A Ghanaian retiree has dragged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and its immediate past Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, to court, citing gross negligence in the management of the Ghana Cedi.

In a writ filed at the Accra High Court, the plaintiff, Balbir Violet Allan, a resident of Adabraka, avers that when the Governor assumed office in February 2017, the cedi-dollar exchange rate was GH¢4.26 to $1.

However, by February 3, this year — when the Governor proceeded on terminal leave — the rate had surged to GH¢15.49 to $1, representing a depreciation of approximately 264 per cent.

The plaintiff claims that the significant decline in the value of the cedi has caused substantial losses in the value and purchasing power of her investments in government treasuries, particularly ESLA Bonds.

In the suit, filed by lawyer for the plaintiff, John E. Baiden of The Liberty Institute Law Firm, the plaintiff argues that while the law mandated the Bank of Ghana, through its Governor, to provide the state with a stable currency, the second defendant allegedly chose to allow the value of the cedi to be determined solely by market forces, including demand and supply on the foreign exchange (forex) markets, leading to its instability and volatility.

It is the case of the plaintiff that the former Governor allegedly failed to develop or implement any credible plan consistent with the law to stabilise the currency.

As Governor, Ms Balbir said he also served as the Chairperson of the BoG’s Board and its Monetary Policy Committee, which was legally responsible for formulating and executing monetary policy measures, including efforts to stabilise the currency.

“The second defendant has so controlled and conducted the affairs of the first defendant in a manner that extensive harm has befallen the cedi, including that of the plaintiff’s, as the dictates of justice would justify the legal mandate of the 1st defendant are made coterminous with the mandate of the second defendant who is not only the Governor but

Chairperson of the first defendant’s Board and its Monetary Policy Committee,” the writ stated.

The plaintiff indicated that she formally notified the former Governor on May 30, 2024, of her intention to sue if no efforts were made to restore the cedi’s soundness and value.

However, no remedial action was taken, prompting the current legal action.

Reliefs

Ms Balbir said that unless an order to recover her losses was granted by the court, she would have no recourse for recovery or restitution of the lost value of investment capital.

She is, therefore, asking the court to lift the corporate veil shielding the Bank of Ghana and to hold both the bank and the former Governor jointly and severally liable for her investment losses.

Among other reliefs, the plaintiff is seeking a declaration that the second defendant had been grossly negligent, allegedly in the management of the Ghana Cedi through the first defendant (BoG).

Also, a declaration that the exchange rate losses she had suffered were enforceable against both defendants, jointly and severally.

Treasury bills were undersubscribed last week

The government intends to borrow GH¢6.67 billion through treasury bills in its next short-term debt sale scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025.

In the previous auction held on Friday, April 4, 2025, the government rejected bids totaling GH¢2.36 billion out of the GH¢4.05 billion tendered for the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills.

The total amount tendered fell short of the government’s target of GH¢4.39 billion by approximately GH¢334 million.

Of the total bids received, the government accepted GH¢1.69 billion, rejecting the remaining GH¢2.36 billion.

The 91-day bill saw the highest demand, attracting GH¢3.38 billion in bids, of which GH¢1.44 billion was accepted.

The 182-day and 364-day bills recorded bids of GH¢501 million and GH¢176 million, with the government accepting GH¢81 million and GH¢161 million, respectively.

Yields on the 91-day bill declined by 7 basis points to 15.64%. The 182-day bill saw the largest drop, declining by 23 basis points to 16.50%, while the 364-day bill decreased by 1 basis point to 18.83%.

The rejection of a significant portion of the bids indicates that the government remains cautious about borrowing costs despite its ongoing financing needs.

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By Emelia B. Addae

Akyem Amanfrom (E/R), Apr. 11, GNA – As part of its commitment to youth development, the Newmont Akyem Development Foundation (NAkDeF), has sponsored 51 young individuals, including females, from its operational areas to undergo intensive heavy-duty machinery training.

