1Radio International

1Radio International is an oddity: a hip hop station from Nigeria that broadcasts in German. That's exactly why it works. The presenters switch between languages seamlessly, introducing tracks with a Berlin-accented flow one moment, Pidgin English the next. The playlist leans hard into Nigerian rap, Olamide's street anthems, Blaqbonez's punchlines, Ladipoe's wordplay, alongside US heavyweights like Kendrick and Drake. The 64kbps stream adds a lo-fi character that suits the gritty aesthetic. Morning shows have too much talk, but the evening blocks are pure fire. It's not polished, and that's th…