Côte d’Ivoire: African Rap Awards – Didi B Crowned Best Rapper In West Africa

by admin-anb

Who is the best rapper in West Africa? The question has often been at the heart of lively debates among music lovers. On September 8, the jury of the first edition of the African Rap Awards held in Ouagadougou decided: the Ivorian singer Bassa Zérehoué Diyilem alias Didi B was crowned the best rapper in South Africa. ‘West.

By winning this umpteenth trophy, the former leader of the “boy band” Kiff no beat proves that he was not wrong to attempt a solo career despite numerous warnings. Going from being a member of a popular teenage group to a solo career was a risky bet.

But the 31-year-old artist has achieved a great success by multiplying collaborations with Ivorian and international singers from different musical universes. With “History”, her first album after dozens of successful singles, Didi B has achieved the biggest performance of her career so far.

It is the sonic jewel of an artist with exceptional creative power who demonstrates that he can tick many boxes by moving, for example from ivory rap to orthodox hip hop, or to calmer songs and more lively lyrics. or even with very danceable titles.

Winner of the Afrima prize for best song of the year 2022 with his title “Tala” obtained in Dakar, the Ivorian singer had a full house on February 4 in the legendary Élysée Montmartre hall in Paris.

The one who claims the throne of Ivorian rap has thus taken a good step ahead of his competitors by giving his musical career an international dimension.

After filling stadiums in sub-Saharan Africa, Didi B, who now operates within the label of the French artist Booba, aims to conquer Europe.

The title of best rapper in West Africa, which is added to the already long list of his awards, confirms, if necessary, the full extent of his talent.

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