The Beat FM Hennessy Artistry Competition- Manipulash emerges as winner

The Beat FM Hennessy Artistry cypher competition ended last night Thursday October 18, 2012 with rookie rapper Manilapush emerging as winner.

After weeks of voting for the fan-favourite freestyle contenders, four finalists were selected and hosted at the Beat FM studios in Lagos for the final stage of the competition with Hennessy Artistry 2012 headliners, M.I and Naeto C as judges.

Manilapush (real names Ede Emmanuel) beat the remaining three contestants Thousar, Don P, A'pluz coming tops fter a series of cypher rounds.

Finalist, A'pluz also emerged second place earning for himself exciting gifts courtesy Hennessy Cognac and The Beat FM 99.9.

Reports revealed that winner of the Beat FM cypher competition produced the best third verse for 'Bartender', Hennessy Artistry's 2012 collaboration track which was originally penned by Naeto C, M.I and the producer, Tee-Y Mix. The competition winner will get to attend the Hennessy Artistry 2012 Finale holding today October 19, as a VIP guest and will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience backstage with the event's superstar performances.