Audio By Carbonatix Rising rappers Semenhyia and Korley Black delivered a closely contested showdown on Saturday's episode of Beatz & Barz on Joy Prime TV, ending in a tie after three competitive rounds. Representing Takoradi and Somanya, respectively, the two artistes brought contrasting styles and regional pride to a matchup that has since drawn significant attention. The episode was hosted by Sister Sandy Bi Yɛ Guy and MC Kofi Dalinton with DJ Dials on the turntable, who guided the flow of the show with commentary and smooth transitions between rounds. Their coordination helped maintain the structure and pace of the contest while offering viewers context around each performance. The battle featured strong crowd engagement and real-time judging. Reactions from the studio audience added to the competitive atmosphere, as each round drew visible responses to punchlines and stage presence. The contest followed a three-round format, which included a freestyle round, a community battle round, and a personal exchange round. Both artistes traded sharp lines, with Korley Black referencing his opponent’s vision and Semenhyia responding with composed counters. The audience ultimately ruled the contest a tie, reflecting the evenly matched performances. Following the show’s broadcast, clips circulated across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok under #BeatzandBarz, sparking debate among viewers. While some argued for a clear winner, others supported the outcome, with the discussions further highlighting the show’s role in promoting emerging rap talent in Ghana. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Korley Black DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Blackout Concert: Lyrical Joe billed for Korley Black’s event in Somanya Korley Black to host Blackout Concert on December 28 Latest Stories 56-year-old security man in custody for allegedly raping two KNUST female students11 minutes Service Excellence Foundation-Ghana launches Sunday Pulse Wellness Series18 minutes Chiefs back IDU UK Summit as central house of chiefs eyes jobs, investment boost21 minutes Lawra Paramount Chief Naa Puowelle Karbo III passes on22 minutes X1 Energy Drinkpartners with GFA as official performance partner of Black Stars24 minutes Borrow wisely to finance specific productive investments, infrastructure projects only – Deloitte Boss to government29 minutes Semenhyia, Korley Black battle to a tie on Joy Prime’s Beatz & Barz38 minutes FDA seizes over 155 packs of unapproved diapers in Western North Region42 minutes Ibrahim Mahama awarded 2026 Arnold Bode prize in Germany43 minutes Kumasi: Immigration sweeps 606 undocumented migrants off the streets43 minutes Who is Archibald Hyde? Minority questions links to NDC and Attorney-General47 minutes More than banking: Why empowering Ghana’s youth is most strategic investment of our time49 minutes Democracy Hub issues ultimatum to Mahama over constitutional reform49 minutes Auditor-General reports should be verified, not taken as absolute — Klutse Avedzi51 minutes Sylvia Inkoom named First National Bank Chief Executive Officer54 minutes