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Kampala still has the infrastructure- studios, media, events- but the hunger that once defined its hip-hop scene feels somewhat subdued. Some artists have pivoted to more mainstream sounds to survive commercially.
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The annual Uganda Hip Hop Awards (UGHHA) took place on December 13. The Award ceremony was marked by surprise wins and performances from seemingly more new artistes than older ones. There were lots of first-time performers on the UG Hip Hop stage. In my opinion, this shines a light on new talents.