Hip hop is a cultural movement composed of four parts: breakdancing, graffiti art, rapping and DJing. It spread to much of Africa, including Nigeria, in the 1980s. Breakdancing was particularly popular. Breakdancer in Ljubljana. ... A breakdancer performing a one-handed freeze (also known as a pike) in the streets of Paris. ... For other uses, see Graffiti (disambiguation). ... Venus de Milo exhibited in the Louvre museum, France. ... Popular West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg performing for the US Navy. ... DJ or dj may stand for Disc jockey, dinner jacket The DeadJournal website, or Djibouti. ... Africa is the worlds second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia. ... MacGyver - 1980s hero The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ...

In the 1990s, groups like The Trybesmen ("Trybal Marks", 1999) and Plantashun Boyz became a part of mainstream Nigerian music after the collapse of pop trends like Yo-pop. The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Plantashun Boyz was a very successful Nigerian Hip-Hop Band that comprised of members Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo (popularly known as Blackface), Innocent Ujah Idibia (best known as 2face Idibia) and Chibuzor Orji (Best known as Faze). ... Yo-pop is a style of Nigerian popular music, popularized in the 1980s by Segun Adewale. ...

The African Beatz magazine, based in Nigeria, is a prominent African hip hop publication. Hip-Hop World and Bubbles magazines are other major Nigerian hip hop publications.

Ruggedman, an Igbo artist, is known for his hardcore lyrics, and has being doing shows around the world, including Dublin, Ireland, Ghana, and elsewhere. Bosalin,(aka Blaq Xoul) is another Nigerian Igbo Artiste that reps the Streets of Africa without losing out the Home touch Known as the Underground king Of AfroHipHop Other prominent artists include modenine, Olusegun Olugbadura Osaniyi (AKA Lord of Ajasa), 2face Idibia, Eedris Abdulkareem, 2Shotz,Ruff, Rugged & Raw Ruggedman, born Michael Ugochukwu Stephens on the 20th of September (date and age of artist are withheld) in Ehem, Abia State is a Nigerian rapper. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... Innocent Ujah Idibia best known as 2face Idibia is a recording artist from Benue State, Nigeria. ... Eedris Abdulkareem, born Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja, is a Nigerian hip hop artist. ...

Young upcoming Nigerian artists are beginning to emerge beyond of Africa. In the United States, a group of university students came together to form a group called Amplifyd Crew. The group has performed in Boston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, and Washington, DC. Their blend of Afro music and contemporary hip-hop gives them a unique sound. Likewise, London-based JJC and the 419 Squad enjoys a strong following. Boston is a town and small port c. ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union. ...

External links

• Nigerian hip hop forum