The dynamics of African music consumption are shifting, challenging the long-held notion that African culture is viewed through a single lens. While Nigerian music has historically dominated Ghanaian charts and DSPs, recent developments show Ghanaian artistes are now consistently breaking through and earning spots on Nigeria’s Official Top 100 Albums chart.
This growing presence signals genuine acceptance and a more reciprocal cross-continental market.
The Breakthrough Milestones on the Nigerian Chart
Over the past three years, several Ghanaian artists have achieved significant milestones, proving their resonance with Nigerian audiences:
Black Sherif: The Highest Charting Act
Black Sherif leads the charge as the highest-charting Ghanaian act in Nigeria to date:
- The Villain I Never Was (2022): Debuted on the chart, peaking at No. 6 with 3.42 million on-demand streams.
- Iron Boy (2025): The sophomore album performed even better, peaking at No. 3 on the Official Top 100 Albums chart, setting the record for the highest charting album by a Ghanaian act in Nigeria.
Medikal and the Latest Entries
Medikal achieved a major personal feat with his recent entry:
- DISTURBANCE 2 (2025): Bagged his first entry into the album chart, debuting at No. 52.
Other Ghanaian artists and projects that have earned a spot include:
| Artist(s) | Project Title & Year | Peak Position | Debut Streams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camidoh | Sugarcane EP (2022) | No. 26 | 337,000 |
| Olivetheboy | Avana EP (2023) | No. 8 | 445,000 |
| Shatta Wale | Voice of the Crown (2025) | No. 63 | 563,000 |
| Stonebwoy | THE TORCHER (2025) | No. 47 | 702,000 |
| King Promise | True To Self (2024) | No. 57 | 316,000 |
| Team Eternity Ghana | Testimony (2024) | No. 97 | 126,000 |
Charting Cross-Cultural Collaborations
The chart also recorded a historical first in 2024 with the joint collaboration between Lasmid (Ghanaian) and Tml Vibez (Nigerian) on Sweet Songs 4 You, which peaked at No. 15 in its debut week. This marked the first-ever joint project between Nigerian and Ghanaian acts to appear on the official albums chart.
The Outlook
Three years of consistent Ghanaian representation on Nigerian music charts underscore the genuine acceptance of Ghana Music across the border. This increasing frequency suggests that in the near future, more Ghanaian projects will regularly appear across the singles, streaming, and radio charts.
Source: Africa Publicity
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