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Motswako

Revisiting Planet Jabba
Friday
/ 29 October 2021

Revisiting Planet Jabba

For a man to whom music was a mission, the local industry ultimately proved too narrow

By Kwanele Sosibo
Rebel without a pause
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Rebel without a pause

For much of his career, motswako rapper Mo’Molemi has attempted to capture and make sense of the precarious position young black people occupy

By Gopolang Botlhokwane
Motswakolistas left their mark beyond Mahikeng
Article
/ 18 January 2019

Motswakolistas left their mark beyond Mahikeng

Motswako was born from the hunger of Mahikeng’s young people to express themselves and solidify their hip-hop identity.

By Gopolang Botlhokwane
Cassper’s filled up by his loyal Tsibipians
Article
/ 7 December 2018

Cassper’s filled up by his loyal Tsibipians

Belonging doesn’t come for free, but this Motswako heavyweight’s fans don’t mind paying the price

By Zaza Hlalethwa and Malcolm Sekgothe
HHP, motswako maestro, has died at the age of 38
Article
/ 24 October 2018

HHP, motswako maestro, has died at the age of 38

Although he didn’t start the style, Jabba is considered a motswako pioneer, raising the bar for the style and influencing a generation of rappers

By Arts Desk
Maftown Heights hits Jo’burg
Article
/ 27 November 2013

Maftown Heights hits Jo’burg

Maftown Heights has returned to Newtown, Johannesburg, and will be featuring some of the hottest SA hip-hop acts around.

By Rhode Marshall

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