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Nasty C and Tay Iwar Meet in UK Studio

South African rapper Nasty C and Nigerian singer-songwriter Tay Iwar met for a studio session in the United Kingdom.

Nasty C and Tay Iwar

South African rapper Nasty C and Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer Tay Iwar met for a studio session in the United Kingdom, prompting speculation about a possible collaboration.

Tay Iwar shared photos of the meeting on social media. His caption read:

“Music knows no bounds 🇿🇦🇳🇬🤍.”

The post tagged Nasty C.

UK tour context

The meeting took place while Nasty C is on a United Kingdom tour with scheduled stops in August 2026 in:

  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • London
  • Sheffield
  • Glasgow

Between shows, the Durban-born rapper made time for the session with Tay Iwar.

Artist backgrounds

Tay Iwar is known for a blend of R&B, soul and Afro-fusion. He has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s distinctive contemporary voices and has collaborated with major names while mixing African influences with electronic and alternative textures.

Nasty C has become one of South Africa’s leading hip-hop exports, moving from early mixtapes to major international releases and tours. His work is often noted for lyricism and storytelling.

No release confirmed

The meeting follows a series of cross-border collaborations between Nigerian and South African artists. There has been no official confirmation of a forthcoming single or project from the pair.

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