Home Grown African Explained

Home Grown African
Label:Independent
Years Active:2009-present
Current Members:
  • Hayze Engola (Sindiso Casper Msungama)
  • Classick (Yankho Ackson Zulu)
Genre:Hip hop
Origin:Blantyre, Malawi

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]

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loka. Kimpho. Home Grown African set to drop new single. nyasashowbiz.com. Nyasashowbiz. 3 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Siveliwa Jnr. Thomas. Classick goes Piksy, future in anguish for Home Grown African. www.malawizoom.com. Malawi Zoom. 3 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Home Grown African speak on Lake of Stars booking. Nyasa Showbiz. 4 February 2016. 8 September 2014.
  4. Web site: Seyani. Mayamiko. Home Grown African to headline Coca Cola Kuphaka Life in LL. mwnation.com. Nation Publications. 3 February 2016.
  5. Web site: Kapindu. Harold. Fans to nominate UMP Awards contenders. www.manaonline.gov.mw. Malawi News Agency. 3 February 2016.
  6. Web site: Show Biz. Nyasa. Home Grown African - Nobody. www.nyasashowbiz.com. Nyasa Showbiz. 3 February 2016.
  7. Web site: R.H. AAA EP : #BlantyreBlues – HGA [Malawi]]. www.allaroundafrica.net. All Around Africa. 3 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160204084911/http://allaroundafrica.net/2016/01/05/aaa-ep-blantyreblues-hga-malawi/. 4 February 2016. dead.