Who is the King of Hip Hop in kenya?

rapper Khaligraph Jones
Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones has been crowned Africa’s Best Hip hop act at Soundcity MVP awards in Lagos, Nigeria. Khaligraph beat the likes of Falz from Nigeria, South Africa’s Kwesta and Ghana’s Sarkodie among many others to bag the prestigious award at the event that was held in January 11, 2020.

Who started Genge in Kenya?

The name was coined by the producer Clemo and popularized by Kenyan rappers Jua Cali and Nonini who started off at Calif Records, and is commonly sung in Sheng (Swahili slang), Swahili or local dialects. The term genge is a sheng word for “a group or a mass of people”.

What is the meaning of Gengetone?

Gengetone is a sub-genre of Kenyan hip hop music that has evolved from its predecessor Genge which was popular in the early to mid-2000s.

Who is the best Gengetone artist in Kenya?

10 Gengetone musicians toping Kenyan charts in 2020

  • Ssaru. Photo: Courtesy.
  • Ethic Entertainment. Photo: Courtesy.
  • Sailors. Photo: Courtesy.
  • Ochungulo Family. Photo: Courtesy.
  • Mbogi Genje. Photo: Courtesy.
  • Rico Gang. Photo: Courtesy.
  • Boondocks Gang . Photo: Courtesy.
  • Chris Kaiga. Photo: Courtesy.

Who started Gengetone?

The answer to this tug of war came in the form of a track called “Lamba Lolo” released by a Umoja-based collective called Ethic in 2018. With its raw lyrics and upbeat production, “Lamba Lolo” became a viral hit on YouTube – garnering over 4 million views. This was the beginning of the “Gengetone” revolution.

When did Genge music start?

Gengetone is inspired by genge, a Kenyan hip-hop genre that was popular in the 2000s.

Who is the richest rapper in Kenya?

The richest rapper in Kenya is Hubert Mbuku Nakitare, born 2 October 1982, commonly known by his stage name Nonini. He is a Kenyan hip-hop recording artist, entertainer, radio presenter, businessman and philanthropist.

Who’s the best rapper in Kenya?

Khaligraph is one of the most versatile rappers in Kenya. He can rap slowly, fast, in ragga, change the flow all in one verse. Khaligraph is also an exceptional writer going by his songs.

Where is Gengetone from?

Kenyan
Gengetone is a Kenyan genre that evolved from Genge, the hip hop sub-genre born out of California-based Calif Records, which had acts such as Nonini and Jua Cali.