Nigerian rappers might be heavily slept on, but we cannot deny their influence on the music culture. How many of these greats do you know?
Nigerian rap is a force of nature—a raw, pulsating blend of local dialects, street swagger, and global hip-hop influences shaping the music scene for decades. From the gritty underground cyphers of Lagos to the polished airwaves of today, Naija rap has carved out a space that reflects the nation’s energy, resilience, and storytelling prowess.
The evolution of Nigerian hip-hop has been anything but linear. It started with pioneers who laid…
