Harare to Atlanta: Rhyme Assassin’s “Be Mighty” Unites Zimbabwean and USA Hip-Hop
In a striking show of artistry and unity, Zimbabwean emcee Rhyme Assassin just dropped Be Mighty, featuring Stic.man of Dead Prez and the soulful Wayne Gidden. But this ain’t just another global crossover, it’s a cultural statement made even more vivid through AI-powered visuals by Mcpotar, whose creative touch makes the video hit as hard as the verses.
A Powerful Collab, Not an Outlier
Some folks in Zim been saying no rapper from here has landed real international collabs. That’s cap. Rhyme Assassin been doing this. Back in 2025 he linked up with Brooklyn legends M.O.P. and Ruste Juxx on Run Em Up (Told Ya), a joint that hit number one on the Rap Attack College Radio Chart in the States.
Even before that, he assembled one of the biggest posse cuts ever with Rhyme Apostles (2023), bringing together Jadakiss, Craig G, Reks, Ruste Juxx, Canibus, Chino XL, Keith Murray, A-F-R-O, Prodigal Sunn, Crooked I and Antlive.
So when bloggers say Zim hip-hop ain’t got international reach, they ignoring the receipts. Assassin been about that global network.
Casting a Wider Net
With Be Mighty, the collab stretches even further. Rhyme Assassin connects with Stic.man, a veteran of revolutionary hip-hop and holistic living, and Wayne Gidden, whose voice lifts the track with a soulful refrain. Mcpotar’s AI visuals ride right alongside the music, amplifying it instead of just decorating it.
What you get is a true diaspora link up. Zimbabwe to the UK to the US. Verses, hooks and visuals passing the same message across continents.
Message Rooted in History, Forward-Thinking in Style
The single is laced with wisdom. It kicks off with a statement about self-determination: “Stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that they themselves are makers of themselves.” From there, Stic.man steps in with bars on vision, forgiveness, and staying solid through adversity.
Wayned Gidden’s hook — “Be mighty, be mighty” — echoes like a mantra, making the song feel part sermon, part street anthem.
Then Assassin brings it home with bars rooted in history. He calls on Shaka Zulu, Kunta Kinte, Rosa Parks, Mansa Musa, and Martin Luther King Jr., reminding us that courage is in our DNA. These ain’t just name drops, they reminders of what resilience really looks like.
Visuals That Speak Too
The video, put together by Mcpotar, turns the lyrics into living art. AI-powered sequences show warriors, royalty, freedom fighters and everyday dreamers. Each scene lines up with the bars, carrying the same message of strength and survival.
It’s not just visuals for the sake of it. It’s storytelling. Mcpotar’s hand makes the video feel like part of the music itself.
Why Be Mighty Matters
In a game where singles come and go overnight, Be Mighty stands out. It’s intentional. Every verse, every hook, every image got purpose. For Zim hip-hop, it’s proof that artists here not only collab internationally, they shaping the conversation.
Rhyme Assassin already showed his reach with Run Em Up (Told Ya) and Rhyme Apostles. Now with Be Mighty, he stamps it again. This ain’t just about the bars, it’s about legacy.
Closing Thoughts
Be Mighty ain’t just a song title, it’s the 11th commandment. Through uplifting hooks, conscious rhymes and powerful visuals, Rhyme Assassin, Stic.man, Wayne Gidden and Mcpotar are telling us to rise up, believe in ourselves and keep pushing forward.
From Harare to London to New York, Be Mighty is living proof that Zimbabwean hip-hop got a global voice. It’s a whole movement wrapped in one anthem.