Since the early 2020s, rap acts from various countries, especially Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Tanzania, have gathered to showcase their lyrical prowess at the annual Hennessy Cypher.
Over the years, the Cypher has become a testing ground for determining the best rap talents from across the continent.
The 2025 edition, produced by South Africa’s Kabza De Small, featured an explosive lineup: Joey B (Ghana), Blaqbonez (Nigeria), Femi One (Kenya), Ms Banks (Nigeria), and Javia (Tanzania).
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Ghana’s Joey B, in particular, has drawn massive praise, with many declaring his performance as a standout moment that once again affirms Ghana’s dominance in African rap.
His verse received commendations from fans across the continent, including numerous Nigerians.
Some comments include:
“You see that thing called Hip hop, leave it to Ghanaians.”
“Joey B is like that overqualified kid in a classroom,” another said.
Another user stated, “Came for Blaq, stayed for Joey.”
Narrowing it down to the social media scene in Ghana, it appears everyone cannot get enough of Joey B.
Check out the video below and comments from fans below:
Hennessy cypher. 🇬🇭https://t.co/mXoxF9Ndve pic.twitter.com/QhOqyCXTDI
— Joey B (@1RealJoeyB) August 29, 2025
Hennessy Cypher
Nigerians are applauding JoeyB massively for killing the cypher.
I’m just here wondering what will happen to the cypher if we give them @_Lyricaljoe @Obibiniboafo @elrepgh @Medikalbyk @jaysoskillions 😂 😂
— DKB GHANA (@dkbghana) September 1, 2025
the way JoeyB dey bust, if he go take his rap very very very personal, he will lose a lot of rapper friends 😂 😂 😂
— DKB GHANA (@dkbghana) August 31, 2025
Joey B‘s flow on that cypher b one of the smoothest rap verses I’ve heard in Ghanaian rap in a while.
— kankamea (@OGSQERY2) August 30, 2025
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