SA Rappers Nominated For The AFRIMA Awards! South African Hip Hop has come a long way from the days when the genre struggled to make an impact on the local scene to becoming a recognised genre on the continent and abroad.
The AFRIMA Awards are an award ceremony meant to recognise African musicians across the continent. SA Hip Hop has quite a number of representatives at the award ceremony this year. So far there are seven nominees from SA Hip Hop that have been announced.
Shane Eagle, Rouge, Nadia Nakai and Cassper Nyovest are some of the artists nominated to represent the culture at the upcoming award ceremony. Check out the categories South African Hip Hop artists were nominated in below.
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa
- Ammara Brown – Zimbabwe – Akiliz
- Babes Woduno – South Africa – Ganda Ganda
- Lily – Malawi – Bad at Love
- Mandisa Mamba – Swaziland – Party
- Nadia Nakai – South Africa – Money Calling
- Rouge – South Africa – Dololo
- Ruby the Pigeon – Namibia – Rorisang
- Shekhinah – South Africa – Please Mr
Best Male Artist in Southern Africa
- Cassper Nyovest – South Africa – Ksazobalit
- EXQ – Zimbabwe – Pahukama
- Jah Prayzah – Zimbabwe – Nziyo Yerudo
- Kwesta – South Africa – Spirit
- Nasty C – South Africa – Jungle
- Roberto – Zambia – Contolola
- Shane Eagle – South Africa – Let it Flow
- Sibusiso Mashiloane – South Africa – Niza
