Top 10 Best Rappers In Africa In 2023

Africa is known for producing the best rappers. African rappers have established their names across the world. They earn a good amount of money and have great social media followers. In this article, let’s talk about the top 10 best rappers in Africa in 2023.

1. Nasty C

Nasty C, also known as Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, is a famous rapper, songwriter, and record producer from South Africa. He has won “The Headies Award’ for “African Artiste of the Year.” His record labels are Def Jam Recordings, Tall Racks Records, Def Jam Africa, and Universal Music Africa.

2. Khaligraph Jones

Khaligraph Jones is a famous rapper from Kenya, a country in East Africa. Jones is the second-best rapper in Africa in 2023. His real name is Brian Ouko Omollo. His record labels are Brian Ouko Omollo Khaligraph Jones, CD Run and BLUE INK.

3. Cassper Nyovest

Cassper Nyovest, AKA Refiloe Maele Phoolo, is a popular rapper from South Africa. Nyovest has won the MTV Africa Music Awards. Siyathandana and Baby girl are the famous songs of Cassper Nyovest.

4. Sho Madjozi

Sho Madjozi is a female rapper from South Africa. Madjozi has won the BET Award for Best New International Act Award. She is best known for her songs like Kona, Idhom, Wakanda Forever and Di Hawks.

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5. Sarkodie

Sarkodie, AKA Michael Owusu Addo, is a rapper and songwriter from Ghana, a country in West Africa. The Ghanaian rapper has won the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for “Artiste of the Decade”. He is famous across Africa.

6. AKA

AKA is a rapper from South Africa. AKA has won the “Most Valuable Artist” award and the “South African Music” award for producing the best music video. He was named to Forbes for the single “Victory Lap”. Some of his famous songs are Be Careful What You Wish For, Touch my blood and Bhovamania.

7. FALZ

FALZ is a famous rapper from Nigeria. He has won the BET Awards, City People Entertainment Awards and Headies Awards. His real name is Folarin Falana. He has also acted in some famous films in Nigeria.

8. PHYNO

PHYNO is a famous artist and rapper from Nigeria. He has won the Best Rap Single award for producing great rap songs. The Nigerian artist is famous for rapping in the Igbo language. His genre is Hip hop music, Igbo rap, Afropop, Afrobeats and Nigerian Hip Hop.

9. Nadia Nakai

Nadia Nakai is a famous female rapper from South Africa. The beautiful South African rapper has won the “Best Female Artist” award and the “Most Stylish Artist” award. Her full name is Nadia Nakai Dlamini. Her record labels are Def Jam Recordings and Def Jam Africa.

10. M.anifest

M.anifest is a well-known rapper and musician from Ghana. The rapper has won the “Best Rapper” award and the “Hip-Hop song of the year” award. His real name is Kwame Ametepee Tsikata. His famous songs are Makaa Maka, God MC, Game over, and Sugar ft. Brymo and Be My Woman.

This is the list of the top 10 best rappers in Africa in 2023. Who is your favourite rapper?

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