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Odanga

Event ID: MS63668

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 3:45 AM - 4:05 AM

Venue: Victory Grill

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Summary

Odanga is an Afrofusion artist, battle rapper, producer, and engineer blending African tradition with American hip-hop. His sound fuses soulful R&B, sharp lyricism, and vibrant Afro rhythms into a cinematic, emotionally grounded experience. With over 15 years on the mic, Odanga has performed from freestyle cyphers to major stages, including Sway In The Morning at SXSW 2018. His battle rap career spans top leagues, highlighted by the headline clash Odanga vs Steve-O on OSBL, notable battles against J Morr and Stuey Newton of Ultimate Rap League, and appearances on RBE and Tha Kulture. His latest singles, “Maembe” and “Heart,” introduce Find Your Way Home, an upcoming album centered on identity, healing, and self-return. Whether on festival stages or intimate rooms, Odanga creates music meant to uplift, empower, and reconnect listeners with themselves.

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