Ghanaian rapper Amerado has made a bold statement, attributing the resurgence of Ghanaian music’s popularity to his hit song “Kwaku Ananse”. According to Amerado, since the song’s release, no Nigerian song has topped the charts in Ghana.
In a recent interview, Amerado was asked about the resurgence of Ghanaian music in 2024, with many crediting artists like himself, Fameye, and King Paluta for making Ghanaian music attractive again. Amerado humbly acknowledged the contributions of his peers but emphasized that his song “Kwaku Ananse” was the catalyst for this shift.
Amerado proudly stated that after the release of “Kwaku Ananse” and its remix, Ghanaian songs have consistently topped the charts, with no Nigerian song able to surpass them. He encouraged his fellow artists to continue promoting Ghanaian music, experimenting with different genres like highlife, and projecting their unique sound to the world.
“I can say emphatically that it started with Kweku Ananse; you can check the records.
After Kweku Ananse, both the original and the remix, only Ghanaian songs are in the charts.
With all humility, I’m saying that after Kweku Ananse, there has never been a Nigerian song topping charts in Ghana, and I’m super proud of my brothers that they are also dropping highlife music. Rap small, do highlife small, let’s project Ghana music to the world,” he said.
While Amerado’s claim may be subject to debate, it is undeniable that Ghanaian music has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity in 2024. Artists like Amerado, Fameye, Black Sherif, Sarkodie, OliveTheBoy, AraTheJay, Kofi Kinaata, King Paluta, and others have been at the forefront of this movement, producing hits that have captivated audiences and dominated the charts.
Amerado’s statement serves as a testament to the power of Ghanaian music and the impact that individual artists can have on the industry. As the music landscape continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see how Ghanaian artists continue to shape and influence the sound of African music.
