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Ghanaians have consumed hundreds of albums in the last decade. But eight of them will never be forgotten â no matter what.
We share with you eight Ghanaian music albums which defined the last decade.
As usual, the list is in no order.
1. âMaryâ by Sarkodie
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Mary by Sarkodie
The 11-track classic highlife masterpiece redefined Sarkodieâs brand when it was released in 2015. The live studio album which is Sarkodieâs 4th project features top Ghanaian vocalists including Pat Thomas, Efya, Mugeez and Akwaboah. The album had at least nine hit singles and earned multiple award nominations.
2. âI Believeâ by Diana Hamilton
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I Believe by Diana Hamilton
The 2019 VGMA âGospel Artiste of the Yearâ winner has what it takes to hold that crown. Her project âI Believeâ, released in 2018 is an instance. Containing eight powerful sounds, the album dominated the airwaves last year. Songs like âMo Ne Yoâ, âLord of Hostsâ, âNsenkyerene Nyankoponâ and the title track, âI Believeâ did the magic. You canât have enough of the album.
3. âEpistles of Mamaâ by Stonebwoy
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Epistles of Mama by Stonebwoy
Stonebwoyâs biggest album yet, the two-in-one masterpiece released in 2017 took the afro-dancehall star a step further in his career. The enchanting reggae and afro-dancehall collection has a bunch of hit singles including âBaawasabaâ, âDedeâ, âPepper Demâ, âTia Tiaâ, and âMane Meâ.
4. âBooks and Rhymesâ by Edem
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Books and Rhymes by Edem
This is Edemâs best work so far. The 25-studio project captured the hearts of Ghanaians when it dropped in 2014. Featuring some top local and international musicians including Akwaboah, Raquel, Obrafour, Samini, Stonebwoy, Black Prophet, Jupitar, Cassper Nyovest, and Ice Queen, the afrobeats, hiplife and highlife masterpiece is packed with a bunch of hit singles.
5. âMatters of the Heartâ by Akwaboah
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Matters of the Heart by Akwaboah
He might not be everywhere, but Akwaboah made a great impact when he released his debut highlife album in 2018. The 12-track impressive masterpiece features only five important artistes; Sarkodie, Strongman, Seyi Shay, Efya and TXT. Songs like âNumber Oneâ, Obibaâ, âForgetâ, âHye Me Boâ and âHold Me Downâ are huge on the airwaves.
6. âAfter the Stormâ by Shatta Wale
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After the Storm by Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale might have made some impacts with âReignâ and âWonder Boyâ albums but none matches âAfter The Stormâ. The 24-track featureless afro-pop, dancehall and afro-dancehall collection has countless hits including âBie Gyaâ, âChop Kissâ, âHolâItâ, âToo Much Chemicalâ, âKakaiâ, âIf I Collectâ and âDancehall Kingâ.
7. âBreakthroughâ by Bisa Kdei
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Breakthrough by Bisa Kdei
It was actually a breakthrough for the record producer cum singer. He infused some energy into the then flapping highlife music fraternity in 2016. The award-winning album is made up of 10 sweet sounds with hit singles like âMansaâ, âSaminaâ and âBrother Brotherâ.
8. âNowhere Coolâ by M.anifest
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Nowhere Cool cover by Manifest
A blend of hip-hop, afrobeats and highlife, M.anifest swayed the industry when he dropped âNowhere Coolâ â his 5th studio project. The controversial 14-track album features some top local and international artistes including Worlasi, Dex Kwesi, and Brymo. âB.E.A.Râ, âHand Dey Go, Hand Dey Comeâ, âSugarâ, âSimple Loveâ and âTime No Deyâ are some of the hit singles off the album.