The latest songs in Ghana are topping music charts in Africa and beyond. Since Ghanaian and Nigerian musicians usually collaborate to promote West African music internationally, their tracks and remixes quickly go viral in both countries once they are out.
Artists Kofi Kinaata, MzVee, KiDi, Wendy Shay, Gyakie, and Shatta Wale. Photo: @kinaatagh, @mzveegh, @kidimusic, @WendyShayOfficialGH, @GyakieMusic , @ShattaWaleshattaMovement (modified by author) Source: UGC
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Ghanaian music is divided into several genres, but dancehall and hiplife songs are the most popular. In addition, most viral Ghanaian songs have remixes. Sometimes, remixes perform better than original songs because mega artists collaborate and pull together their fanbase.
The 35 most trending songs in Ghana now
Trending songs are the best tunes to listen to for the rest of the year, and most new songs in Ghana are not only for entertainment purposes. Someone who can keenly listen to them will understand the strong messages the artists are relaying to society. Here is a list of the top songs in Ghana.
Ghanaian gospel singer Piesie Esther released Mo on 29th September 2023. It is a thanksgiving song for answered prayers. This hit song has more than 1.2 million views.
2. Victory – Joyce Blessing
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Joyce Blessing released Victory on 24th September 2023. This gospel song has attained over 1.4 million views. The track praises God for being there for His people in tough times.
3. Destiny – MzVee
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Ghanaian Afrobeat’s diva MzVee has thrilled fans with a new banger titled Destiny. The song attained over 306k views in less than a month after its release. It was uploaded on YouTube on 15th September 2023.
4. Like Ice Spice – Blaqbonez
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Like Ice Spice from Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez is among the most listened to hit songs in Africa. The official video dropped on YouTube on 4th September 2023 and has gained over 1.6 million views. Blaqbonez proves he is the king of smooth lyrics in this track. He starts it off with a cool vibe, “If you think this song about your girl, then, it is (It is what it is, uh) And, the pipe wey dey run her water no fit cease. (It is what it is, oh).”
Shatta Wale has proved again that he is the king of dancehall in Africa through his new collaboration, Denge II, with King Perryy and Runtown. The song premiered on YouTube on 6th October 2023. It has achieved over 537k views in less than ten days.
6. Kwaku Ananse – Amerado
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Kwaku Ananse by Amerado is another trending Ghanaian secular song in 2023. The track was uploaded on YouTube on 6th October 2023 and has already garnered over 500k views.
7. Likor – KiDi (Feat. Stonebwoy)
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KiDi and Stonebwoy served Likor on YouTube on 18th August 2023. The melody has attained over 2.2 million views, and more people are bound to watch it. Soon, it might reach over 3 million views.
Lonely At The Top is one of Asake’s inspiring songs. You should consider listening to this jam if you have not yet tuned in. Since 16th August 2023, the track has gained over 20 million views.
9. Butta My Bread – JZyNO (Feat. Lasmid)
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JZyNO and Lasmid delivered the Butta My Bread masterpiece on YouTube on 4th August 2023. The song has over 5 million views, and more views are expected to stream in. The most famous part of this song goes, “Ain’t nobody touching you, When they try it, they touching me (oh yeah, yeah). Everybody crushing you, But I’m wanting to marry you.”
10. Terminator – King Promise (Feat. Young Jonn)
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Terminator by King Promise Feat. Young Jonn became a global anthem within a few months of its release. The track premiered on YouTube on 17th July 2023 and has already attracted over 16 million views. Fans are delighted with this line from the chorus, “I’m at a point in life if you understand me or not, misunderstand me or not, me I’m okay I’m okay…”
Wendy Shay’s Habibi track has gained over 3 million YouTube views since it premiered on 20th July 2023. The singer has a phenomenal talent. She never ceases to amaze fans with her rhythmic verses and lovely voice.
12. ODO – Jay Bahd & Skyface SDW
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On 21st June 2023, Kumasi-based hip-hop/drill artist Jay Bahd and Ghanaian musician Skyface SDW dropped the official video of their hit song, ODO, on YouTube. The track has attracted over 1.1 million views.
13. Into The Future – Stonebwoy
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Stonebwoy is among the many artists who put African music in the global limelight. His new song, Into The Future, is from his new album, 5th Dimension. The song premiered on YouTube on 16th June 2023, with over 2.9 million views.
Effiakuma Love by Kofi Kinaata has over 1.2 million views. The love song came out on 29th April 2023. The singer’s calming voice makes the track a masterpiece.
15. Aseda – Nacee
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Aseda by Nacee is among the most uplifting Ghanaian gospel songs in 2023. ‘’Aseda’’ means “thanksgiving.” The song has a simple arrangement fused with sweet melodies that will encourage people to appreciate what God has done in their lives. Nacee uploaded this track on YouTube on 5th April 2023 and has managed to get over 5.7 million views.
