Ghanaian music is loved for its rhythms, its soul, and its unforgettable lyrics. Whether it’s highlife, hiplife, Afrobeats, or gospel, Ghanaian artists have given us lines we can’t help but sing along to.
But how well do you really know the words behind your favourite hits?
As Play By Ear Season 2 turns up the volume with more fun, creativity, and musical madness, we’re putting fans to the test!
Think you can identify your favourite Ghanaian artists from just a line of lyrics?
Let’s find out.
1. “Who are you to judge me like say you be holy pass?”
Who sang this?
A. KiDi
B. King Promise
C. Kuami Eugene
D. Bisa Kdei
2. “Aaahh your back like plantation. Turn around on rotation”
The voice behind this line is:
A. Fameye
B. Black Sherif
C. Medikal
D. Sarkodie
3. “Now I've found someone to sit on my throne”
Which artist is this from?
A. Gyakie
B. Cina Soul
C. Kwesi Arthur
D. R2Bees
4. “Strike a pose make I see you take a picture.”
Who performed this hit line?
A. KiDi
B. Kelvyn Boy
C. Darkovibes
D. Joey B
5. “Back for good, take me back for good”
Which legend sang this?
A. Daddy Lumba
B. Kojo Antwi
C. Amakye Dede
D. Kwabena Kwabena
6. “Put my son on my lap, or run a victory lap”
Who does this sound like?
A. Sarkodie
B. E.L
C. M.anifest
D. Shatta Wale
7. “Roll it tight and I'm dazing. Wode me ka come and pay me”
Name the artist:
A. Lasmid
B. Stonebwoy
C. Black Sherif
D. Ras Kuuku
8. “Angelina Angelina Angelina. Why you want to do me so?”
This classic comes from:
A. A.B. Crentsil
B. Nana Ampadu
C. Pat Thomas
D. Amakye Dede
9. “Street crown on my head l'm made of steel. Street crown on my head I'm staying real”
Whose lyrics are these?
A. Shatta Wale
B. Stonebwoy
C. Samini
D. King Paluta
10. “Girl, you never know say your konga aso”
Choose the correct artist:
A. Medikal
B. Strongman
C. Camidoh
D. Kwesi Arthur
11. “Hwɜ!Obi ne yem' nka woreko mpo menko bi”
Who sang this?
A. King Promise
B. KiDi
C. Bisa Kdei
D. Kofi Kinaata
12. “Girl your matter for you. Talk your matter for you”
This lyric is from:
A. Kofi Kinaata
B. Stonebwoy
C. Nero X
D. Lucky Mensah
Join the excitement on Play By Ear Season 2 every Friday at 9:00pm on Akwaaba Magic (DStv CH 150 | GOtv CH 102).
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