5 Ghanaian music stars currently making waves internationally
In the musical landscape of Africa, Ghana has secured a plot for its outstanding music be it Highlife or Afrobeats. Currently, there has been an emerging crop of artists whose talents and music are touching the heart of many across the globe.
These ‘new school’ artists are breaking barriers and lifting the flag of Ghana high with their hard work and talent.
Pulse Ghana has identified some Ghanaian musicians who are doing well both locally and internationally. This list has been compiled based on factors like the number of hit songs, international fame, domestic impact, and pop influence.
1. Black Sherif
Born and raised in Konongo in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Black Sherif is one of the newest Ghanaian artists making waves globally with his hit songs.
His song “Kweku The Traveller” is currently popular all over the world. With 1.3 million followers, Black Sherif is one of the most streamed Ghanaian rappers on Spotify.
His music is a blend of Ghanaian Highlife with reggae, hip hop, and other genres.
Many of his songs are very popular and trendy online with a great number of streams on streaming platforms.
He has even gained the attention of top musicians globally, the most recent being DJ Khaled, who described Black Sherif’s songs as ‘music that touches your soul’. Read More...