Nigeria got the deserved recognition as one
of the best hip hop nations when some of her
music luminaries joined scores
of international superstars that illuminated
the 11th edition of the BET Hiphop Awards
over the weekend.
The
Nigerian stars, led by DJ Jimmy Jatt,
Modenine, Sasha and M.I, among others,
caught worldwide attention with their
amazing delivery when they appeared on
the 2011 international broadcast of the
awards held in Atlanta, United States.
The Nigerian female emcees, not only made
history by being featured in the first ever
all-female African Cypher, they were also
given an international platform to showcase
their talents. And this historical event
created a sensational viral frenzy and a
buzz in the entertainment industry globally
with an incredible positive feedback from
the public.
Apart from Sasha, the other super sexy
female Nigerian MCs include Muna, Eva, Zee
and Blaise.
They paved way for their male counterparts
led by Modenine with DJ Jimmy Jatt behind
the wheel of steel. The other male rappers in
the cipher are MI, Ice Prince, Naeto C, OD,
Sauce Kid and Vector. The most notable
rapper missing that night was Dagrin. And
the guys really held up his memory with
some spotting T Shirts emblazoned with his
picture and name.
Sasha, who has gone to established herself
as one of Africa’s leading female rappers,
during her performance further gave it up
for Dagrin. Apart from dropping most of her
lines in Yoruba, bringing back the memory
of the late rapper, she held up a black T
Shirt on which a bold picture of him was
emblazoned and flaunted it to millions of
global audience in America, Europe, Asia
and Africa.
Akin Akinleye, British-Nigerian music critic
said in an email message to Showbiz Trends:
“Today, I am proud of my Nigerian roots. I
just finished watching BET Hip Hop Awards
2011. And our boys and girls made us proud.
From Sasha, Blaise, Luna and Eva to MI,
Naeto C, Modenine and Ice Prince. They are
the Cypher.”
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