Gossips

Meet the two Ghanaian artistes whose songs have featured on playlists of world leaders

Such acknowledgment can significantly elevate both the artiste and the country they represent on the global stage.

While fans are quick to recall acts like Tems, Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid, Ghanaian artistes have also made their mark on international playlists.

Here are some Ghanaian artistes whose songs have featured on the playlists of global figures.

‘Already’ Beyonce ft Shatta Wale

Ghanaian dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, made headlines after he featured in global star Beyonce’s “Already” song in 2019.

The congratulatory messages and applause at the time were overwhelming.

However, the song later made an appearance on the 2020 playlist of former U.S. President Barack Obama.

‘Mpempem Do Me’ by Daddy Lumba

Ghanaian highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, also got a recognition all the way from the United Kingdom.

The king of England, Royal Majesty King Charles III, on March 10, 2025, unveiled a personal playlist of songs that bring him happiness.

While the list featured various acts from the United States, Africa and the UK, Ghanaians could not help but notice the list featured ‘Mpempem Do Me’ by the iconic Daddy Lumba.

The song was captured among the 17-track selection alongside songs from global icons including Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Bob Marley, Grace Jones, and Davido.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button