The beneficiaries from communities such as Adausena, Adjenua, Afosu, and Old Abirem received three months -September to December 2024 – comprehensive training in operating heavy-duty equipment at the Global Institute of Mining and Safety, in Afrisipakrom, Bono Region.

The training covered dump truck, excavator, loader, forklift, dozer, and mobile crane operations.

At a ceremony held at the NAkDeF office in Akyem Amanfrom, Executive Secretary Mr. Paul Apenu presented certificates to the graduates in recognition of their successful completion of the programme.

In addition to their testimonials, the trainees were awarded attachment letters, License E certifications, and credentials from the Minerals Commission, Fire Safety, Equipment Safety, and First Aid.

The initiative aims to empower young people, particularly from Newmont operational communities, with technical skills and employment opportunities in the mining and construction sectors.

Mr. Apenu noted that, “The skills acquired would help them get job placement should the opportunities come, or they can use the certificates and the license E, to apply for jobs.”

He expressed delight that the employable skills offered them would contribute immensely to addressing the country’s unemployment challenges.

Mr. Seth Nuamah, Project Coordinator of NAkDeF, said the Foundation provided 727,257 Ghana cedis funds for the training and that it covered tuition fee, transportation, feeding, Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), accommodation, license fees among others.

He explained that 20 people studied dump truck operation, 18 studied excavator operation, nine people were trained on the use of forklift, two trained on dozer operation, one on loader operation, and another one on mobile crane.

The beneficiaries conveyed their heartfelt appreciation to the Newmont Akyem Development Foundation for its generous support and pledged to apply their newly acquired skills responsibly.

NAkDeF operates under the guidance of a Board comprising community leaders and representatives from the Newmont Akyem Mine, ensuring that funds are allocated to address local priorities effectively.

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Alabaster Box

Ghanaian music group, Alabaster Box, has accused hiphop artiste Medikal of sampling one of its popular songswithout seeking permission.

Alabaster Box emphasised that Medikal ought to have asked permission before using portions of the song, ‘Akwaaba’ in his new song titled ‘Welcome to Africa’.

The question of whether Medikal should pay Alabaster Box for the unauthorised use of parts of ‘Akwaaba’remains unanswered.

Alabaster Box is also yet to state whether Medikal should compensate the group because he broke copyright regulations and the group was not consulted throughout the song’s sample version’s creation.

Copyright infringement therefore occurs when; “(a) the work is exhibited for commercial use, (b) the work is distributed, (c) the work is reproduced, extracted, and duplicated for commercial use.”

In case of infringement of a copyright, the Act 690 of 2005 provides the following remedies to apply; “the owner of the copyright may (a) petition the copyright administrator for the resettlement for such dispute through arbitration, (b) institute criminal proceedings against the offender. If the offender is convicted, he stands to pay a fine. (c) He can also institute proceedings in the court for an injunction to stop continuing of infringement.”

The group, however, claims that Medikal sampled their popular song ‘Akwaaba’ without seeking permission.

It said the first 10 seconds of ‘Welcome to Africa’ closely mirror the original composition of ‘Akwaaba’, suggesting not only direct copying but also intentional use.

The group argued that the use of the word ‘Akwaaba’ in the title and lyrics of Medikal’s song indicates clear awareness of their work.

It alleges that Medikal aggressively promoted and distributed the allegedly infringing track on major streaming platforms including YouTube, Audiomack, Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay, further deepening the violation.

Through lawyers, Alabaster Box has issued a formal demand for the immediate removal of ‘Welcome to Africa’ from all digital and traditional platforms.

The group also wants an end to any marketing, performance or sales activity related to the song, and is demanding termination of any contracts associated with its production and distribution.

In addition to halting all promotional activity, the group is requesting a full financial account of revenue generated from the song, as well as the disclosure of all individuals or companies involved in its promotion or distribution.

Should these demands not be met, Alabaster Box is threatening to escalate the matter to court, where they will seek an injunction against further use, as well as the destruction of all copies of the song.

