HIP HOP TOP 5 With Chief Carpone

Today’s guest is a true pioneer of Zimbabwean hip hop — Tony Chihota, also known to many as Chief Capone. As a founding member of the legendary group A Peace of Ebony, he helped shape the early sound and culture of Zimbabwean rap in the 1990s, opening doors for generations of artists that followed. Beyond music, Tony’s journey has been one of transformation — from fame and personal struggles to becoming an author, speaker, and mentor. In this interview, he takes us through his personal top five hip hop artists and reflects on the music and influences that helped shape his life and career.