Why is Nigerian trap music hot right now?
A new wave of young rappers is trying to put Naija trap on the map. Will they make it?
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
August 6, 202112m 3s
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Show Notes
If you still haven’t heard of Naija trap, believe us: you will. A new generation of ambitious young rappers is trying to put Nigerian trap on the map. But can they succeed in an industry where Afrobeats is still king? And what exactly makes their beats so unique? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) Guests: Simi Drey, Nigerian TV and radio presenter; Trill Xoe, Nigerian trap artist. #AfricaDaily