Chopstix’s Chop tha Beat Competition winner announced

A couple of months after it began, Chopstix’s “Chop Tha Beat” competition winner has finally emerged. A 13-year old Ghana-based Warri boi, Ese Emokiniovo Ibru, aka Swag Kid, beat over a thousand musicians to emerge winner.

Chopstix has announced a reward for the youngster for winning the competition. Swag Kid, who has been bubbling under for a few years, will get a full production deal with Chopstix. His entry was so impressive that the ace producer took a flight to Ghana in order to break the news to him in person. He subsequently took to his Instagram page to laud the young talent for his immense skill in spite of his age.

The producer for Grip Muzik has been in the forefront of pushing budding talents

Say hello to your next super star. And the winner of the #Chopthabeat season 1. over #1000 entries received but this kid came top. @swagkid9ja ⭐️his entry dropping soon – watch this space

A photo posted by M.K.O ?? (@dchopstix) on Apr 22, 2016 at 10:42am PDT

#chopthabeatss1 #CTBS1 @swagkid9ja entry.. The boy is only 13yrs of age going 14… Dropping mad 16s ??? #letyourstarshine ?

A video posted by M.K.O ?? (@dchopstix) on May 5, 2016 at 11:36am PDT

Go follow and support this young monster @swagkid9ja joint dropping later tonight. #chopthabeatss1 @chopthabeat ? #letyourstarshine

A photo posted by M.K.O ?? (@dchopstix) on May 4, 2016 at 9:27am PDT