- There are many musicians in Ghana, here are the top six successful ones
1. Sarkodie
Michael Owusu Addo known professionally as Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award and BET Awards.
Sarkodie has been in the game for over thirteen years and still kicking. His song”Adonai” which he featured Castro was a hit song, the song is still getting attention on social media.
2. Shatta Wale
Charles Nii Armah Mensah is a Ghanaian reggae dancehall artist. He is best known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana.
His singles “Dancehall King”, “My Level” and “We Taking Over” made him reach places he wasn’t expecting. He has won many awards including the Nigeria Entertainment Award for Africa Male Artist of the Year and many others.
3. Okyeame Kwame
Kwame Nsiah-Apau, known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame and nicknamed Rap Doctor and entrepreneur.
Okyeame Kwame is one of the most successful musicians in Ghana. He is highly respected and has been in the game for soo long.
4. Stonebwoy
Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall, and reggae musician. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group.
He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards and Artist of the Year at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards.
Stonebwoy has been a support to the Ghana music industry and he is still making an impact in the industry.
5. M.anifest
Kwame Ametepee Tsikata, known professionally as M.anifest is a Ghanaian musician, rapper, and record producer.
M.anifest won Best Rapper and Hip-Hop song of the year at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards. He went to Macalester College and SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College. He is now considered one of the best rappers in the Ghanaian music industry.
6. Efya
Jane Awindor, better known by her stage name Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the late television show Greetings From Abroad.
Efya has been in the music industry for many years and still making name for herself. She is one of the best vocalists in the industry.
