Igbo rap is a Nigerian style of hip hop music that originated in the Igbo-dominated southeastern region of Nigeria and has become more popular since 2000.
Aside other derived styles, it can be combined with highlife, R&B and afro-soul.
[1] Early pioneers in the scene include Mr Raw (formerly Dat N.I.G.G.A.
Raw), Massai, Slowdog, MC Loph, Big Lo and 2Shotz.
Today, many musical acts like Phyno, Ugoccie, BosaLin, Nuno Zigi, Zoro, Ifex G, Hype MC (who is the younger brother of Mr Raw), K-Large (who is considered the fastest Igbo rapper) Jeriq, Chimason and Tidinz are considered Igbo rap artists.