{"id":106948,"date":"2025-12-15T11:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106948"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:01:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:01:38","slug":"5-ghanaian-artistes-to-look-out-for-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106948","title":{"rendered":"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 52 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The year 2025 witnessed a refreshing wave in Ghanaian music, marked by the emergence of several fresh talents in the industry. Considerable work was done during the year under review, and these artistes are now well-positioned to deliver even more in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lalid<\/strong><br \/>Lalid, of the chart-topping \u201cThe Matter\u201d fame, created his first major hit in 2025, which eventually landed a remix with rapper Medikal. Lalid began his mainstream music journey in 2018. He has since been gaining relevance in the industry since then. 2026 seems to be an even bigger year for Lalid.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-10032927339\" style=\"width:323px;height:auto\" title=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-93x140.jpeg 93w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-83x125.jpeg 83w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-167x250.jpeg 167w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-283x424.jpeg 283w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-33x50.jpeg 33w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Gonaboy<\/strong><br \/>Gonaboy cemented his name in the industry with his hit single \u201cSame Timbs\u201d, commanding the streets with very relatable lyrics. He got the attention of many Ghanaians with his 2023 single \u201cAbele\u201d, which became a household anthem. The expectations of Gonaboy in 2026 are really high as he has smoothly garnered attention this year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-10032927340\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" title=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-112x140.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-100x125.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-200x250.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-120x150.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-339x424.jpeg 339w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-15-at-10.41.15-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Jubed<\/strong><br \/>In 2025, Jubed released \u201cRuwa\u201d, a track that would make him one of the artistes to bring a fresh northern sound fused with afrobeats and gain nationwide attention. He had co-signs from artistes like rap legend Sarkodie, Nana Ama McBrown and many other influential personalities here in Ghana and beyond. Jubed has released the remix of \u201cRuwa\u201d featuring Nigeria\u2019s Yemi Alade, Oxlade and Prince MK Baagi from Niger.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-10032927341\" style=\"width:607px;height:auto\" title=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-1638x2048.jpeg 1638w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-112x140.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-100x125.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-200x250.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-120x150.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-339x424.jpeg 339w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jubed.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Rcee<\/strong><br \/>Rcee has taken it upon himself to redefine authentic Ghanaian highlife suitable for Gen Zs. With releases like \u201cKnees and Bend\u201d and \u201cAgenda\u201d, he catapulted his career to gain mainstream attention. Rcee has been releasing music as far back as 2020, but gained massive attention in 2025. 2026 will see nothing less from the artiste.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-10032927342\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" title=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-93x140.jpeg 93w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-83x125.jpeg 83w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-167x250.jpeg 167w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-283x424.jpeg 283w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee-33x50.jpeg 33w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rcee.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Kojo Trilla<\/strong><br \/>From the Asakaa camp, Kojo Trilla\u2019s talent gained a wider audience after the release of his joint project with Asakaa pioneer, Reggie Osei. The project, titled \u201cHow did we get here\u201d, witnessed Kojo Trilla display impeccable rap skills on the various tracks. The music industry longs for more of such versatility from musicians in 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-10032927344\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\" title=\"5 Ghanaian artistes to look out for in 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-93x140.jpeg 93w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-83x125.jpeg 83w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-167x250.jpeg 167w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-283x424.jpeg 283w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo-33x50.jpeg 33w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kojo.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><\/figure>\n<p>As the year comes to a close, these emerging artistes have laid a solid foundation with their efforts in 2025. 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