Togolese Hip Hop - History

History

Togolese hip hop has started with the group "Black Syndicate" composed of O. Below and Y. More from Lomé the capital of Togo. Most of the Togolese hip hop artists are students from high schools or university schools. The big arena of Togolese hip hop may be categorized according to each artist's style of music. Some Togolese hip hop artists seem to be specialized in the mixing of popular songs made up with rapping beats. The most influential artist known in this category is Eric MC a.k.a. The Black Nigga who won twice the Togo Hip Hop Awards with his first album "Adjamofo".

Another category of Togolese hip hop artists are those who are inspired by soul music. Their beats are more soft and their lyrics talk about love and hope. As an example one can site WEDY who changed the image of the Togolese hip hop.

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