16. Who is your Guy? Remix – Spyro (Feat. Tiwa Savage)
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Nigerian singers Spyro and Tiwa Savage are lyrical ballads. Who is your Guy? Remix is among the most trending hit songs in Ghana now. Almost all media houses in Ghana and Nigeria have played thistrack. The original song was an audio. The video has obtained over 95 million views since 3rd March 2023, when it was uploaded on YouTube.
Country Side by Sarkodie Feat. Black Sherif has been making waves worldwide since 24th February 2023. The track has over 4 million views. Many admit that Sarkodie and Black Sherif’s voices delivered a masterpiece.
18. Konongo Zongo – Black Sherif
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Black Sherif is a national music asset and needs your support till he wins the Grammys. Enjoy and supportKonongo Zongo on YouTube. Black Sherif released this beautiful piece on 23rd February 2023 and has already gained over 6.3 million views.
19. Kwaku the Traveller – Black Sherif
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Black Sherif’s Kwaku the Traveller is among the most-streamed latest music in Ghana. The video has garnered over 22 million YouTube views since its release on 19th May 2022. The song is about the naïve Kwaku who left his village to pursue a music career. He gets addicted to narcotics, admits his mistakes, and promises to return home a successful man.
Camidoh and Phantom’s original Sugarcanehas gained over 7.2 million YouTube views since it premiered on 17th February 2022. The remix was released on 7th June 2022 and has reached over 81 million views. Camidoh has gone through the furnace and redefined his style to be among the top Ghanaian musicians.
21. No Wahala Remix – 1da Banton (Feat. Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage)
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Ida Banton’s No Wahala remix with Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage has attained over 66 million views since it premiered on 17th March 2022. The original No Wahala was released on 26th July 2021 and has garnered over 95 million views so far.
22. Ginger – King Promise
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King Promise has released several international hits, including Tokyo, Commando, and Slow Down. The Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat singer delivered smooth lyrics and creativity to his latest track, Ginger. The video premiered on 5th May 2022 and has over 3.2 million views.
Survivor is among the best of all the latest songs in Ghana. It encourages people to believe that another door opens when one closes. Survivor premiered on 20th May 2022 and has over 7.1 million views. Ghanaians easily vibe with it because of Wendy Shay’s vocals, and the central beats are incredible.
24. Finesse – Pheelz (Feat. BNXN)
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The hit song Finesse premiered on 19th April 2022, gaining over 91 million views. It is one of the best records from Africa, and Ghanaians can’t have enough of it. Pheelz and BNXN are Nigerian stars, making it big in the international music industry.
25.One Leg – Jay Hover
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Ghanaian-born American singer Jay Hover dropped another banger titled One Leg on 9th June 2022. You can play this hype party song at any happy event. The timeless dance track has over 8.5 million views.
Kuami Eugene has released several bangers, including Open Gate,Oheema, and Dollar on You. The celebrity’s career set off in 2017, and the hit single, Fire Fire, came out on 1st February 2022. The track’s over 1.5 million views prove Kuami is a talented singer.
27. Buga (Lo Lo Lo) – Tekno and Kizz Daniel
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Tekno and Kizz Daniel are among the best Nigerian artists. Their vocal agility and heart-melting silkiness give Buga the authentic feel it deserves. Buga’s official video premiered on 11th May 2022 and is still among the top trending songs in Ghana right now, with over 176 million views.
28. Forever Remix – Gyakie and Omah Lay
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The Forever remix has over 54 million views. Gyakie and Omah Lay released the track on 25th March 2021. Fans perceive it as a dedication to Ghanaian-Nigerian intercultural couples fighting for their love despite the odds. Gyakie is a Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and composer, while Omah Lay is Nigerian.
The Ghanaian R&B / afro-fusion singer released the hit single Something on 23rd June 2022. The song has over 13 million views. You can also listen to Gyakie’s 2021 masterpieces, Whine and Need Me.
30. Second Sermon Remix – Black Sherif (Feat. Burna Boy)
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Black Sherif and Burna Boy are a talented music duo. The Second Sermon remix banger came out on 18th February 2022. The track has surpassed 13 million views. Black Sherif released the original Second Sermonon 16th July 2021 and now has over 16 million views.
31. Woye Nyame – Piesie Esther
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Woye Nyame is among the latest Ghanaian gospel songs. Ghanaian singer Piesie Esther released the video on 16th June 2022 and got over 4.7 million views. Woye Nyame is a motivating Twi song encouraging those in tough times to trust God.
Lasmid released Friday Night on 2nd September 2022. The song has over 2.8 million views. It is one of the many Ghanaian songs that went viral on TitTok as soon as it was released. Friday Night is still a banger in 2023.
