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UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2025: “Africa’s Hip Hop Lives Here”
The much-anticipated UnKut Hip Hop Awards are back this year, reaffirming their position as one of Kenya’s most important platforms for celebrating hip hop culture. This year’s ceremony promises a powerful blend of music, style, creativity, and cultural pride as the industry comes together to honour both icons and rising stars of East African hip hop.
The 2025 edition has already generated major buzz across social platforms, with nominees announced and artists confirming attendance ahead of the big night. At the heart of this year’s awards is a renewed commitment to spotlighting the diversity, growth and evolution of Kenyan and East African hip hop – from lyricists to producers, groups, DJs and content creators.
“I’m really looking forward to the culmination of culture and elegance. So many artists have already confirmed attendance and I look forward to celebrating East African Hip Hop Culture to the max,” shared UnKut founder Ruby V. Her words capture the spirit of what is expected to be an unforgettable evening, one that blends urban sophistication with authentic cultural expression.
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HIGHLIGHTED NOMINEES FOR 2025
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Some of the key categories and nominees already announced include:
Female Artist of the Year
• Groovy Jo
• Silverstone Barz
• Elsy Wameyo
• Vallerie Muthoni
• Femi One
Male Artist of the Year
• Octopizzo
• Toxic Lyrikali
• Khaligraph Jones
• Masterpiece King
• Breeder LW
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
• Emkay64
• 4MrFrankWhite
• Genes1s
• Saisa Ndabi
• Lowki the Great
Lyricist of the Year
• Mau From Nowhere
• Asum Garvey
• Elisha Elai
• Elsy Wameyo
• Scar Mkadinali
This category marks a historic moment as Elsy Wameyo becomes the first female nominee in the Lyricist of the Year category in UnKut’s history.
Group of the Year
• Wakadinali
• ThirtyFourBrick
• Buruklyn Boyz
• Double Trouble
• Bud Guyz
In addition to these major awards, nominees have also been announced in categories such as Producer of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year, DJ of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, Fashion Brand of the Year and Alternative Media Brand of the Year, showing how far hip hop culture now stretches beyond just music.
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WHEN & WHERE
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The UnKut Hip Hop Awards Ceremony will take place on:
Date: Thursday, 4th December 2025
Venue: Emara Ole-Sereni
The night will bring together artists, producers, creators, media personalities, fashion influencers and fans for a high-energy celebration of hip hop excellence.
Tickets are now available and can be purchased via:
https://unkuthiphop.hustlesasa.shop/
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A CELEBRATION OF EAST AFRICAN HIP HOP
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The UnKut Hip Hop Awards are more than just trophies … they are a reflection of the culture, the struggle, the influence and the creativity of a generation. With Kenyan and East African hip hop continuing to dominate digital spaces and influence global sounds, this year’s ceremony arrives at a moment when the culture is louder, prouder and more impactful than ever.
From pioneers of the movement to new-school voices shaping the future, the 2025 UnKut Hip Hop Awards stand as a powerful reminder that Africa’s hip hop is not only alive — it is thriving.
For full coverage, red carpet moments and live updates, keep it locked on Icon Radio.
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