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Why is Nigerian trap music hot right now?

A new generation of young rappers is trying to put Nigerian trap music on the map. But how likely are they to succeed in an industry dominated by the giants of Afrobeats?

If you still haven’t heard of Naija trap, believe us: you will. A new generation of ambitious young rappers is trying to put Nigerian trap on the map. But can they succeed in an industry where Afrobeats is still king? And what exactly makes their beats so unique?

Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guests: Simi Drey, Nigerian TV and radio presenter; Trill Xoe, Nigerian trap artist.

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