Kenyan rappers have come along way since the days of Kalamashaka.The
crew are considered the godfathers of rap music in Kenya, setting the
foundation on which other rappers have built their career. In the
process, a Kenyan hip-hop culture and community has emerged; cypher
battles, dressing, art and spoken word. In the search for Kenya’s finest
rappers, we talked to a sample group of producers, fans and the current
rappers on who they think make it on the list. The results are in. We
present to you the top 10 best Kenyan rappers of all time:
10. Octopizzo
The
Number Nane Boy is the self-proclaimed King of Swag. He
has a song about to drill the point, in case there is doubt. Octopizzo,
the most famous rapper out of Kibera, attracts passion on both ends –
fans and haters. But irrespective of where you stand, you gotta
recognize his hustle. Octopizzo (Henry Ohanga) is considered as one of
the finest rappers and one of the very few that has grown his brand
through enterprise (clothing & condom products) and community
projects. He is the founder of YGB (Young Gifted and Black) and the CEO
of Choclate City Tours. He is a father to two daughters.
