Kiernan Jarryd Forbes , known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper, record producer and businessman. Born in Cape Town and raised in Johannesburg, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011). He was one of the most popular South African musicians of his era and the greatest selling South African hip hop artist of all-time.
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer.
Shane Patrick Hughes, known professionally as Shane Eagle, is a South African rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2015, after finishing fourth place on the first season of the Vuzu rapping reality competition, The Hustle. After releasing several non-album singles, Eagle released his debut album Yellow in 2017, which features the gold-certified lead single, "Let It Flow". In October 2019, Eagle released his debut mixtape, Dark Moon Flower which boasted features from American rappers, Kota the friend, Santi, Caleborate, Dreamville's Lute and Bas along with the English band, The Hics and fellow South African rappers Nasty C and PatrickxxLee.
Arnold Phillips better known by his stage name Aewon Wolf, is a South African rapper, singer, Director and songwriter born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. He is also the co – founder of the Durban creative collective called The wolfpack. He is also the founder of The Werehouse a lifestyle centre and events venue in city of Durban that has contributed a lot to the development of the Durban creative scene.
Lehlogonolo Ronald Mataboge, known professionally as A-Reece, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was raised in Pretoria, Gauteng.
Jabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile (2009). He then rose to prominence on the drama series Zone 14, where he starred for three consecutive seasons, Isibaya and the second season of Ehostela. Sjava ventured into the music industry and signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment. He gained mainstream popularity after he was featured on Miss Pru's acclaimed song "Ameni" in 2015.
Andile Sibabalwe Fiphaza, professionally known as Zoocci Coke Dope is a South African record producer, rapper, singer, and audio engineer. Almost all of his productions begin with the tag "Zoocci Coke Dope! He's the dealer". Zoocci's debut album, Anxiety, was released on 25 November 2019. The follow-up album, Anxiety+ was released on 25 February 2022. He won the Producer of the Year award at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2021.
South African hip hop artist and record producer AKA has released four studio albums, two collaborative albums with Anatii as well as Costa Titch respectively, one extended play (EP), 42 singles and 23 music videos. AKA's music has been released on record labels Sony Music Entertainment Africa, Vth Season and Beam Group.
Nadia Nakai Dlamini, is a Zimbabwean-South African rapper and television personality.
The South African Hip Hop Awards are an annual hip hop award ceremony, that celebrates achievements within the South African hip hop culture, established in 2012. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on SABC. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a televised ceremony.
Ntokozo Zakwe is a South African Rapper born in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal.
Siyabonga Nene, known professionally as Big Zulu, is a South African rapper and songwriter. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016.
Today's Tragedy, Tomorrow's Memory: The Mixtape is the second official mixtape from South African rapper A-Reece. It was released on March 26, 2021. This mixtape features guest appearances Ayanda Jiya, Stogie T, Wordz, Jay Jody and Belo Salo.
Sihle Sithole, known professionally as Blxckie, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer from Sydenham Heights, Durban. His debut studio album B4Now (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.
25K is a South African rapper and record producer whose full name is Lehlohonolo Molefe. He is best known for his 2017 single "Culture Vulture" which surfaced in early 2019, the remix features AKA and Emtee, and was also remixed by Boity Thulo.
Nhlanhla Tshabalala, better known as Frank Casino, is a South African rapper and record producer. He is known for his guest appearance on "Mayo" by DJ Speedsta with Shane Eagle, Yung Swiss and Tellaman.
Tokelo Moyakhe, is a South African rapper and songwriter known professionally as Maglera Doe Boy. He came to prominence subsequent to the release of "Never Ride" by MashBeatz after the single went viral on a video sharing platform TikTok.
Thato Matlebyane, professionally known as Thato Saul ( ) is a South African rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence subsequent to the release of "Never Ride" by Mashbeatz after the single went viral on a video sharing platform TikTok.
"Wuz Dat?" is a lead single by South African TV personality and rapper Boity and rapper Nasty C from her debut extended play (EP) 4436 (2020) released on 27 August 2018 through Universal Music South Africa, it was certified Platinum in South Africa which became the first single by a female rapper in South Africa to be certified Platinum.
Pop Star is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter and videographer Yanga Chief released on 27 November 2020 through Sony Music Entertainment Africa under exclusive license from Young Legend Music, it is the sequel to his debut extended play (EP) Becoming a Pop Star (2019). It was led by singles "BBAF" and "Manelo", and features guest appearances from Langa Mavuso, Maglera Doe Boy, Frank Casino, Tshego AMG, SaveMilli and Thabsie.
