Essential nigerian hip hop listening

The albums that define
nigerian hip hop.

Our picks for where to start with nigerian hip hop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top Nigerian hip hop artists

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Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Olamide music

A vibrant blend of Afrobeat rhythms and contemporary hip hop, encapsulating Olamide's energetic style.

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