PsychoYP Leads Bold Night of African Rap and Local Voices
Live hip-hop, storytelling and shared soundscapes at the Lemon Tree this July.
The Aberdeen live music scene is continually evolving in interesting ways, and this gig is a reflection of that change. On Saturday, 5 July, Nigerian hip-hop artist PsychoYP touches down at the Lemon Tree, playing alongside Lore, Mova, and FER4Z—Aberdeen artists whose music draws from both local life and wider African sounds.
With support from the Riverlight Band, the night brings together different voices, styles and stories. It’s the kind of collaborative setup that’s building momentum, drawing more people in with every show.
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Tuning into language, rhythm and meaning
That balance between homegrown and global is something Raven Afrikulture, the grassroots group behind the series, have been exploring since the start. This third show leans into hip-hop, rap and lyrical storytelling, putting voice at the centre. If the previous shows celebrated movement, this one is about voice.
For Raven Afrikulture, the goal isn’t just exposure. It’s about carving out space where African culture is shared on its own terms. As founders Adedeji Ekundayo and Adebayo Winsala put it, this edition is about telling stories through rhythm and lyrical expression, using contemporary African rap to spotlight new narratives.
Aberdeen artists Mova and FER4Z join the bill with two distinct voices rooted in rhythm and live energy.
Why PsychoYP’s set speaks to the series
PsychoYP’s style moves between trap, grime and afrobeat, shifting flow and language as he goes. His lyrics explore identity, ambition and what it means to grow into your voice. That feels right for a series shaped by voice, perspective and cultural grounding.
What stands out most here isn’t the headliner, but the format. Unlike many gigs in the city, this series actively brings together African and local artists in a shared space, with equal billing and a clear focus on cultural exchange rather than genre or hype. There aren’t many regular platforms in Aberdeen where African artists and local musicians meet like this on equal footing. The Afro Indie Series is trying to change that, one show at a time.
Afro Indie Series 3.0 takes place on Saturday 5 July at the Lemon Tree. Tickets are available from Aberdeen Performing Arts and the Box Office.
