9 hit songs that dominated Ghana’s music scene in 2023

2023 was a thrilling year for African music, and Ghanaian music was not left behind.

Across all genres, Ghanaian musicians dropped game-changing hits that captured the attention of the nation, continent, and even globally.

While big names like Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Black Sherif, and Kuami Eugene solidified their dominance on the music scene with captivating local and international collaborations, newbies such as Olivetheboy and Lasmid blessed the airwaves with electrifying tunes that got music lovers dancing.

These tunes were popularised through platforms like Spotify, Boomplay, YouTube, and arguably the biggest contributor, TikTok.

As the music industry anticipates another groundbreaking year, The Ghana Report takes a look at some hit Ghanaian songs that rocked 2023.

• Terminator by King Promise

With a huge international success, Terminator is arguably the biggest hit to come out of Ghana in 2023.

Produced by Killbeatz, Terminator is a piano-infused beat with relatable lyrics that music lovers globally fell head over heels with.

The songs also earned remixes from international stars such as Sean Paul, Tiwa Savage, and Youngg Jon.

• Country Side by Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif

Sarkodie and Black Sherif joined forces in the countryside, creating a musical masterpiece that became one of the standout collaborations of the year.

This viral anthem had Ghanaians hooked to their earphones, proving that when musical talents unite, magic happens.

• Into The Future by Stonebwoy

From his fifth studio album 5th Dimension, afro-dancehall fusion titled “Into The Future, of the biggest hits off the album so far has been this ” which has been a consistent soundtrack to TikToks and parties alike.

• Goodsin by Olivetheboy

The young star had an exciting year with his major hit which hit ten million streams in record time after blowing up through a TikTok challenge. Goodsin was also the most Shazamed song in Ghana and Nigeria earlier in 2023.

• Bad Boy by Lasmid

Lasmid’s Bad Boy made waves on digital streaming platforms (DSPs), earning itself numerous plays.

The song’s popularity solidified Lasmid’s position as one of the biggest rising stars on the music scene.

• Case (remix) by Mr Drew ft Mophty

With hundreds of thousands of featured videos on TikTok, Case (remix) was one of the trendiest songs in the country in 2023.

Earlier in the year, Mr Drew issued an open verse challenge for his single “Case,” featuring Sista Afia and Strongman.

The emerging singer Mophty Legacy issued a stellar verse on the song, resulting in Drew releasing “Case (Remix).” The remix caught fire, becoming the number one shazamed song in Ghana in August of the same year.

• Monica by Kuami Eugene

The piano-based afrobeat tune was a straightforward banger in which the singer pulls out all the stops to serenade his “Monica.”

With millions of plays on streaming platforms, the song was one of the hits of 2023.

• Aseda by Nacee

The inspiring gospel song won many hearts across the country and racked up a lot of airplay.

• Kwaku Ananse by Amerado

On Kwaku Ananse, Amerado delivered an electrifying fusion of rap and melody inspired by the legendary Ghanaian folklore character which won hearts.

The tune not only had a good rhythm but also conveyed a powerful message.

The relatable lyrics warmed hearts, making it a favorite among listeners.