From L to R: Ayisi, Jah Lead, Pure Akan, and Worlasi
Musicians are often recognised by their popular hit songs.
However, some artistes have released songs that became so big, they overshadowed their own names.
Music lovers may instantly recognise the catchy tunes but struggle to name the artistes behind them.
This article explores five Ghanaian musicians whose hit songs are more popular than their names.
Ayisi
Ghanaian Hiplife/Reggae musician Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware, popularly known as Ayisi, is one such artiste. Despite having multiple hits, his name isn’t as widely known as his music.
Ayisi has graced the music scene with songs like “Can I Live” and “Grind” (featuring Vision DJ), which became a national hit in 2017. Many Ghanaians enjoy his music without knowing the composer behind it.
He has earned several nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), including winning Best HipHop/RnB Song of the Year in 2013.
For the upcoming 2025 TGMAs, he is nominated for Best Male Performance of the Year, Record of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
Jah Lead
Jah Lead is another artiste whose songs outshine his name. In 2021, his single “Lonely” became a massive hit, even being used as a ringtone by many.
Other notable tracks include “Please”, “All She Want”, and “Lockdown”. His “Lonely” video has amassed over 310,000 views on YouTube since its release.
Pure Akan
Pure Akan gained prominence in 2017 with “Me Sika Aduro”, yet his name remains less recognised than his music.
He has since released other hits like “Banker 2 Banker”, “Odo No Asa”, and “Time To Love Again”, collaborating with artistes such as Ayisi, Worlasi, and Efya. “Me Sika Aduro” currently has over 298,000 views on YouTube.
Worlasi
Worlasi is a versatile artiste with several hit songs. He gained attention after featuring on M.anifest’s “100%” in 2017, which became a national hit.
His solo tracks, including “Comot”, “Possible”, and “Dey My Side”, have also gained traction. “Comot” has over 61,000 views on YouTube.
One Phamily
The music group One Phamily, comprising Mogya, Sialo, and Stone Te Buo, is another example. Their 2013 hit “Benedicta” was widely popular, yet the group members remained relatively unknown.
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