For the past eight years, Tkay Maidza has been honing her sound to become one of Australia's top rap ambassadors. The Zimbabwean born hip-hop artist who was for some time tempted by a career in architecture, broke into the music business when she was just 16-years-old. She went on to tour the globe and work with dance pop artists including France's Martin Solveig.

Celebration of urban Nigerian hip hop and dancehall music ‘Festac Music Festival’ has held at the FHA field 23 Road Festac town.

He's one of the world's hip-hop superstars. Akon sat down with FRANCE 24's Amobé Mévégué to talk about the release of not one, not two, but three new albums. The author of the 2005 hit single "Lonely" is now trying out different styles. Whether it's hip-hop, latino or pop music, Akon says he doesn't want to be limited to one musical genre.

He's one of the world's hip-hop superstars. Akon sat down with FRANCE 24's Amobé Mévégué to talk about the release of not one, not two, but three new albums. The author of the 2005 hit single "Lonely" is now trying out different styles. Whether it's hip-hop, latino or pop music, Akon says he doesn't want to be limited to one musical genre.

Hip-hop in Saudi Arabia: Radio host Big Hass supports local talents

Tributes are pouring in for Jabulani Tsambo, the South African hip hop artist popularly known as Hip Hop Pantsula, who died on Wednesday.

Yesterday marked the release of A Study On Self-worth: Yxng Dxnzl, MI’s long-awaited 8th solo project in 10 years. The legendary MC has spent most, if not all, of those years at the top of Nigerian hip-hop, and has evolved from an artist who over relies on his lyrics to paint pictures, to one who appreciates putting pictures right next to his words.

Whitney Houston’s drug problems, bisexuality and bringing Hip-hop to mainstream audiences are featured in new documentary ‘Clive Davis: The Soundtrack To Our Lives’.