Hip-hop is a big part of the Nigerian and Ghanaian music industries.
Despite the sibling rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, both countries have a rich history of musical collaborations.
Recently, Ghanaian superstar rapper Sarkodie released a chest-thumping record ‘Brag’ on which he restates his status as Africa’s biggest rapper. Sarkodie’s claim has led to what has now become a rap beef between rappers in Nigeria and Ghana with Dremo being the first Nigerian rapper to reply to Sarkodie.
Perhaps finding inspiration in the ongoing historic beef between Drake & Kendrick Lamar, rappers in Ghana and Nigeria are engaging in an online face-off.
While listeners await the ongoing beef between Ghanaian and Nigerian rappers to supply quality disses, here are some of the notable Nigeria/Ghana rap collaborations.
10 notable Nigeria/Ghana rap collaborations.
1. Sarkodie – Rap Attack feat Vector
Sarkodie and Vector brought their A game on this exciting hip hop record that emphasises their status in African hip hop.
2. Ice Prince – Shots on Shots feat Sarkodie
Ice Prince delivered a stellar chorus while Sarkodie laid his trademark swaggering bars for one of the best partnerships from both countries.
3. R2Bees – Slow Down feat Wizkid
In the early days of his career when his fame began traveling beyond the shores of Nigeria, megastar Wizkid delivered a timeless hook for this R2Bees classic.
4. Sarkodie – Hasta La Vista feat Zlatan
Sarkodie combined with vibrant Nigerian Street hop star Zlatan for this up-tempo party-starting hip-hop star.
5. M.anifest – Too Bad feat MI Abaga
Two of African hip hop’s finest rappers MI Abaga and M.anifest combine for this lyrical masterclass.
6. Vector – King Kong remix feat Sarkodie
For one of the remixes of his Trap hit record ‘King Kong’, Vector called on Sarkodie who delivered as expected.
7. Sarkodie – Po Di Thing feat Banky W
Sarkodie called on Nigerian RnB superstar Banky W to craft a smooth chorus for this hit record that marks one of the highest points in the commercialization of African hip hop.
8. Neptune – Baddest feat Olamide, Boj, Stonebwoy
Deploying the era-dominating Azonto style, DJ Neptune assembled Nigerian stars Olamide and Boj joined by Ghanaian Dancehall maestro Stonebwoy for this sensational rap record.
9. MI Abaga – Millionaira Champagne feat Sarkodie, Ice Prince, DJ Lambo
As part of the tracks for his third album ‘Chairman’, MI called on fellow hip-hop stars Sarkodie and Ice Prince for a celebration of their status as continental forces.
10. M.anifest – Tomorrow feat Burna Boy
M.anifest tapped Nigerian super talent Burna Boy who crafts a memorable hook for this captivating love record
