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rapa

RAH-pah

How to say it

SwahilirapaRAH-pahsoon
Englishrappersoon
Frenchrappeursoon

Meaning

A singer who performs rap music, speaking rhymed words to a beat.

Good to know

N class noun from English, the same in plural, but it takes the agreement of people: rapa huyu, rapa maarufu. Muziki wa kufoka is rap music, and Bongo Fleva artists often rap.

Examples

  • Rapa huyo ametoa albamu mpya wiki hii.That rapper has released a new album this week.
  • Vijana wengi wanamfuata rapa huyu mtandaoni.Many young people follow this rapper online.
  • Alianza kama rapa kabla ya kuimba nyimbo za injili.He started as a rapper before singing gospel songs.

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