ProVerb’s Memoir Is A Huge Slap In The Face To South African Hip-Hop In his memoir, one of South Africa's revered lyricistsProVerband his co-author compromise his rich story with trite motivational talk. music March 3, 2021
The Mysterious Road to A-Reece’s ‘Paradise II' A-Reecehas all eyes on him in anticipation for his upcoming album 'Paradise II', but the South African rapper is not perturbed. news August 21, 2020
Price to Pay: The Complicated Relationship Between Ambitiouz Entertainment and South Africa’s Music Scene Through all the horror stories shared by artists, it's impossible to overlook Ambitiouz Entertainment's contribution to South African music. music July 16, 2020
Things Take Time In The Empire of Sheep An in-depth look at two hip-hop albums that capture the state of affairs in South Africa:YoungstaCPT's3TandStogie T'sThe Empire of Sheep. music January 16, 2020
It Will Take More Than an ‘Authentic African Sound’ for South African Artists to Blow Up Globally It will take more than that. music August 2, 2019
Why Nasty C is The Greatest South African Rapper of This Generation In the generation of South African rappers who rose to prominence after 2010, no one can touchNasty C. music February 14, 2019
There’s No One Way To Be An “Authentic” South African Artist Rappers with American accents tell authentic South African stories. music October 18, 2018
‘Touch My Blood’ Is AKA’s Most Layered Album Thematically and sonically, this is AKA's most diverse album. One which sees him shouting out legends and mentioning his coloured identity. op-ed July 16, 2018
Khuli Chana Has Already Done What Your Favorite Rapper Is Still Trying to Do Khuli Chana is sharing unreleased songs that are better than what your fave will release in the future. op-ed June 28, 2018
How Sjava, Emtee & Saudi Turned 'African Trap Music' Into An Internationally Recognized Sound We dive into what African Trap Music (ATM) is, how it started, and what it means for South African hip-hop. music June 27, 2018
Lil Wayne’s Influence on South African Hip-Hop On the 10thanniversary of Lil Wayne'sTha Carter IIIalbum, we look at its impact on SA hip-hop. popular June 8, 2018
Why Do We Act Shocked When Rappers Live Up To Their Lyrics? Either we are not listening, or we don't take rap or rappers seriously. music March 26, 2018
This Is Why Stogie T Can’t Be Labeled A Bitter South African Hip-Hop OG "There's no space for nuance in this social media era." music January 3, 2018
Cassper Nyovest Is the Poster Boy For Biting in South African Hip-Hop How long are we going to allow Cassper Nyovest to get away with biting? music November 1, 2017
AKA, Anatii and the Gospel of Money & Power South African rappers Anatii and AKA preach a different gospel on their joint album, 'Be Careful What You Wish For.' music July 31, 2017
Nasty C Just Doesn't Understand Racism In two interviews Nasty C said he has never experienced racism. The rapper just doesn't understand what racism is. op-ed July 7, 2017
How Cassper Nyovest Became The Biggest South African Hip-Hop Artist The story of how Cassper Nyovest became the biggest rapper—if not musician—in all of South Africa and the continent. music June 23, 2017
Hip-Hop & Kwaito’s Long Love-Hate Relationship The complex relationship between kwaito and SA hip-hop: collaborations, shots, cross-influences and an undeniable symbiotic relationship. audio April 20, 2017
Da L.E.S Is the Unsung Champion of South African New School Rap How Da L.E.S paved the way for new school rap in South Africa. music February 7, 2017
Tumi Molekane is the Only OG Releasing Albums We Care About Sabelo Mkhabela talks Tumi Molekane's new Stogie T album in the latest edition of his South African hip-hop column for Okayafrica. music December 10, 2016
19-Year-Old Nasty C Understands the South African Hip-Hop Industry Better Than Anyone Sales don’t matter that much in 2016, and South African rapper Nasty C gets this better than anyone. music September 30, 2016
South African Hip-Hop Has Lost Its Political Voice South African hip-hop is at its peak, yet the tradition of political commentary that's been a vital part of the art form has disappeared. music August 9, 2016
AKA, Arrogance and Hypocrisy Sabelo Mkhabela addresses AKA's haters in a new instalment of his South African hip-hop column for Okayafrica. news July 2, 2016
When Will SABC Show Some Respek for South Africa's Young Talent? SABC recycling yesteryear hits is a reflection of how backwards South African media is. op-ed June 10, 2016
