Yet many of these once‑prominent artistes have since faded from the spotlight, leaving fans asking: "Where are they now, and why did their careers stall"?
This article will explore 10 prominent Ghanaian artistes who somewhat disappeared from the spotlight:
Skrewfaze
Jehoshaphat Eshun, popularly known as Skrewfaze, once enriched the music scene with his talent and creativity.
Skrewfaze rose to fame around 2007 with hit songs such as Gbalagazaa, Bue Bue, Maabena, and Ogogologo. He became known for his energetic style, catchy street anthems, and Francophone‑infused rhythms blended with Hiplife.
After nearly a decade at the center of Ghana’s music conversation, his career took a dramatic turn when he publicly accused organizers of the Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) of bribery and corruption.
He alleged that he lost the Discovery of the Year award because he refused to pay a bribe.
Following the accusation, Skrewfaze’s career declined as airplay, event promoters, and other industry players distanced themselves from his work.
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Today, he resides in the United States, where he works outside the music industry. He recently held a live TikTok session celebrating his daughter’s successful entry into the U.S. Army.
Iwan
The list would not be complete without Reggae/Dancehall artiste Iwan.
Iwan once dominated the Ghanaian music scene with hits such as 'Who Is Bad', 'Miss You', and 'Thanks' and 'Praise'.
At the height of his career, he won notable awards, including Reggae Video of the Year at the 2010 4Syte Awards and Reggae Song of the Year at the 2011 VGMA.
However, his career began to decline after a series of heated feuds with fellow artistes. The controversies eroded his relevance, and he struggled to maintain his place in the industry.
In later interviews, Iwan lamented that Ghanaians no longer listened to his music. His 2016 Peace Tour was an attempt to revive his prominence, but it did little to restore his former glory.
Wisa Greid
Although his songs are no longer charting, the name Wisa Greid instantly reminds music lovers of the infamous incident when he exposed himself on stage during a performance.
Born Eugene Ashie, Wisa once dominated the airwaves with hit tracks such as Ekiki Mi, Mintse Bo, and Cocoa. His career, however, began to unravel after the Decemba 2 Rememba concert scandal, where his reckless act overshadowed his musical achievements.
In an attempt to repair his image, Wisa released I’m Sorry as an apology to fans and Ghanaians, but the damage had already been done. By 2018, he openly admitted that the scandal had crippled his career.
Asem
Hip-hop and Hiplife musician Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah, popularly known in the showbiz industry as Asem, dominated the music industry around 2008.
The musician enriched the Ghanaian music industry with great tunes such as “Give Me Blow” and “Pigaro.”
In 2008, Asem’s “Pigaro” dominated radio airwaves. However, in 2010, he took a swipe at Sarkodie, drawing criticism and speculation about his motives.
In 2016, Asem blessed the music scene with “Bye Bye.”
Following the hit song, he gradually faded from the spotlight, especially after relocating abroad.
Zigi
Musician Kweku Sarpong Plahar, better known as Zigi, was one of the artistes signed to Lynx Entertainment in 2009.
The musician became famous in the music scene with his debut album, Prince of Pop, in 2011, which featured the hit song “U Say Wetin.”
Zigi won the Afro-Pop Song of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards. Aside from music, Zigi also modelled for brands such as Smirnoff and MTN.
The musician’s career went quiet under Lynx Entertainment until he gradually faded into the background.
Atom Reloaded
Atom Reloaded is another Ghanaian artiste whose name has faded from the entertainment space after once enjoying the spotlight.
He topped the charts and dominated airplay in 2015 with the street anthem Y3 Wo Krom, featuring Jhunea. The track was such a phenomenon that global tech giant Apple Inc. even used it at one of its conferences.
In 2016, Atom won Hiplife Song of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. However, his career took a downturn soon after, particularly following his bold declaration that he did not need a management team to handle his career.
Today, Atom has shifted away from music and now runs Atom City Hotel & Pub as well as Atom City Estates.
Nana Boro
Nana Boro made his mark on the Ghanaian music scene with his hit song “Aha Yede,” which became a national anthem.
The song’s success led to high expectations for his future work. However, after “Aha Yede,” Nana Boro struggled to produce follow-up hits.
His career stalled, the success of “Aha Yede” was not replicated, and his music gradually lost the attention it initially garnered.
Kaakie
Singer Kaakie is one of the few female musicians in the country to have produced hit songs and equally dominated the charts with the Dancehall genre.
The musician, who was part of the Highgrade Family, was also compared to other international artistes after she released several big songs, including “Too Much,” “Supa Dupa,” and others.
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The musician, after years in the industry, decided to pursue a different career path and also start a family.
Kaakie now works as a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse in the United States. She recently earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and launched her own practice, Kaylora Holistic Wellness & Recovery LLC, in Ohio.
Itz Tiffany
Singer Antoinette Tiffany Owusu, popularly known as Itz Tiffany, was once one of Ghana’s most talked-about female musicians.
Itz Tiffany, from 2012 to around 2014, became a household name with hit songs like “Fake London Boy.”
She was also signed to Off Da Ground, a record label owned by UK-based Ghanaian artiste Fuse ODG.
Itz Tiffany’s career began to hit the rocks after her private sex tape was leaked online in November 2014.
Even though she apologised to fans and music lovers, adding that the video was recorded around 2008, long before her music career had taken off, it seemed Ghanaians had already made up their minds.
The singer, after some time away from the spotlight, made efforts to revive her music career and released another song titled “Forgive.” However, the song did not receive the attention she had hoped for.
Tiffany now runs Itz Box Bar, a popular container-themed bar and entertainment hotspot located at Spintex in Accra.
Jupitar
In December 2014, Jupitar released the hit single Enemies, featuring Sarkodie.
The track propelled him into the limelight, making his name a household one in Ghana’s Dancehall scene.
However, despite releasing numerous singles afterward, Jupitar has struggled to regain the same level of traction and mainstream success.
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