Derek Safo
IndiaartistMaleb. 19789.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Derek Safo, known professionally as Sway DaSafo, was a pioneering London rapper and influential figure in the UK hip-hop scene, celebrated for his historic MOBO Awards win in 2005 as the first unsigned artist to receive the Best Hip-Hop Act award. His contributions to music spanned several albums and collaborations with notable artists, and he was deeply respected for mentoring emerging talent before his untimely passing at the age of 44.
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Sway DaSafo, born Derek Safo, was a UK hip-hop pioneer who made a significant mark on the British rap scene.
Death Of Sridevi: Sway DaSafo passes away at 44: London rapper and UK hip-hop pioneer remembered by KSI, MOBO Awards and more | English Movie NewsThe Times of India·India· 2026-09-18
India· 2026-09-18
