South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest,has hailed the efforts of Ghanaian rapper by branding him the biggest proponent from the West African nation.
All rappers claim their best, which they do say through their music lyrics underlined by ego and self esteem. But when the evidence clearly illustrates Sarkodie is the best and there are no two ways about.
Sharing his opinion about Hip Hop in general on the African continent, the multiple award winning artiste said he is looking forward to day Africans will find their own identity with the genre.
Here’s what he said:
South African Hip-hop is in the forefront of African Hip-hop in general. It might not be as popular as it is in South Africa in Nigeria. But I know for a fact that the rappers from Nigeria are kinda unknown in SA. If we talk about crossing over, I know that a lot of people in Nigeria know about my music. I know that in Kenya and Ghana it’s the same thing.
I’m not just talking about me, I’m talking about the movement. Sarkodie is big in Ghana, but are there other rappers who are as big as Sarkodie from Ghana? The South African Hip-hop movement is big across, also in London, New York…we are out there performing in different countries.
Me saying that might offend people here. They might feel that I’m taking shots at Nigerian music. But that’s not the deal. If we are to discuss in terms of numbers and appeal across the world, it’s just the way it is.
