Ep. 111: Lyricx: Breaking in Ghana, Building Across Africa
In the Hip Hop African Podcast, Lyricx, founder of the Africa Breaking Academy, discusses the evolution of Ghana’s breaking scene. He emphasizes connecting breaking with African culture and music,...
View ArticleEp. 110: Mutombo Da Poet & 20 Years of Spoken Word in Ghana
Mutombo Da Poet discusses his return to recording and the evolution of Ghana's spoken-word scene on The Hip Hop African Podcast. He reflects on two decades of performance, the influence of hip hop, and...
View ArticleEp. 109: Lyrical Joe on Lyricism & Legacy
Lyrical Joe, a prominent Ghanaian rapper, discusses faith, lyricism, and the future of hip-hop on The Hip Hop African Podcast. Reflecting on his journey from dropout to respected artist, he emphasizes...
View ArticleEp. 108: Hip Hop Studies at HBCUs (Archive Edition)
This archival episode revisits a 2018 panel at Howard University discussing HBCUs' roles in Hip Hop Studies. Scholars explored hip hop's significance in academia, activism, and cultural preservation....
View ArticleEp. 107: What Is Hip Hop Studies?
In this solo episode of The Hip Hop African Podcast, Msia explores the question: What is Hip Hop Studies? The episode approaches Hip Hop Studies from an African Studies and cultural studies...
View ArticleSpecial Series: Student Voices in African Hip Hop
The Hip Hop African Podcast introduces a student series showcasing final projects from the Hip Hop & Social Change in Africa course at Howard and George Washington Universities. The episodes...
View ArticleEp 106: Hip-Hop as Archive, Pedagogy, and Practice: The Work of Osmic Menoe
In this episode of The Hip Hop African Podcast, South African hip-hop pioneer Osmic Menoe discusses the history and evolution of hip-hop in South Africa. He reflects on his roles in founding Back to...
View ArticleEp. 105: Afrobeats vs. Hip Hop: Why the Distinction Matters
In this episode of The Hip Hop African Podcast, Msia delves into the ongoing debate about the differences between Afrobeats and hip hop. She highlights their distinct characteristics and the impact of...
View Article2026 Hip-Hop Events to Have on Your Radar
In 2026, Hip-Hop culture and education will thrive with significant events like the European Hip Hop Studies Conference, Trinity International Hip Hop Festival, World Hip Hop Dance Championship, and...
View ArticleEp. 104: Dokta on African Graffiti, Hip-Hop Pedagogy & Social Change
A Hip Hop African Podcast conversation with Dokta, Senegalese graffiti pioneer and FESTIGRAFF founder, on African hip-hop history, graffiti as pedagogy, and community-centered cultural production.
View ArticleEp. 103: Ready D on Four Decades of South African Hip Hop
In this episode of The Hip Hop African Podcast, DJ Ready D reflects on his musical journey and the evolution of hip hop in South Africa. He discusses his early experiences with hip hop during...
View ArticleEp 102: Simon of Y’en a Marre on Hip Hop, Activism, & the New Senegalese
In this episode, we talk with Simon, rapper and co-founder of Y’en a Marre, the Senegalese movement that turned hip hop into a force for political change. Simon reflects on the group’s impact during...
View Article3rd Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference
The Howard University Hip-Hop Conference (Nov 14-16) invites submissions on the theme "Respect the Technique: Hip-Hop and Technology," exploring technology's impact on Hip-Hop culture. Proposals for...
View ArticleEp 101: Respect the Technique: A Mixtape Episode
This episode features a mixtape with 24 tracks from various African MCs, showcasing diverse styles and languages, from established artists to rising stars. The mix highlights the continent’s music...
View ArticleUnapologetic: African Women in Hip-Hop
In the Let Her Cook episode "Unapologetic," students explore African women in hip-hop, featuring artists Eno Barony, Keko, Gigi Lamayne, and Reespect. They emphasize these women’s assertive expression...
View ArticleThe Sound of the Diaspora: Identity and Resistance in African Hip Hop
This mixtape celebrates the power of hip hop as a tool for resistance, pride in identity, and unity within the African Diaspora. It features artists like Styles P, Aminé, Blitz The Ambassador, and...
View ArticleEp. 100: Fou Malade: Hip Hop, Resistance, and the Making of a New African
In a 2024 interview, Malal Talla, also known as Fou Malade, discusses his influential role in Senegalese hip hop and activism. He reflects on his musical evolution, the political journey of Y’en a...
View ArticleThank you for your support
After a year-long hiatus, the podcast returns, with interviews and bonus episodes showcasing student projects centered on diaspora artists and discussion of gender and identity in hip hop. The podcast...
View ArticleHHAP Ep. 31: Wachata Crew on Graffiti & Hip Hop Culture in Tanzania
Wachata Crew is the biggest, and oldest graffiti crew in Tanzania. With more than a decade of experience, the members of Wachata Crew are established and respected members of the hip hop scene in...
View ArticleHHAP Ep. 30: Hip Hop Producer Duke on Boombap & Hip Hop Production in Tanzania
This is an interview with Tanzanian hip hop producer Duke, founder of M Lab records, Tamaduni Muzik, and the Hip Hop Kilinge (cypher). The interview is mostly in SWAHILI, but we switch back & forth...
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