They are also seeking financial compensation for the unauthorised use and additional damages for what they describe as willful copyright infringement, along with recovery of legal fees.

Neither Medikal nor his management has officially responded to the allegation.

Chief Executive Officer of NIA, Yayra Koku

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Yayra Koku, has questioned the legitimacy of the 2022 SIM card registration exercise.

According to him, the fingerprints collected during the exercise were never authenticated against the NIA’s biometric database.

In a post shared on his X page, as cited by GhanaWeb Business, Koku revealed that the fingerprint data were captured and stored within the systems used by telecom operators but were not cross-verified with the NIA’s database.

“They only took a picture of your fingerprints and saved them in whatever system they were using,” Koku stated, emphasising that “captured fingerprints were not used to authenticate identities with any authoritative system.”

This has sparked heated debates on social media regarding the legitimacy of the registration process.

Referencing a letter written by the former Executive Secretary of the NIA under the Akufo-Addo administration, Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, to the Telecoms Chamber in September 2021, Koku confirmed that the biometric data were not matched or authenticated using the NIA’s systems.

Koku stressed the importance of proper biometric authentication in verifying individual identities, explaining that it typically involves fingerprint scanning, facial recognition with liveness checks and iris scans but noted these procedures were evidently absent from the SIM registration process.

“You cannot confirm the identity of an individual without them undergoing biometric authentication,” he said, seeking to clarify the surge of public inquiries directed at him regarding the issue.

The statement raises serious concerns about the effectiveness and purpose of the SIM re-registration campaign which was initially justified as a national security measure to link mobile numbers to verified identities.

With this shocking revelation, stakeholders are calling for transparency and accountability regarding the handling of citizens’ biometric data throughout the exercise.

Read below excerpts of the details on Koku’s X page:

The fingerprints collected during the SIM card registration exercise in 2022 were NEVER used to verify or authenticate SIM card owners against the National Identification Authority (NIA) system. They only took a picture of your fingerprints and saved them in whatever system they…

— Yayra Koku (@YayraKoku) April 11, 2025

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The government needs $2.5 billion between 2025 and 2028 to eliminate the huge infrastructure deficit in the educational sector, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said.

“From where I sit, between now and 2028, if we are to respond to all the infrastructure needs in the education sector alone, we will require an investment of $2.5 billion to get our infrastructure running,” he said.

Mr Iddrisu, who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, was responding to concerns raised by members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) during its meeting in Sunyani last Wednesday.

Infrastructure gap

He explained that the infrastructure gap was huge because the previous government failed to expand the facilities during the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme to deal with the expected increases in enrolment.

A section of the participants

He said the government had planned to expand infrastructure to end the double-track system by 2027 since the system was not desirable for academic work.

Mr Iddrisu urged the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to identify some CHASS schools with infrastructure deficits to invest in the improvement of the projects in schools.

“We expect that you should have a dedicated formula that looks into expanded accommodations and classrooms for a number of CHASS schools to increase their intake,” he said.

Mr Iddrisu said this year alone, the government would be required to dedicate GH¢6.5 billion to finance the Free SHS policy.

He challenged CHASS and the public to continue to search for answers to sustainable finance of the Free SHS programme.

Mr Iddrisu said one of the immediate Free SHS funding alternatives available for the government was the GETFund.

He therefore urged GETFund to find innovative ways of procuring furniture and textbooks for schools across the country.

Mr Iddrisu challenged GETFund to increase its emergency budget allocation to deal with emergency situations such as rainstorms and fire outbreaks.

Shooting incident

He condemned the shooting incident that occurred at the Adventist SHS in Kumasi on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Mr Iddrisu charged CHASS to review its inspectorate division in schools to take away dangerous weapons from students.

“In order for guns, knives and other tools and equipment of violence not to be found in our schools, you have the full support of the government to initiate those inspections,” he said.

