Blaqbonez, the Nigerian rap star, couldn’t resist poking fun at his fellow colleagues after Ghanaian singer Amaarae praised him as the best Nigerian rapper.

Amaarae made the statement during a question-and-answer segment with fans on Twitter, where she encouraged them to ask about her album, personal life, and other topics of interest. Blaqbonez playfully reacted to her declaration, leaving fans amused and curious about the friendly banter between the two artists.

“I got time this morning … what y’all wanna know about the album, about me, about everything. #askamaarae #askfountainbaby”

A man known as @nubiatahir asked if she liked Nigerian hip-hop and if she had a favorite rapper from the country.

“Are you a fan of naija hip hop? and if yes do you have naija rappers i you fw?” the fan asked.

Amaarae’s response showcased her appreciation for various Nigerian artists in the Hip Hop scene. She expressed her respect for Psycho YP’s music and brand, acknowledging his unique style. Additionally, she praised Ladipoe’s voice, recognizing his ability to blend commercial music with conscious rap effectively.

However, she reserved special acclaim for Blaqbonez, stating that he holds the top spot on her list of rappers. Amaarae highlighted Blaqbonez’s talent for creating great rap songs that also resonate with female listeners, emphasizing the significance of appealing to a diverse audience within the genre. Her compliments added to the positive interactions between the artists and their fans on social media.

She wrote;

“I love love love psycho yps movement he moves like such a hustler I really respect his music and brand. BLAQBONEZ I think for me is the best Nigerian rap artist he is a fire rapper and knows how to make fire songs that girls can also like which I think is important. Ladipoe has also hacker mixing commercial w conscious I love his voice as well.”

After Amaarae’s comments about her favorite Nigerian rappers, Blaqbonez playfully responded by mentioning Ladipoe and Psycho YP’s names and used a meme to jokingly suggest that they might be feeling emotional or crying over her compliment. His response added a humorous touch to the conversation, showing a lighthearted exchange between the artists in the music community.