33. Down Flat – Kelvynboy
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Down Flat is one of Kelvynboy’s top songs. It was directed by Out Law Philmz and released on 28th January 2022. Down Flat shows the love and effort Kelvynboy gives to his craft. This fantastic track has over 8.4 million views and is recommended to anyone looking for cool Ghanaian music to download online.
34. Echoke – Sefa (Feat. Mr. Drew)
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Mr. Drew and Sefa’s E Choke is a lyrical ballad. These iconic singers gave their all when creating this brilliant tune. E Choke was produced by Rony Turn Me Up and published by Black Avenue Muzik. The video first aired on YouTube on 16th April 2021. It is still among the top trending songs in Ghana right now, with over 3.9 million views.
KiDi’s Touch It is still a banger in Ghana in 2023. The song came out in May 2021 and has gained over 31 million views. The video is of high quality and portrays a lot of creativity. The catchy tune makes people get to their feet unconsciously and dance their hearts out.
Which songs are trending right now in Ghana?
Ghanaian artists have delighted fans this year with their latest hit songs. The top 35 songs in Ghana in 2023 are:
Mo – Piesie Esther
Victory – Joyce Blessing
Destiny – MzVee
Like Ice Spice – Blaqbonez
Denge II – King Perryy & Runtown & Shatta Wale
Kwaku Ananse – Amerado
Likor – KiDi (Feat. Stonebwoy)
Lonely At The Top – Asake
Butta My Bread – JZyNO (Feat. Lasmid)
Terminator – King Promise (Feat. Young Jonn)
Habibi – Wendy Shay
ODO – Jay Bahd & Skyface SDW
Into The Future – Stonebwoy
Effiakuma Love – Kofi Kinaata
Aseda – Nacee
Who is your Guy? Remix – Spyro (Feat. Tiwa Savage)
Country Side – Sarkodie (Feat. Black Sherif)
Konongo Zongo – Black Sherif
Kwaku the Traveller – Black Sherif
Sugarcane Remix – Camidoh (Feat. Mayorkun, King Promise, & Darkoo)
No Wahala Remix – 1da Banton (Feat. Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage)
Ginger – King Promise
Survivor – Wendy Shay
Finesse – Pheelz (Feat. BNXN)
One Leg – Jay Hover
Fire Fire – Kuami Eugene
Buga (Lo Lo Lo) – Tekno and Kizz Daniel
Forever Remix – Gyakie and Omah Lay
Something – Gyakie
Second Sermon Remix – Black Sherif (Feat. Burna Boy)
Ghanaians massively support local artists and musicians from Nigeria and neighboring West African countries. Because of this, many songs from these artists have millions of views on YouTube. The most-watched/listened-to tracks are:
Terminator – King Promise (Feat. Young Jonn)
Kwaku Ananse – Amerado
Into The Future – Stonebwoy
Victory – Joyce Blessing
Country Side – Sarkodie (Feat. Black Sherif)
Lonely At The Top – Asake
Butta My Bread – JZyNO (Feat. Lasmid)
Mo – Piesie Esther
ODO – Jay Bahd & Skyface SDW
Like Ice Spice – Blaqbonez
What is the most popular song right now in Ghana?
Denge II by King Perryy & Runtown & Shatta Wale, Into The Future by Stonebwoy, Terminator by King Promise Feat. Young Jonn, Butta My Bread by JZyNO Feat. Lasmid, and Country Side by Sarkodie Feat. Black Sherif are some of the most trending hit songs in Ghana now.
Ghanaian artists have released many new songs in 2023. Most tracks have performed well on YouTube and other streaming platforms. The top eight Ghanaian songs of the year are:
Destiny – MzVee
Denge II – King Perryy & Runtown & Shatta Wale
Habibi – Wendy Shay
Into The Future – Stonebwoy
Aseda – Nacee
Likor – KiDi (Feat. Stonebwoy)
Who is the most trending artist in Ghana?
Ghanaian artists who have released most trending songs between 2022 and 2023 are:
Black Sherif
KiDi
Kuami Eugene
Kofi Kinaata
Wendy Shay
MzVee
Sarkodie
Gaykie
Stonebwoy
Shatta Wale
Camidoh
King Promise
1da Banton
Mr. Drew
Kelvynboy
Piesie Esther
Where can I download the latest music?
You can download Ghanaian music from Apple Music, Spotify, and Boomplay.
Dancehalls, hiplife, and Afrobeats are the most loved genres evident in the latest songs in Ghana. All trending songs in Ghana are now available on YouTube and other streaming sites. These songs have elevated the country’s music industry by putting it on a global level.
Yen.com.gh also listed the richest musicians in Ghana and their net worth. Most of them are award-winning artists at the local and international levels.
Since most of Ghana’s wealthiest stars come from humble backgrounds, their success stories are the pride of Africa. Check out their net worth for inspiration.
