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Hip-hop is by no means a new concept in Arewa (Northern Nigeria). Rap music is becoming an integral part of the urban youth consciousness of the region.
But seeing a woman rap mind blowing is definitely unique and surprisingly electric.
In northern Nigeria, male entertainers such as DJ AB, Morel, Classiq and Deezell have overshadowed the hip-hop industry. One would even wonder if there are any female rappers in the North.
But female rappers are beginning to counter traditional stereotypes through hip-hop by navigating places even some male entertainers are afraid to tread.
Here is a list of female hip-hop artists from northern Nigeria.
1. Hadi Lappier
Kaduna-born Hadiza Yau, known by her stage name Hadi Lappiah, began rapping at the young age of 17.
She focuses on the hip-hop genre ‘Gambara’, which is similar to hip-hop street rap and diss tracks.
The entertainer hails from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria and is known for her modest attire.
Lapier’s ability to control crowds when she holds the mic has been described as highly professional.
She hopes to one day be as big as Nicki Minaj.Taffy, Boss Lady, etc.
2. Princess Mfida
Another rising rapper from northern Nigeria is Princess Aisham Feeder.
Reportedly half-caste, the 23-year-old rapper was born in Maiduguri and raised in Abuja.
Mufieda, who started making music at the age of 16, won the Most Promising Arewa Female Hip-Hop Rapper award at the CAFE 2016/17 Awards.
Her hit songs include: Sixteen, Hotspot, Leg Chain, Rwandjiki, Jimana, Baza Freestyle.
She composes most of her music in Hausa.
3. Safiya Yusuf
Safiya Yusuf aka Safaa recently joined the bandwagon of female hip-hop artists from northern Nigeria.
A former actress, Yusuf ditched acting for rap after leaked nudity cost her the role. She left the film industry and recently released her hit single ‘Kwalelenka’.
She is considered one of the lucky few artists to achieve short-term success. Safari said she auditioned for the Arewa24 TV series ‘Kwana Casa’in’ when she was 18 years old.
4. Lil Pee
Promise Bitrus Emmanuel aka Lil pee is considered the queen of Hausa hip hop music.
She is from Taraba State and was born on January 8, 1997.
Inspired by Hausa hip-hop artists such as Dj Ab and Morell, the young prodigy began rapping at an early age.
Some of her most popular songs include Yan Arewa, Arewa Namu and Nazo.
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