various syndicated/flagship shows;   
    - AFRICA 10 (Our rap countdown show) (SATURDAYS 10pm) 
    - Chuck D's "Planet Earth Planet Rap" (SATURDAYS 10am) 
    - Erick Sermon-produced "The Ryan Show". (SUNDAYS 6pm) 
    - "The Nigga Factory" hosted by Speech (Arrested Development).
    - "Beatmentalism" (DAILY 11.59pm to 6am)  
    Subscribe to our channel to stay posted on all things new, dope & Hiphop coming out of Africa. 
    Leave us a comment; feedback, idea, suggestions etc.   
    Remember, "real Hiphop is NOW on radio".  
    https;//www.rapradioafrica.com
    6 min
  • Hiphop’s South Africa Votes, Uganda’s Bobiwine protests, Nigeria’s Rap Kulture concert & more.
    If you like our show, and would love to support us Kindly DONATE to the cause at https://www.gofundme.com/vkyp2-setting-up-africa039s-internet-rap-radio-station or https://www.patreon.com/rapradioafrica 
    Nigeria
    Veteran emcee Ex.O is coming with his very long-awaited EP in June 2010 but he assures a new single is preceding it next week Friday May 17th, 2019. Catch the teaser on Rap Radio Africa’s Instagram page.
    Portharcourt-based lyrical knockout by the name Avid (formerly known as “Lyrikal” of Tuck Tight records) has his new self-titled project out on all platforms for $5. Go support the real.
    Raezy Winston (Rhythm FM 93.7 radio host) is keen on his #TheKultureHiphop event slated for Saturday May 11th, 2019 (in two days) at the Silverbird Galleria 3pm. Fee is free. Performances from the legendary Terry The Rapman (will be premiering new cuts from his highly anticipated #TheLegendOfJoeSpazm album), Payper Corleone & Enigma, Phlow, Uzikwendu, Reespect, AQ, Blaqbonez & more.
    SouthAfrica
    As they vote in their 6th democratic elections, our hearts & prays are with them. As they count; may it be free & fair.
    Uganda
    Hiphop artiste/legislator by the name Bobiwine recently released from jail for spearheading a slew of reportedly effective street demonstrations against President Museveni for being in power since 1986. He says he’s inspired by Egypt & Algiers to continue to move against dictatorship & oppression.
    Our merch/clothing is still very available. We thank all who ordered this week.
    Kindly do good & #DownloadAndroidApp or #DownloadRadioGardenApp (iOs) to tune in to Africa’s dopest lyricists.
    Remember, “Real Hiphop is now on radio”.
    https://www.rapradioafrica.com
    9 min
  • Algeria’s Hiphop Effects Government, Vernia Drops, “This Is Hiphop” Vol.1 Debuts in Lagos, Nigeria..
    If you like our show & want to support us, kindly donate www.patreon.com/rapradioafrica | Our brand new mini-series #HiphopInAfrica is getting more entries submitted; tune in to catch it.
    Algeria | Since February, its city streets have known demonstration & protests against the president’s 5th term of office. Rap/Hiphop has been prominent in that movement; rappers such as Mouad Orage, Soolking (with the song “Liberté), female emcees Hayet Zerrouk (Bladi “My Country”) & Raja Meziane (Allo le Système “Hello to the System”) & a few others.
    Nigeria | Last week Sunday was debut of #ThisIsHiphop Vol1 at The Harvest, Lekki, Lagos. It was created & spearheaded by radio personality Douglas Jekan (Beat FM 99.9/Creator & Host; PGM Show). The aim of the concept is to bring great Hiphop to the mainstream just as was successfully effected for the Alternative genre in Nigeria. Catch the next one as we shall keep you updated.
    We bring your a new series “Dr. Sebi Special” known for having cured AID/HIV, Cancer, Diabetes & Blindness with just herbs. He speaks elaborately about “Do You Eat To Live or Eat To Die”. Catch the 2-part special on Sunday at noon (West African time).
    Erick Sermon (from the legendary rap duo EPMD) drops his highly anticipated album today (April 20th 2019) titled VERNIA. It's features include Xibit, Keith Murray, Styles P, R. J. Payne etc. Go cop a copy & harken! Oh, the dope young spitter R.J. Payne did justice to the project's intro. Kai!
    Android users, kindly download the RAP RADIO AFRICA APP from the Google store & iOs users, download the RADIO GARDEN APP to tune in for now, until our iOs app is released.
    Catch our various shows and what time they’re up; to all our diaspora listeners, remember it’s West African time.
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube, Soundcloud & on AnchorFM podcast. Remember, “Real Hiphop is now on radio”.
    Health, wealth & nappiness!
    5 min
  • Launch RAP RADIO AFRICA ‘s Android App, New Merchandise Available & lots more.

    Our android app is out! You can download from the Google store & listen easily to your favourite shows this weekend. 

    We have newer merchandise added; hoodies, tees & snapbacks. We shoutout to our syndicated show partners who mention us & show love on a regular.

    Oh, and also do generously & selflessly DONATE to our cause  https://www.gofundme.com/vkyp2-setting-up-africa039s-internet-rap-radio-station 

    15 min
  • Nigeria’s Top Emcee Avid, Hearty “Family” Holler to Chuck D, Erick Sermon, Ryan Vernueille & Speech.
    #ThisWeekInHiphop #Africa
    We start of by beseeching you to GIVE/DONATE selflessly to enable Africa's dopest lyricists have a home where they find the zeal & encouragement to continue to create the beautiful music we love.
    https://www.gofundme.com/vkyp2-setting-up-africa039s-internet-rap-radio-station 
    On the sophomore episode we come with more in-depth info on our currently running shows and the various time they air (West African Time);   
    - PEPR (Saturdays 10am) 
    - Africa 10 (Saturday 10pm) 
    - Nigga Factory (Saturdays midnight) 
    - The Ryan Show (Sundays 6pm)  
    Others include "Beatmentalism" which airs DAILY from 11.59pm to 6am (West African Time).   
    We shout out to our extended family for their love and support especially for shouting us out on their various platforms;  
    - ChuckD (Public Enemy/Prophets of Rage). 
    - Mikko, Amia & Giana the trio at PEPR show. 
    - R.J. Payne & Chrissy Mac from EIMG. 
    - The Ryan Show team; Ryan, Dave & Mr. Cheeks (of the Lost Boyz fame). 
    - Erick Sermon (EPMD co-founder & Def Squad owner/CEO). 
    - Speech (Arrested Development founder).  
    All this and much more.
    6 min
  • Introductions, The Plague of “Payola”, Google & Facebook’s Affordable Wifi Battle In Nigeria & More.
    Introductions in place; the Rap Radio Africa radio station, see ABOUT US on the website https://www.rapradioafrica.com. 
    We talk our talk & walk our walk. #News. Two top blue chip entities working to bring affordable data (WiFi) to listeners in Nigeria & Africa so y'all can DOWNLOAD OUR ANDROID APP (and “Radio Garden” app for iOs users) & listen to Africa's dopest lyricists everywhere you go, more regularly. Introducing our various shows (Chuck D's “Planet Earth Planet Rap”, the Erick Sermon-produced THE RYAN SHOW & our flagship countdown show "AFRICA 10". Fast rising Nigerian rapper Rik Artsenz’s encounter with “Payola". #RealHiphopIsNowOnRadio | If you would like to DONATE to our podcast & Internet radio station, go to https://www.gofundme.com/vkyp2-setting-up-africa039s-internet-rap-radio-station or https://www.patreon.com/rapradioafrica or our website www.rapradioafrica.com
    6 min

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