A-QNigeria |1986| EnglishA-Q, born Gilbert Bani, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. He started writing lyrics at a young age, signed his first record deal in 2001 with Big Leaf Records, and released his first single, "(W)rap Nigeria", in 2004. A-Q took a break from music to finish his education and returned in 2010 with a record label, Hustle Inc. He's won multiple awards for his music. A-Q left Chocolate City record label in 2020 and set up a music incubator for African artists.
NinhoFrance |1996| FrenchWilliam Nzobazola, with music sobriquet Ninho, is a French rapper, singer, and songwriter. Ninho's parents emigrated from the Democratic Republic of Congo to France in the early 1990s. Their son, Ninho, was born in France and grew up in the Essonne department of the Île-de-France region. He first gained popularity in 2015 with his mixtape "MILS," which means "Maintenant Ils Le Savent" or "Now They Know" in English. In 2019, he released his album "Destin," which reached the top of the French charts and was certified diamond in France. Ninho is known for his unique style, combining traditional French rap with trap music and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and his introspective and personal lyrics.
Terry Tha RapmanNigeria |1976| EnglishTerry Madaki (Stage name: Terry Tha Rapman) is an award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician known for his unique blend of traditional African music with contemporary styles. He's known for his powerful and emotive voice, which he uses to tell stories of love, hope and inspiration. He has released several albums throughout his career. He also has collaborated with notable musicians from around the world and performed at numerous festivals and venues across the globe.
KheengzNigeria |1992| HausaKing Bawa, with the stage name Kheengz, is a super talented Nigerian rapper and actor. Kheengz began writing rap songs while in secondary school and started recording during his first degree. He released a cover of Sarkodie's hit song "You go kill me (Azonto)" and freestyled Ice Prince's hit song, "Aboki", which gained him attention from M.I Abaga. He has released several singles and albums which have made massive wave in the music scene and also collaborated with renowned artists.
eLDeeNigeria |1977| EnglishLanre Dabiri, professionally known as eLDee, is a Nigerian-American musician, rapper, singer, and record producer. eLDee started his music career in the mid-1990s as a member of the rap group, Trybesmen, and later co-founded the hip-hop group, Da Trybe. In 2006, he launched his solo career and released his debut album, "Long Time Coming," which was a commercial success. Eldee is also the founder of Trybe Records and has produced music for other Nigerian artists. He retiired as a musician in 2012.
DJ ABNigeria |1993| HausaDJ AB, whose real name is Haruna Abdullahi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, rapper, producer, and entertainer. He has become well-known in the music industry, having over 50 music singles and collaborations with major artists like Mr Eazi and Yung6ix. DJ AB has had a passion for music since he was young, and this led him to pursue a career in the industry. He debuted as a singer in 2011 He has continued to grow in the industry and earned several recognitions for his works.
MedikalGhana |1993| EnglishSamuel Adu Frimpong, professionally known by his stage name Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip pop musician/ rap artist and member of Arab Money Gang (AMG) records. His interest in music especially rap started at a young age with him experimenting lyrics related to the medical profession. Though his music career started in 2014, his major break was in 2017 receiving highest nominations at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards. Medikal was christened with his musical moniker in secondary school by his school father.
