FROM THE DIASPORA

Hiphop rapper Samuel Bazawule better known as Blitz has been honored by the Vilcek Foundation for sustaining the excellency and vibrancy of the arts in the United States of America.

2012 saw the African hip hop industry grow across the entire continent and Ghana recorded some of the highest figures with numerous awards being won on the international scene.

Sway has proved himself to be the UK’s wittiest MC’ – Guardian ‘The wit and wisdom of Sway’s lyrics set him apart from other rappers’ – The Times ‘Sway is the purest specimen of Punk spirit in the UK today’ – NME ‘Sway is the future of Hip Hop’ – Chuck D.

In mid January of 2013, famed hip hop superstar Dr. Dre hanged out with Ghanaian reggae sensation Rocky Dawuni at Afro Funke' in Santa Monica, California. The visit which happened on January 17th of this year was the hip hop superstar's first visit to Afro Funke'.