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Here’s Why Jay Z Signed AKA and Cassper Nyovest

By Joseph Lubandi

Posted on February 5, 2016

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Hip-hop mogul Jay Z spoke out about having signed two of South Africa’s top MCs, AKA and Cassper Nyovest:

“I am black and y’all know Africa is blessed with talent and for Cassper Nyovest and AKA they are the true definition of hip-hop,” the rapper said according to ondamic.com. He added: “In Africa they understand the game.”

Jay Z explained that he and his label, Roc Nation, had chosen Africa because of the exciting potential of a new environment where they can explore new talents.

This statement came just in time, bringing clarity for a whole lot of South African hip-hop fans and followers who have been waiting for an explanation since the initial announcement on the 26th of January 2016.

We have still, however, not heard anything from the two rappers concerned, who also just happen to be South Africa’s biggest hip-hop rivals. AKA and Nyovest have had several spats over the last two years, and continue to feud.

“Hip-hop is all about flexing so it’s no surprise that in an art form based on competition and ego and confidence, that two egos won’t get along,” said more veteran rapper AKA in an interview with MTV when asked about the origins of the dispute.

Does getting signed to the same record label mean they will dissolve their differences and be on the same team? Well, let’s wait and see.

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