10 Ghanaian artistes with the biggest international collaborations

Over the years, Ghanaian artistes have joined forces with stars from across the globe, creating records that resonated far beyond the country’s borders.

Lets take a look at ten Ghanaian artistes with international collaborations that have rocked the world.

1. Shatta Wale & Beyoncé — "Already"

Featured on Beyoncé’s executive-produced The Lion King: The Gift album, this historic link-up catapulted dancehall star Shatta Wale onto global charts and made him an internationally acclaimed artiste.

2. Stonebwoy ft five global acts: (Patoranking, Angélique Kidjo, Keri Hilson, Spice, Davido)

Since his foray into music, Stonebwoy has worked had to take Ghanaian dancehall internationally.

In 2014, the remix of his song song ‘Pull Up’ with Nigerian star Patoranking became an instant hit. In 2023, his collaboration with 5-time Grammy-winning Beninese legend, Angélique Kidjo bridged generational and regional African sounds.

In 2020, “Activate” with Davido combined Afrobeats and Dancehall, quickly becoming an instant anthem.

He still went on to release ‘Nominate’ with American RnB star Keri Hilson and later “Jiggle and Whine” with Jamaican star Spice.

3. Sarkodie & Ace Hood — "New Guy"

The buzz around this collaboration was magnetic.

The song record marked one of the first major, high-profile collaborations between a mainstream Ghanaian rapper and an established American hip-hop artiste, proving the global ambition of African rap.

4. Yaw Tog & Stormzy (feat. Kwesi Arthur) — "Sore (Remix)"

Arriving at the peak of the Asakaa (Ghanaian Drill) movement, this track fused UK drill authority with Kumasi’s street sound, placing Ghana’s youth-led rap scene firmly on the international radar.

5. Gyakie & Omah Lay — "Forever (Remix)"

Following the viral success of her breakout single, Gyakie teamed up with Nigerian sensation Omah Lay, creating a cross-border Afrobeats anthem that dominated charts across Africa and established her as a global breakout star.

6. Kuami Eugene & CKay — "Love Nwantiti (Ghanaian Remix)"

The Impact: Highlife singer Kuami Eugene added distinct Ghanaian vocal flair to CKay’s record-breaking global hit, contributing to a track that eventually became a worldwide TikTok phenomenon and multi-platinum record.

7. King Promise & Wizkid — "Tokyo"

Highlife and Afrobeats sensation King Promise teamed up with Nigerian megastar Wizkid for this smooth, romantic single, which quickly became a massive radio hit across West Africa and solidified King Promise's reputation as a top-tier hitmaker across the continent.

8. Black Sherif & Burna Boy — "Second Sermon (Remix)"

Grammy-winner Burna Boy jumped on the breakout track by Konongo native Black Sherif, accelerating Sherif's global rise and opening doors for his critically acclaimed debut album, “The Villain I Never Was.”

9. R2Bees (Wande Coal, Wizkid) — “Kiss Your Hand”/"Slow Down"

Legendary Ghanaian duo R2Bees joined forces with Nigerian megastars Wande Coal and Wizkid during the formative era of modern Afrobeats.

Kiss Your Hand featuring Wande Coal and Slow Down featuring Wizkid became enduring classic that dominated airwaves across West Africa till today.

10. Fuse ODG & Ed Sheeran — "Boa Me"

In 2017, a pioneer of the Azonto movement, UK-Ghanaian artiste Fuse ODG, brought pop icon Ed Sheeran to Ghana, recording a hit single sung partly in Twi that reached global audiences and benefited local community projects.