Following the release of the Very Special Tape in May, the conclusion of its 2022 VS Class, and its VS Class 2022 Cypher, Hennessy has just put out another instalment of their ongoing cyphers: Hennessy Cypher Africa.
The Hennessy Africa Cypher features five prolific players in the continent’s rap scene which include Nigeria’s Vector and M.I Abaga, Kenya’s Octopizzo, Ghana’s M.anifest, and South Africa’s A-Reece. The five amazing rappers brought the magics to life on an exhilarating 6-minute cypher and left no crumbs behind. All five rappers spoke their truths with witty, creative and carefully constructed bars that made their delivery outstanding.
Hennessy’s Africa Cypher was set in a museum with all the rappers standing as exhibits. It starts with Octopizzo before transitioning to M.anifest then M.I, A-Reece, and Vector. The whole video is a win for African Hip Hop and has been met with excitement so far, garnering almost 500,000 views.
Hennessy continues to champion the Hip Hop culture in Africa and keep outdoing themselves every year. Hennessy has created a niche and a lasting impact in Nigeria’s pop culture through their stellar and consistent record, especially in the rap space. Hennessy continues to provide both emerging and established artists with a unique platform to showcase their talents, and strategic collaborations that sustain their relevance in hip hop culture conversations.