I Grew Up Looking Up To Nigerian Rappers – South African Rapper, Nasty C

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I Grew Up Looking Up To Nigerian Rappers – South African Rapper, Nasty C

Popular South African rapper, Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, aka Nasty C, has disclosed that he was inspired by many African rappers growing up.

He listed rappers such as M.I Abaga, Phyno, Olamide and even Sarkodie.

He also said he drew inspiration from rap artists in his home country, such as the late AKA and Cassper Nyovest.

The 26-year-old disclosed this in a podcast interview with Afrozons.

He said, “My pioneers for hip-hop in Africa in no order are M.I, Sakordie, Olamide, Phyno, AKA, Cassper [Nyovest], Naeto C… There’s so many.”

The 'Easy' crooner is regarded as one of the most commercially successful rappers on the continent.

He has collaborated with several Nigerian artists, including Burna Boy, Runtown and Davido.