In the event you have been out and about in 2005, with the radio on, TV tuned to Music Music, or just strolling previous a trotro station, you may not have realised you have been witnessing golden moments in Ghanaian music historical past.
Quick ahead to 2025, and a few of the largest anthems from that period are turning 20. Sure, two full a long time. But, remarkably, when these beats drop right this moment, they nonetheless ship shivers down your backbone. Goosebumps. That’s the enduring energy of music that wasn’t simply heard, it was lived.
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In the event you’ve by no means skilled Shoddy at a jam, do you actually know hiplife? Praye’s Shoddy was greater than only a banger, it was a cultural phenomenon. From weddings in Kumasi to nightclubs in Labone, the monitor had aunties tossing their heels apart to bust out strikes you by no means knew that they had. The track carried weight then, and it hasn’t misplaced a little bit of its affect.
Then there was Kwaw Kese’s Na Ya Tal, a lyrical masterpiece with out gimmicks. It didn’t simply slap; it spoke. Kwaw Kese delivered traces in parables, and we devoured each phrase.
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2005 was stacked with hits. Castro dropped Toffee, a DJ important that sparked dance frenzies wherever it performed. Ofori Amponsah gave us Otoolege, a heartbreak anthem one way or the other sung with pleasure. Mzbel burst onto the scene with 16 Years, controversial? Completely. Iconic? Undoubtedly.
Noble Nketsia gave us Me Tiase, a track that launched his soul-stirring voice and masterful songwriting to the nation. Bollie, earlier than changing into a part of Reggie & Bollie, debuted with You Might Kiss the Bride, a heartfelt rap monitor that captivated followers.
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However that’s only the start. The complete record reads like a time capsule of Ghanaian greatness:
High Ghana songs that flip 20 in 2025
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1.Otoolege – Ofori Amponsah ft. Barosky, KK Fosu & Kofi Nti
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2.Goosie Ganda – Wutah
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3. Shoddy – Praye
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4.Kiss Your Bride – Bollie
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5.Aso – Kwabena Kwabena ft. Kontihene
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6.Tuobodom – Nkasei
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7.Toffee – Castro
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