Holstar Wins 2021 East African Rapper of the Year Award

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By Kinyua Mwangi

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Veteran Zambian hip-hop star Holstar is excited after he was recently crowned ‘East African Rapper of the Year courtesy of 2021 Creative African Hip-hop.

Holstar was nominated alongside big names in the rap industry such as Khaligraph Jones from Kenya, Tucker HD and Dominant-1.

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Speaking of this victory, Holstar said it was a huge honour getting such recognition. He also spoke of his respect for artists nominated with him

“Woke up to this!!!! My first award ever. Appreciate @creative_hiphop for the support and everything they are doing for African and Global Hip Hop Culture. Major respect for my co-nominees! 2021 was an amazing year, let's do it again this year,” he said.

He thanked his friends and team behind him for standing with him through it all. He dedicated the award to them and many more who he did not mention.

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Meanwhile, Holstar has been on a campaign advocating urging hip-hop artists to shun profanity in their lyrics as a way to clout chase.

According to Holstar, vulgar lyrics do not add any value to music, instead they injure the reputation of the artist.

“There is no need to curse in your lyrics! Apart from it working to your disadvantage of selling your music to the “Zambian Audience” be wary of what it does to your soul,” he said at a past interview.