That, according to him, would create a serene learning environment, explaining that the recent development could not be part of the training of a Ghanaian child because “that is immoral, violent and not a Ghanaian culture”.

“When I heard about the shooting incident, my immediate response was ‘unGhanaian’,” he said.

Mr Iddrisu, however, urged members of CHASS to treat students with compassion, fairness and justice.

Corruption

On corruption, he said the ministry was currently conducting an audit of the Computerised School Selection Placement System (CSSPS) to address the issue of corruption in the school placement.

Mr Iddrisu said the ministry expected the placement system to function effectively with minimal human interference to eliminate corruption.

Regarding outstanding salary arrears, he said the Ministry of Finance was in discussions with the bureaucrats at the Ministry of Education to verify and authenticate the arrears for settlement.

He underscored the need for the retooling of school laboratories and the supply of vehicles, including buses, to facilitate their movement.

Commendation

The President of CHASS, Rev. Fr Stephen Owusu Sekyere, commended the government for the timely disbursement of funds to procure food items to feed students.

He said the crucial intervention of disbursing funds to schools to purchase food items had helped to improve the feeding of students.

Rev. Fr Sekyere, however, appealed to the minister to come out with a clear policy guideline to govern their dealings with the Parents Association (PAs) in their schools.

That, he said, would foster understanding and prevent unnecessary friction and interdiction of their members.

Rev. Fr Sekyere urged the minister to try and investigate before interdicting heads of schools and act with compassion when they went wrong.

Challenges

He mentioned five years of outstanding arrears, inadequate infrastructure, furniture, installation of prepaid electricity meters in some schools, a lack of printers and modern cooking stoves as some of the challenges in schools.

Rev. Fr Sekyere said those challenges continued to create discomfort for teachers and students, threatening the delivery of quality education.

He appealed to politicians and other opinion leaders hosting the schools to stop interfering in their activities.

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By Elsie Appiah-Osei

Accra, April 11, GNA – Mr Mahama Ayariga, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, has condemned the recent violent clashes between police and youth in Bawku, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and an attack on his private residence.

In a statement issued by Mr Ayariga, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, Accra, he expressed sympathy for those affected and appealed for calm amidst rising tensions over the prolonged Bawku conflict.

It acknowledged the alleged deep-seated frustration among the youth regarding the slow pace of resolving the Bawku and Kusaug conflict, as well as concerns over the conduct of some law enforcement officers.

“I understand the anger and frustration of the youth about the pace of the resolution of the situation in Bawku and Kusaug and the misconduct of some misguided law enforcement officers,” it said.

The statement noted that the NDC government remained committed to ensuring justice and lasting peace.

It also reaffirmed Mr Ayariga’s support for the ongoing peace efforts mediated by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, emphasising that the process had the backing of key traditional authorities in the region.

“In this regard, I will urge all of us to remain committed to the peace process being led by His Majesty the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

“The Overlord of Kusaug, Zugran Naaba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, and the Overlord of Mamprugu, Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Sheriga, are fully participating in the process,” it said.

The statement further assured of the MP’s unwavering commitment to his constituents to resolving the long-standing dispute in accordance with Ghana’s laws and judicial decisions.

“Whilst attending an official assignment out of the country, I have learnt about fatal violent encounters between the police and the youth in Bawku and a subsequent vandalization and attempt to burn my private residence in Bawku in anger.

“I want to assure the people of Bawku and Kusaug, whom I represent, that I remain resolute and committed to a lasting resolution of the matter according to the well-established laws and judicial decisions of Ghana, which must ultimately be respected and enforced,” it stated.

The statement dismissed alleged coordinated smear campaigns against Mr Ayariga on social media, calling on the public to disregard “lies being told” by political opponents.

“Kindly disregard the lies being told about me by political detractors and people seeking shamelessly to take advantage of the current unfortunate situation in Bawku and Kusaug to settle personal electoral political scores,” it said.

