The 12 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month

Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela ‘Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same)’

<span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”10ac716cdfc1ef83a9c6badfecf02101″><iframe lazy-loadable=”true” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/d4ckbxqrCIc?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span><p>Nigerian afrobeat pioneer <strong><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/tony-allen” target=”_self”>Tony Allen</a> </strong>and South African jazz legend <strong><a href=”http://okayafrica.com/tag/hugh-masekela” target=”_blank”>Hugh Masekela</a> </strong>got together back in 2010, when they recorded the the “kind of South African-Nigerian swing-jazz stew” that will make up their upcoming album, <em>Rejoice. </em>Though they’d known each other since the 1970s, through their friendship &amp; work with <a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/fela-kuti” target=”_self”>Fela</a>, it took forty years—and a coinciding tour schedule that saw them both in the UK at the same time—for Allen and Masekela to make it to a London studio together. It was there that, along with producer <strong>Nick Gold.</strong></p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/afrobeat-tony-allen-hugh-masekela-never-lagos-gonna-be-the-same-listen/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

Burna Boy ‘Odogwu’

<span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”a429fd5ba3ec1165eb29bd681cce2b68″><iframe lazy-loadable=”true” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUliAM1ByDk?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/burna-boy” target=”_self”><strong>Burna Boy</strong></a> dropped the single and music video for this first official release of 2020 “Odogwu.” The new video, directed by <strong>TG Omori</strong>, follows Burna Boy and a crew through a number of striking scenes—from a supermarket to the waterside. The name of the rhythmic track (“Odogwu”) refers to the title given to a victorious leader, particularly a man, who is believed to have accomplished great things in Igbo culture… the title seems fitting as Burna sings of his status and success atop pulsing percussion and strings by Nigerian beat-maker<strong><a href=”http://okayafrica.com/tag/kel-p” target=”_blank”> Kel P.</a>”</strong></p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/burna-boy-odogwu-music-video-watch/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

Naira Marley ‘Aye’

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”450″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/ng/album/aye-single/1502745917″></iframe><p><strong><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/naira-marley” target=”_self”>Naira Marley</a></strong> dropped his much-anticipated new single titled “Aye.” The <strong>Rexxie</strong>-produced number explores the meaning of life and encourages the listener to keep pushing even in the midst of challenges. “Aye”—the Yoruba translation for “life”—makes use of number of instrumentals to give the track an overall bounce. While fairly mid-tempo, the rhythm and lyrics work together to convey Naira Marley’s contemplativeness as he navigates what he feels is the meaning of life.</p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/listen-to-new-naira-marley-single-aye/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

Oxlade ‘Away’

<iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”150″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;” sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/us/album/away/1502780821?i=1502781074″></iframe><p>Buzzing Nigerian artist <strong><a href=”http://okayafrica.com/tag/oxlade” target=”_blank”>Oxlade</a></strong> shared his new single “Away” as the first release from his six-track EP <em><a href=”https://theplug.ffm.to/352n3ya” target=”_blank”>Oxygene</a></em>. On the <strong>Spax-</strong>produced track, the artist fuses elements of afropop, highlife, R&amp;B, and more to deliver a catchy and melodic sound. The track’s many sonic elements are a reflection of Oxlade’s own musical influences, which range from Afrobeat to hip-hop and country.</p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/listen-to-nigerian-artist-oxlade-new-song-away/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

DJ Neptune, Joeboy & Mr Eazi ‘Nobody’

<span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”6a64998b65f8ffc75a68092e4de43c3a”><iframe lazy-loadable=”true” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/SbHx9Ps7B4g?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span><p><strong><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/dj-neptune” target=”_self”>DJ Neptune</a></strong>’s “Nobody” sees him recruiting Nigerian superstar <strong>Mr Eazi</strong> and his prodigy <strong>JoeBoy</strong>. The track is the second single to be released from his upcoming project <em>The Greatness II [Sounds of Neptune] </em>following the successful <a href=”https://music.apple.com/us/album/tomorrow-single/1493841280″ target=”_blank”>debut single “Tomorrow”</a> featuring <strong>Victor AD.</strong></p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/watch-dj-neptune-mr-eazi-joeboy-nobody-music-video/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

Terry Apala ‘Lock Up’ feat. Niniola

<iframe src=”https://open.spotify.com/embed?uri=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2QDfMc4RiNx9kswvAwxkuL” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true” allow=”encrypted-media”></iframe><p>Rising Nigerian artist <strong><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/terry-apala” target=”_self”>Terry Apala</a></strong> shared “Lock Up,” his first official release for this year. He recruits <strong><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/niniola” target=”_self”>Niniola</a></strong>, the undisputed Nigerian queen of Afrohouse, in this smooth banger produced by <strong>Zaki Magic</strong>, “Lock Up” is a mid-tempo number that merges both afrobeats and Afro-House to create a smooth and laidback bop. While Terry Apala offers up some pretty strong verses throughout the track, Niniola contrasts his effort by slowing things down in terms of pace and softening the overall feel of the song.</p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/listen-to-niniola-terry-apala-single-lock-up/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

Davido ‘1 Milli’

<span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”9b025b4e866afb97cd9b8018851c83f7″><iframe lazy-loadable=”true” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/1x5tIv6GC1o?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span><p><strong><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/tag/davido” target=”_self”>Davido</a></strong> shared the visuals for “1 Milli,” a track from his <a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/davido-new-album-a-good-time-listen/” target=”_self”>recent album </a><em><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/davido-new-album-a-good-time-listen/” target=”_self”>A Good Time</a> </em>which was released towards the end of last year. The music video pays homage to the artist’s impending marriage to his fiancée, <strong>Chioma Rowland</strong>.</p>

Zlatan ‘Life’

<span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”5bafe3b111934854ee218b71d6ffb006″><iframe lazy-loadable=”true” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/hZ9uvqfQMB4?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span><p> <strong><a href=”http://okayafrica.com/tag/zlatan” target=”_blank”>Zlatan</a> </strong>gets pensive on his latest track “Life.” The song is a departure from the <a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/watch-the-music-video-for-zlatans-massive-dance-single-zanku-leg-work/” target=”_self”>Zanku (Leg Work) </a>singer’s usual dance-worthy style. Instead, the slow-paced anthem sees him reflecting on his rise, and making it as an artist against all odds. The video, directed by <strong>Hassan Al Raae</strong>, features a different setting for the artist as well, as the artist appears at a skiing resort surrounded by snow, which provides a crisp backdrop for the track’s hopeful message.</p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/listen-to-zlatan-ibile-new-song-music-video-life/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

Wande Coal ‘Ode Lo Like’

<span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”dfd12a401bab3934b9f3dc2dbd04af23″><iframe lazy-loadable=”true” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/bmPgfgc3vxg?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span><p>Veteran Nigerian musician <strong><a href=”http://okayafrica.com/tag/wande-coal” target=”_blank”>Wande Coal</a></strong>, came through with a new music video for his single ‘Ode Lo Like,’ from his upcoming EP <em>Realms. </em>After releasing the track back in December, the artist, who recently signed to the US record label Empire, shares a showy music video for the upbeat track that sees him performing at a hazy nightclub with a live band. The visuals have a sultry Latin feel and feature several eye-catching dancers. It was directed by <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/adasacookey/” target=”_blank”><strong>Adasa Cookey</strong>.</a></p><p><a href=”https://www.okayafrica.com/watch-the-music-video-for-wande-coal-song-ode-lo-like/” target=”_self”>Find out more</a></p>

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