Home Grown African (sometimes HGA) is a Malawian hip hop duo based in Blantyre, Malawi. The group consists of artists Classick and Hayze Engolah.[1] Known for songs including "T.I.A." and "Radio" they are one of Malawi's best-regarded rap acts.[2]

Home Grown African
Joy FM Interview with Home Grown African
Joy FM Interview with Home Grown African
Background information
OriginBlantyre, Malawi
GenresHip hop
Years active2009-present
LabelsIndependent
Members
  • Hayze Engola (Sindiso Casper Msungama)
  • Classick (Yankho Ackson Zulu)

The group performed at Lake of Stars Festival in 2014[3] and headlined the 4th UMP Music festival in November 2015. They also partnered with Coca-Cola for the 2015 Kuphaka Life College Campus Tour.[4][5]

Home Grown African released Blantyre Blues EP in December 2015.[6]

Discography edit

  • Blantyre Blues EP (2015)[7]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Loka, Kimpho. "Home Grown African set to drop new single". nyasashowbiz.com. Nyasashowbiz. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  2. ^ Siveliwa Jnr, Thomas. "Classick goes Piksy, future in anguish for Home Grown African". www.malawizoom.com. Malawi Zoom. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Home Grown African speak on Lake of Stars booking". Nyasa Showbiz. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  4. ^ Seyani, Mayamiko. "Home Grown African to headline Coca Cola Kuphaka Life in LL". mwnation.com. Nation Publications. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  5. ^ Kapindu, Harold. "Fans to nominate UMP Awards contenders". www.manaonline.gov.mw. Malawi News Agency. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  6. ^ Show Biz, Nyasa. "Home Grown African - Nobody". www.nyasashowbiz.com. Nyasa Showbiz. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  7. ^ R.H. "AAA EP : #BlantyreBlues – HGA [Malawi]". www.allaroundafrica.net. All Around Africa. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.

External links edit

Home Grown African on Facebook