Reaffirming his long-standing position on the chieftaincy dispute, the statement quoted Mr Ayariga also the Majority Leader, as saying, “My personal position on the matter has been known to all over the years and has never changed. It will not change.

“I agree with the youth of Kusaug that another person cannot reside in Bawku claiming to be chief. But in reverence to the great Asante Stool, I leave that matter to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to resolve expeditiously. The law enforcement officers must be cautious,” it said.

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President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to enhance the welfare and working conditions of both active military personnel and civilian staff within the armed forces.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of officer cadets at the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, April 11, the President emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the sacrifices made by service members are met with fair and timely rewards.

“Dear military personnel and civilian staff, I am determined to systematically improve your conditions of service. GEHOC will be one of our key plants in providing sustainable financing for the Ghana Armed Forces. Your sacrifices deserve recognition.

“For our retired personnel who have sacrificed so much for our nation, we will ensure that your retirement benefits are paid promptly,” President Mahama stated.

The President acknowledged the vital role played by the armed forces in securing national stability and development.

He further assured the gathering that the government was actively working to support the institution with the necessary resources to meet its professional and operational needs.

The event brought together top military officials, government dignitaries, foreign diplomats, and families of graduating cadets.

Ghana international Jordan Ayew has lauded the importance of his dad, Abedi Pele, in his career and that of his brothers.

Abedi is arguably one of the biggest talents to come out of Africa, with his sons, Ibrahim Ayew, Andre and Jordan all tolling the same path.

Jordan and Andre both played for Abedi’s former club, Olympique Marseille, before going their separate path.

Now at Leicester City, Jordan, who has 300 Premier League appearances under his belt, highlighted the importance of his parents in his life.

“My Dad has done a lot, for not only me, but my whole family. It’s not easy to come after your father in a sense of the expectations being so high back home and even in Europe,” he told the club’s website.

“I think me and my brother have coped really well with it and tried to focus on ourselves and ensure that we had our own journey.”

On his mom, he added, “My Mum tells me that, but mums are always positive! Personally, that’s how I feel, that my parents can be proud of the journey me and my brother have made.”

The Black Stars captain is confident both he and his brother Andre still have a lot to offer.

“There’s still more to come from us, and hopefully we can give them more moments to enjoy,” he continued.

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Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO-Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications

Ghana’s push toward a cash-light economy is facing a slower-than-expected uptake of digital payments by businesses, according to findings from a new nationwide study by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and Research for Financial Inclusion and Development (ReFinD) initiative.

The report, which forms part of the 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES), shows that only 37 percent of firms across the country currently accept or use digital payment platforms. Adoption is particularly low in the agricultural sector, where firms are least likely to use such services.

While this data underscores the transformative potential of digital finance for business growth and financial inclusion, uptake remains heavily concentrated in Greater Accra and a few regional capitals. Knowledge gaps, fears of frau and uncertainty over financial returns continue to limit broader adoption, especially among smaller enterprises.

Professor Peter Quartey, Director-Institute for Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), said during the report’s launch that while progress has been made, digital payments remain underutilised in the business sector.

“Although cash still dominates, we’ve made some strides,” he noted. “But constraints like taxation – particularly the e-levy – and security concerns continue to hold back adoption.”

The study finds that most firms using digital platforms still rely on personal mobile money accounts, which are costlier and less efficient for business transactions. Larger companies tend to diversify their usage, leveraging merchant accounts that are more aligned with business needs and help drive revenue growth.

Despite the strong performance of female managers in boosting revenue and the adoption of merchant accounts, women-owned businesses often struggle with limited access to capital – one of the key barriers to greater adoption.

“Female managers tend to be better at managing firms,” said Prof. Quartey. “But the issue is that most women lack the capital to own or expand businesses and that limits their ability to invest in digital finance.”

Francis Annan, an assistant professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley and a co-lead of the ReFinD project, described the results as “striking”. He said while nearly 95 percent of individuals surveyed have used digital payments as consumers, only about 37 percent of businesses reported doing the same.

