Top 10 Ghanaian songs of the decade

We share 10 Ghanaian songs which ruled the airwaves in the past 10 years.

NB: These are not the best songs. Also, the list is in no order.

1. Adonai (Remix) by Sarkodie feat. Castro

Sarkodie’s 3rd studio album, “Sarkology”, gave birth to classics, but “Adonai” remix which features missing Castro Under Fire, gave his career a major boost. The Nana Asihene-directed visual for the slow-tempo afro-pop song which was produced by Street Beat is the most viewed music video on YouTube by a local artiste, with nearly 69 million streams.

2. Akwaaba by Guilty Beatz feat Mr Eazi, Pappy Kojo & Patapaa

The last decade has witnessed great hits, but Guilty Beatz’s gem has travelled far. The mileage the afrobeats jam has received is still a shock to many because it came across as one of ‘usual afrobeats’ songs. The multiple award-winning song, which was released last year, has enjoyed massive airplay in Ghana and has also crossed over.

3. Aha Ye De by Nana Boro feat SK Blinks

This was the official Xmas jam of 2011. The following year, it also became the official jam for Kwehu Easter – one of the most popular Easter festivals in Ghana. The afro-pop song moved from a local hit to international hit, attracting huge streaming from music lovers across the world.

4. Simple by Bradez

We wish the duo were back! “Simple” moved Flowking Stone and Kunti Kinte to the next level. In 2010, they dominated charts, broke records and gained multiple nominations with just this song. The hiplife record ‘hacked’ airwaves and banged in clubs and at parties.

5. Life by R2Bees

The soft, sweet and infectious rhythm coupled with its easy-to-sing-along chorus gave R2Bees a huge mileage ahead of others and further helped them win the “Song of the Year” award at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards.

6. Ayoo by Shatta Wale

This song doesn’t need an introduction. Arguably Shatta Wale’s biggest career hit after “Dancehall King” and “Taking Over”, the mid-tempo afro-pop/afro-dancehall song rocked every event when it dropped in 2017. The Sire Choppenson-directed visual for the song has garnered over 8million views on YouTube alone.

7. Omo Ada by Medikal

This is fresh from the oven. Medikal kick-started this year very well with “Omo Ada” and was smart enough to extend its mileage with a collaboration with Shatta Wale. Produced by UnkleBeatz, the fast-tempo dance jam is one of the biggest songs released this year.

8. Mansa by Bisa Kdei

Coming off of Bisa Kdei’s “Breakthrough” album which was released in 2016, “Mansa” gave the singer cum producer a major career boost. The song was the official Xmas jam that year and successfully crossed over. The video for the song has over 11 million views on YouTube alone.

9. Christy by Dobble

If you missed “Christy”, then you should go back in time. A nationwide hit, the fast-tempo highlife reeled 2016 and rocked the year after. Produced by Danny Beatz, the song went straight to the top of every chart upon release and helped them win the “Most Popular Song of the Year” at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards before their split.

10. Joe Mettle - Bo Noo Ni feat Luigi Maclean

Joe is a gem and a genius. The fact that he brings music to life shows his class and unrivalled talent. After serving Ghanaians with his hit single “Onwanwani” in 2016, he dropped his biggest career single, “Bo Noo Ni”, the following year. The visual for the song has over 7million views.