THE just-concluded April edition of Str8 Up Hip-hop was not just a gathering of female hip-hop acts and their fans, but also a convergence of their male counterparts who came out to support the hardworking ladies. The event which was hosted by the amazing Toni Payne, was exciting from start to finish as guests were treated to the best of hip-hop by B-Girl showcase, graffiti, freestyle sessions and battle emcee sessions won by the defending champion, Yung Soss.
Outstanding performances by Butafly, Splash, Thelma and Kiss, as well as captivating spoken word by Dolapo, impressive deejaying by DJ Lambogini and DJ OZ, contributed to an unforgettable experience. The large turnout no doubt indicated that females in the Hip-hop scene are truly appreciated and loved by the hip-hop community.
Str8 Up Hip-hop seized the occasion to honour Sasha P and Weird MC for their selfless contributions to the growth of hip-hop in Nigeria. Sasha P performed some of her classic songs, including her timeless hit Adara, while Weird MC gave an electrifying performance of her hit song remix, Ijo Ya.
In her appreciation speech, Weird MC said: “When I started out, we were very few female artists compared to what we have now. The effort of upcoming female artistes in Nigeria is commendable and I encourage them to keep pressing forward in their pursuits even with more determination and resilience.”
Also, the first ever Nigerian female DJ, late DJ Lokshai was honored in recognition of her status as a bonafide hip-hop pioneer and a financial donation was presented to her daughter, Jadesola. A very touching documentary which was put together by Buckwyld Media Production shed more light on the exploits of the late DJ and her unwavering determination to put female DJs in the limelight.
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