For years, Ghana and Nigeria have kept the African entertainment scene buzzing, drawing investment and attention from corporations in the diaspora to African arts. From sports to assimilated culture, movies, and most importantly, music, the two countries have shared the spotlight despite the numerous banter between us. Although we may have our differences, our collaborations result in superb work and authentic African magic. To indicate the musical synchronization between our nations, Now Accra has curated a list of top ten Ghana and Nigeria collaborations for you to enjoy.
1. R2Bees ft. Wizkid (Slow Down) – Life was good when R2Bees invited the Nigerian afrobeat star into their hive in Tema for their smash hit, “Slow Down.” This super-powered linkup spawned hits, including “Tonight”, “Dance” and “Straight from Mars.”
2. Tuface & V.I.P (My Love) – During his Kennis Music era, a buzzing Tuface in Nigeria tapped into the sounds of the legendary Ghanaian music group V.I.P for this banger of a love record. Both parties on this joint offered their best and overdelivered.
3. Tic Tac ft. Tony Tetula (Fefe Ne Fe) – Back when the “Philomena” hitmaker was running the show with his choppy flow and catchy vibes, he linked up with Nigerian singer Tony Tetula, resulting in the birth of “Fefe Ne Fe,” a record that dominated both Ghanaian and Nigerian airwaves for a long while.
4. Samini ft. Wizkid (Time Bomb) – This calm yet explosive record solidified Wizkid’s versatility and ability to hold his own on Ghanaian songs where he was featured. Samini also brought fire and flavor to his refrains.
5. R2Bees ft. Wande Coal (Kiss your Hand) – It would be a crime if “Kiss Your Hand” were left out of the top ten Ghana-Nigeria collaborations. This timeless record from R2Bees and W.C stamped R2Bees as heavyweights when Nigerians were talking about Ghanaian music.
6. Ice Prince ft. Sarkodie (Shots on Shots) – “Shots on Shots” is an ice-and-fire episode with both rappers trading bars on a dope hip-hop beat. This was a glorious day for rap fans from both countries who have argued about which country has the best emcees. It’s a pleasure to say that the Ghanaian was obviously firing extensive rounds on the record.
7. Eugy Official ft. Mr. Eazi (Dance for Me) – This is an undeniable hit song composed of two popular dance moves from Ghana (Alkayida) and Nigeria (Shoki). This absolute club banger deserves a place on top ten Ghana and Nigeria music charts.
8. Patoranking ft. Sarkodie (No Kissing)
9. Shatta Wale ft. Mr. Eazi (Haters)
10. Stonebwoy ft. Davido (Activate)