After weeks of ‘busting rhymes’ and throwing ‘punches’, the Connect 97.1 F.M Community Street Rap Battle 2018 came to an awsome climax on Saturday, September 1.
Out of the about 70 rappers from four communities; Effiakuma, Kwesimintsim, Sekondi and Takoradi, Cubz, Neffgee, Yaw King, Crown Buka, Osagyefo D’Maker, Chichiz, Kweku Bany, Lyrikal, Kobby K & King Zuba, were the ten that made it to the Grand Finale.
The heat turned up as the rappers took turns to show what they had to the judges and teeming audience who had come to cheer them on.
What got the crowd in a frenzy was the ‘Creativity Stage’ where the finalists were given subject areas such as Tourism, Agriculture. Education, Environment and Health to compose rap lines on.
After three rounds of testing their versatility on different beats, judges Vybez Beats (Music Producer/Engineer), Skinny MC (Music producer/Engineer), Bright Kwesi Asempah (Host of Yensempa on Onua FM) and Ken Addo (Head of events & Lifestyle at Media General) decided on Chichiz as the king of the night.
Chichiz and 1st & 2nd Runners Up, Kweku Bany and Lyrikal win a recording deal and a yearlong promotion of their songs on Connect FM and other Media General platforms.
They also win mobile phones and other products and souvenirs from sponsors Soloku Bitters (Kasapreko Company Limited).
Below is a complete list of winners on the night;
- Chichiz- Ultimate Winner/ Stage Craft
- Kweku Bany- 1st Runner Up/ Most Interactive
- Lyrikal- 2nd Runner Up
- King Zuba- Most Creative
Chichiz, winner of the Competition was full of gratitude and praise for organisers.
” I was always confident that I could win the ultimate prize of the competition, and it came to pass on Saturday. I assure everyone to expect more from me on my way to the top.
“I’m grateful to God and Connect F.M for the support I have enjoyed, “ He said.
The Grand Finale of the competition saw performances from the creme de la creme of Sekondi- Takoradi musicians including Kofi Kerra, Ras Ebo, Qwesi Flex, Starrbwoy Ratty, Ayma, Bobo Dada Bee among others.
The Connect FM Community Street Rap Battle is set to be an annual event to unearth the musical talents of the youth in the Sekondi- Takoradi Metropolis.
