This archive report was first published on 13 January 2020.
On January 11, 2020, Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones made history by being crowned Africa's Best Hip Hop Act at the Soundcity MVP Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.
He outshone fellow nominees Falz from Nigeria, Kwesta from South Africa, and Sarkodie from Ghana, among others, to take home the prestigious award.
"Thank you so Much fam, biggest achievement of my career, never give up on your dream no matter what some may people will say about it and about You. stay Hungry and God will always come through.... #respecttheogs," Khaligraph shared on Instagram, expressing his gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support.
As the only East African artiste to clinch an award at the event, Khaligraph's achievement marked a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
Other notable winners included JoeBoy from Nigeria, who took home the Best Pop award, and Dope Nation from Ghana, who won the Best Duo category.
The Soundcity MVP Awards Festival is an annual event presented by Soundcity TV, celebrating African artistes and recognizing excellence in the music industry.
