L9afia Makafiach (القافية ماكافياش)

weekly on Friday, from 2:00 to 3:00am | hosted by Owen Lamothe

Rap, Hip Hop

L9afia Makafiach (القافية ماكافياش), meaning “the rhyme isn’t enough,” is a show that dives deeper than the rhymes of rap. It explores the backstories of artists, the current events driving the MENA rap scene, and the journeys of North African diaspora rappers making waves in Europe. Each episode brings a mix of hot new releases, timeless classics, artist interviews, and live freestyles. Conducted in Moroccan Arabic (Darija), French, and English, the show bridges cultures and communities while keeping its ear tuned to the pulse of Arab rap worldwide.