What’s up, Battle Rap Africa fam?
September hit hard — full of culture, controversy, and creative war. We dropped interviews, features, and editorials that pushed the narrative forward. If you missed a beat, here’s your round-by-round breakdown:
🔥 Feature & Interview Highlights
“I’m My Only Competition” – Dabu the Gemini Talks Alpha Hybrid, King Rbics, and Kaos in Lagos
A deep conversation with one of the sharpest pens in Africa. Dabu unpacks past battles, strategies for Kaos in Lagos, and how he views himself in competition.
“Kaos in Lagos is not just an event, it’s a statement.” – Alpha Hybrid
Alpha Hybrid breaks down why he’s bridging event curation and battle rap, hosting and battling simultaneously, and what the Lagos card means for the culture.
Buez on Alpha Hybrid: “I Came to Make a Statement, Not Just to Win”
Buez reflects on his breakout performance, proving skeptics wrong with an emotional third round and showing that battle rap is about more than just wins.
🧠 Culture, Commentary & Perspective
No Division, Just Bars: Flowshow Calls for Unity in Nigerian Battle Rap
Flowshow — veteran, league builder, cultural voice — speaks on unity, infrastructure, judging bias, and the blueprint for sustainable growth in Nigerian battle rap.
Exbeeshop: The Spirit of Reactions
A closer look at one of the most polarizing and captivating figures in the reaction game. His presence, energy, and spiritual lens on battle rap get unpacked.
Top 10 Best Nigerian Hip-Hop Projects of 2025 (Mid-Year Review)
Though not purely battle rap, this list helps map the soundscape rappers are moving through — useful context for battlers riding the same cultural waves.
🏅 Honours & Highlights
Celebrating a Visionary: Birthday Tribute to Chairman Jokotoye Olawale
This piece honored Chairman Jokotoye Olawale’s enduring leadership, celebrating him as a cultural builder and Pan-African voice in battle rap.
Happy Birthday DayGenius: Architect of Battle Rap Africa’s New Era
A tribute to the visionary who built Battle Rap Africa from passion to platform, shaping a new era for the culture.
🔍 What It All Adds Up To
- Versatility in Voice: From personal stories to cultural commentary.
- Cultural Threads: The spirit of reactions, leadership, and storytelling matter as much as the bars.
- Bridging Scenes: From Lagos to the continent, September built momentum for Africa’s global presence in battle rap.
📅 What to Watch This October
- The fallout from Kaos in Lagos — the bars, the verdicts, and the controversies.
- More Exclusives Interviews as we plan to bring to you TMR on the just concluded Kaos in Lagos event. Queen Moda on her next International bout, Master P on his killing spree & a B.R.A Special (Guess Who???)
- Spotlighting underdogs and upcoming battlers — the new voices pushing through.
- October’s Main Feature: Who The Fuck Is This Colson and his Impact on the Culture.
- Plus many more…..
Thanks for rocking with us. September was loud, layered, and legendary. October promises even more fire. Stay tuned — the pen never sleeps.
— BigDan / Battle Rap Africa
✍️ Editor’s Desk
