Spotify has unveiled its 2025 Wrapped data for Ghana, and the message is unmistakable: Black Sherif reigns supreme as the nation’s top-streamed artist.
The announcement, released on Wednesday, December 3 via Spotify’s official social media channels, confirms the 23-year-old Konongo sensation, Mohammed Ismail Sherif, as Ghana’s Most Streamed Artist for the second consecutive year, repeating his 2024 triumph.
Right behind him is Kweku Smoke, who rises to a career-best Number 2 position — a major milestone for the Kumasi rapper and a testament to his explosive momentum throughout 2025.
Sarkodie, the revered rap icon, takes third place, demonstrating yet again that consistency, skill, and staying power continue to shape his legacy.
Kwesi Arthur makes a powerful return to the Top 5 at Number 4, reminding fans why “Grind Day” still echoes loudly in the industry. Dancehall titan Shatta Wale closes the elite rankings at Number 5, maintaining an unwavering hold on his dedicated Shatta Movement fanbase.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 – Top 5 Artists in Ghana
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Black Sherif
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Kweku Smoke
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Sarkodie
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Kwesi Arthur
From the trap-soul stylings of Black Sherif to the street-forged energy of Kweku Smoke, 2025 has undoubtedly been a landmark year for Ghanaian music. The numbers speak for themselves — Ghanaian sound isn’t just trending; it’s dominating. And as Black Sherif continues to push the flag higher on global platforms, one thing is clear: the new generation has fully arrived, while the legends remain firmly in the race.
Ghana, this is our year.
