The Malagasy flag is once again flying on an international hip-hop stage. Agrad is representing Madagascar at the Afro Golden HipHop Awards, where he is nominated in the ‘Best Rapper East and Southern Africa of the Year’ category. Facing other artists from the region, the rapper continues his journey beyond borders and is calling on his audience to support his candidacy through online voting.
The competition highlights African hip-hop talent and serves as another opportunity for the artist to carry the colors of Madagascar at an event dedicated to the continent’s hip-hop culture. This participation goes beyond the artist’s personal journey.
Online voting is open until November 14, the closing date for the ballot. Agrad invites his fans to mobilize to support his candidacy in this category, which brings together rappers from East and Southern Africa.
The awards ceremony will be held on November 21, 2026, in Houston, United States. Until then, the challenge for the Malagasy artist is to gather the support of his public for this international bid.
‘Every vote counts to make Madagascar’s voice heard,’ Agrad reminds us. This mobilization is part of a career already marked by a lasting presence on the Malagasy hip-hop scene.
Born Sitraka Andrianandraina, Agrad has been involved in music since 2006. He became known alongside Skaiz before gradually establishing himself as one of the figures of Malagasy hip-hop. In nearly two decades of his career, he has developed a musical universe inspired by daily life, human relationships, and social realities. His journey is also marked by several distinctions, including five solo trophies won in the Rap category at the RDJ Mozika Awards.
With this nomination at the Afro Golden HipHop Awards, Agrad is continuing a trajectory that now extends beyond the national stage. Until November 14, he is counting on the mobilization of his audience to defend Madagascar’s colors in this international competition.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-23 06:24:22 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/rap-agrad-aux-afro-golden-hiphop-awards.html