Namibian Hip Hop

With a population of roughly 2.2 million people Namibia is still a growing nation and the same can be said about the culture of Hip Hop amongst it's people. Hip Hop in Namibia is at an early stage as it tries to solidify it's roots in the Namibian music industry. More and more artist are joining the fast growing Hip Hop movement that has been welcomed by the youth of the nation as a "breath of fresh air" to what was predominantly a Kwaito industry.

The birth of Hip Hop in Namibia was a slow and painstaking process, as many who tried to ply their art in the hip hop genre failed dismally to attract any following. As the years went by and the people grew more educated not only towards the music but the culture, things picked up in pase and many were amazed by the talent that lay hidden. From but a handful of artists to a slowly growing movement.

Many view Shikololo as the father of Namibian hip hop with songs like "Ondjila ohile" and "Takamisa", he was an outstanding lyricist with a flawless delivery. Then came Tesh, Jericho and the Black Market Crew who catapulted the genre to greater heights, at the same time the awareness of the people grew and a true Hip Hop culture was born. With radio ciphers and underground battles more and more people started to become educated and we're grasping the concept of Hip Hop. The above mentioned were "mainstream" artist getting more and more radio and television play by the day. But just as they had come forth from the "underground" Many more were grooming their art and waiting for the right moment to enter the spotlight...

Land of the Brave

This was one of the first. Shikololo - Ekondobolo