Igbo rap is a Nigerian style of hip hop music that originated in the Igbo-dominated southeastern region of Nigeria and has become more popular since 2000. The style draws its main influences from Igbo traditional music and African American music. Aside other derived styles, it can be combined with highlife, R&B and afro-soul.[1] Most artists and groups who perform Igbo rap usually deliver their lyrics in the Igbo language, although on some occasions, Igbo is blended with Pidgin English.[1]
| Igbo rap | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Hip hop, Igbo traditional music, African American music |
| Cultural origins | Late 1990s Southeastern Nigeria (especially Enugu) |
| Typical instruments | Rapping, vocals, keyboard, sampler, drums |
| Fusion genres | |
| Igbo highlife | |
| Other topics | |
Early pioneers in the scene include Mr Raw (formerly Dat N.I.G.G.A. Raw), Massai, Slowdog, MC Loph, Big Lo and 2Shotz. Today, many musical acts like Phyno, Ugoccie, BosaLin, Nuno Zigi, Zoro, Ifex G, Hype MC (who is the younger brother of Mr Raw), K-Large (who is considered the fastest Igbo rapper) Chimason and Tidinz are considered Igbo rap artists.[2][3][4][5][6][1]