When Ghana and Nigeria link up, the results are anything but ordinary.
Having previously explored some of the best Nigerian-UK collaborations of all time, we now turn our attention to another influential musical bridge—the Ghana-Nigeria. connection. For decades, the musical exchange between Ghana and Naija has sparked some of the most iconic collaborations in contemporary African music.
As borders faded and sounds fused, a new wave of genre-bending anthems took shape, spanning hiplife, Afrobeats, highlife, dancehall, and drill. Whether rapping in Twi, flowing in Pidgin, or singing in English, these artists have consistently pushed the boundaries of West Africa’s sonic identity.
From early 2000s classics to today’s chart-toppers, here are 20 essential Ghana-Naija collaborations that have left a lasting mark.
1. Tic Tac ft. Tony Tetuila – Fefe Ne Fe
A seminal moment in Ghana-Naija music history, this early 2000s hit fused Ghanaian slang with Naija pop energy to powerful effect. Fefe Ne Fe, drawn from a Ghanaian Twi proverb, had both countries moving to a shared rhythm, laying the groundwork for the wave of cross-border collaborations that would follow.
2. V.I.P ft. 2Baba – My Love
In the early 2000s, V.I.P reigned supreme in Ghana, while 2Baba was riding high on the success of African Queen. When they came together, they crafted a love song that spoke louder than language, melodies that crossed borders and captured hearts across West Africa.
3. R2Bees ft. Wizkid – Slow Down
By 2013, R2Bees had cemented their status as leaders of hiplife. Slow Down, featuring a rising Wizkid, offered a sultry fusion of Ghanaian rhythm and Naija charisma. Their chemistry was undeniable, setting a new standard for cross-border collaborations.
4. R2Bees ft. Wande Coal – Kiss Your Hand
Before Slow Down, R2Bees teamed up with Wande Coal to remake one of his earlier low-tempo tracks, infusing it with their signature style. Mugeez’s iconic flow and Wande’s smooth vocals made it an instant fan favorite.
5. Mr Eazi ft. Joey B & Dammy Krane – Hollup (Remix)
When Mr Eazi began dominating playlists in the mid-2010s, many mistook him for Ghanaian, thanks to the heavy Ghanaian musical influences and language woven into his sound. The Hollup remix, featuring Ghana’s Joey B and Nigeria’s Dammy Krane, delivered a breezy banger that embodied his signature “Banku” style.
6. Patoranking ft. Sarkodie – No Kissing Baby
This was the moment everyone realized the Ghana-Naija music pipeline had truly matured. Patoranking’s dancehall cadence blended seamlessly with Sarkodie’s rapid-fire Twi rap, resulting in a track that was both playful and polished.
7. Sarkodie ft. Runtown – Pain Killer
Sarkodie’s catalog of Naija features is stacked, but Pain Killer stands out. A heartfelt Afrobeats love song with an infectious melody and Sarkodie’s signature rap flows, it swiftly became a wedding playlist favorite across the continent.
8. Camidoh ft. Mayorkun & Darkoo – Sugarcane (Remix)
Sugarcane was already a local hit, but the remix took it global. King Promise and Mayorkun’s catchy verses, combined with Darkoo’s unique flair, breathed new life into Camidoh’s breakout track, expanding its appeal.
9. Wizkid ft. Efya – Daddy Yo
On Daddy Yo, Efya’s vocals are the secret sauce. Her background harmonies elevated Wizkid’s dancehall-leaning track into an end-of-year anthem, dominating both radio and clubs throughout 2016.
10. Black Sherif ft. Burna Boy – Second Sermon (Remix)
Black Sherif’s gritty, emotion-filled drill had already captured hearts, but when Burna Boy jumped on the remix, it became a continent-wide movement. The verse, the rollout, and even Burna’s live show instructions transformed it into a generational anthem.
11. Shatta Wale ft. Burna Boy – Hosanna
Before their public fallout, Shatta Wale and Burna Boy were collaborators with undeniable chemistry. Hossana was an infectious track, laced with Burna’s raw delivery and Shatta’s commanding dancehall style. Released during a time when both artists were rising to new heights, the track doubled as a declaration of victory over doubters—an early glimpse of the Pan-African ambitions they would both go on to fulfill.
12. Mr Eazi ft. Efya – Skin Tight
Arguably Mr Eazi’s breakout track, Skin Tight, paired his signature lilt with Efya’s sultry delivery. It became a defining sound of the late 2010s, where Ghanaian cadences and Naija harmonies perfectly aligned.
13. Gyakie ft. Omah Lay – Forever (Remix)
The original Forever was already a hit, but Gyakie knew a remix could take it even further. Omah Lay’s verse blended seamlessly into the track, making the remix an even bigger chart darling.
14. Eugy & Mr Eazi – Dance For Me
A product of the diaspora, Dance For Me became a viral hit thanks to its irresistible rhythm and dance challenge appeal. Eugy and Mr Eazi fused Twi, Afrobeats, and UK bounce to create a track that resonated across continents.
15. King Promise ft. Wizkid – Tokyo
Tokyo was a silky-smooth link-up that felt like a crossover moment in real time. King Promise—already making waves in Ghana with his clean vocals and romantic sound—found the perfect co-star in Wizkid, who brought his effortless charisma and rhythmic finesse. Produced by Killbeatz, the slow-burning Afropop groove helped cement King Promise’s presence in Naija.
16. Kwesi Arthur ft. Joeboy – Baajo
A laid-back anthem with feel-good energy, Baajo saw Kwesi Arthur and Joeboy’s styles complementing each other perfectly. The track quickly became the soundtrack to many chilled evenings.
17. Stonebwoy ft. Davido – Activate
Stonebwoy and Davido linked up spontaneously in Ghana and struck gold. Activate was an explosive blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, and reggae—a quintessential party jam.
18. Becca ft Patoranking – Na Wash
A powerful female voice in a male-dominated space, Becca enlisted Patoranking for a tongue-in-cheek track about the dishonesty in modern relationships. Relatable, catchy, and undeniably a hit.
19. Boj ft Kwesi Arthur, Darko Vibes & Joey B – Awolowo
Awolowo is an alté cult classic, a hypnotic bounce where Ghana’s new school—Kwesi Arthur, Joey B, and DarkoVibes—collided with BOJ’s syrupy vocals. The track exudes swagger, low-tempo confidence, and streetwise cool, perfectly capturing the Ghana-Naija youthwave that blends lifestyle, fashion, and sonic experimentation.
20. Sarkodie ft Oxlade – Non-Living Thing
Released at the top of 2022, Non-Living Thing is an emotional gut punch wrapped in melodic softness. Sarkodie delivers heartfelt bars about heartbreak and emotional numbness, while Oxlade’s buttery vocals elevate the hook.