“This large gap tells us a lot about selection issues in the market,” Mr. Annan said. “Firms face barriers like lack of understanding and concerns about security. For more educated users, these barriers aren’t binding. But across the broader firm landscape, these constraints are real and they matter.”

He believes that addressing these barriers will not only expand access to finance but also strengthen firm-level productivity and, by extension, the national economy.

“When firms grow, they hire more people, produce more and the entire economy benefits,” he said. “Starting from a low base means our interventions can yield high returns,” he added.

To boost adoption, the report recommends a multi-pronged strategy: improving cybersecurity in digital finance systems; incentivising female-led businesses; expanding digital infrastructure beyond major cities; and strengthening digital and financial literacy among business owners, managers and staff.

The report also advocates inclusive partnerships between academic researchers and ecosystem actors such as fintechs, mobile money operators, banks, regulators and policymakers to co-develop practical, data-driven solutions.

Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO-Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, stressed the importance of leveraging such insights to design inclusive financial products. “We’ve always known there’s a need to move beyond peer-to-peer to merchant payments,” he said. “The gender gap is clear and we now have the data to guide how we address it.”

Mr. Ashigbey also questioned continued use of the term ‘informal’ in reference to unregistered businesses, suggesting such labels may discourage support for their formalisation and integration into digital ecosystems. He called for a renewed focus on education and outreach, noting that smartphone penetration in areas like Wa is above the national average due to local educational efforts.

“This tells us we need to do more at the community level,” Mr. Ashigbey said. “Working with the Bank of Ghana and Ministry of Finance, we intend using this data to target educational campaigns more effectively.”

Ultimately, the report underscores that while digital finance holds immense promise for Ghana’s business ecosystem, realising its full potential will require deliberate, inclusive and sustained action across the public and private sectors.

Ghanaian artistes, from L to R: Obrafour, Kofi Nti and Kojo Antwi

Ghana’s music industry has produced timeless Highlife and Hiplife hits that continue to inspire artistes around the world.

Over the years, Ghanaian musicians have created sounds that remain relevant today, with some international artistes sampling these classics in their songs, often without consent.

Here is a list of some popular Ghanaian songs sampled by artistes from different countries over the years:

1. “Oye Ohene (Remix)” by Obrafour ft. Tinny (2003); sampled by Drake

Netizens were stunned when it was revealed that Drake’s 2022 song “Calling My Name” was a sample of Obrafour’s “Oye Ohene Remix”.

The phrase “Killer cut blood, killer cut”, originally featured at the beginning of Obrafour’s track, was included in Drake’s song.

This led to Obrafour suing the Canadian musician for $10 million over alleged copyright infringement.

2. “Odo Nwom” by Kofi Nti ft. Ofori Amponsah (2004), sampled by Tion Wayne ft. One Acen

British rapper Tion Wayne and singer One Acen sampled the romantic Highlife classic “Odo Nwom” in their 2019 track “2/10.”

The UK-based artistes used the melody to create a fresh urban Hip-hop vibe while still capturing the essence of the original Ghanaian love song, particularly the “Owaee, Owaee” part.

3. “Ahomka Wo Mu” by VIP (2003), sampled by Wizkid & Mut4Y

VIP’s hit song “Ahomka Wo Mu” is one of Ghana’s biggest Hiplife anthems.

Nigerian producer Mut4Y and superstar Wizkid sampled it for their 2017 hit “Manya” infusing the Ghanaian rhythm into Afrobeat.

Interestingly, Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor (Mama G) also sampled the same song in her collaboration with Tonto Dikeh, titled “Make We Jolly”.

4. “Odofo Nnyi Ekyir Biara” by Ebo Taylor (1973), sampled by Kelly Rowland

American singer Kelly Rowland brought Ghanaian Highlife to the global stage when she sampled Ebo Taylor’s 1973 classic “Odofo Nnyi Ekyir Biara” in her 2021 song “Black Magic”.

Ebo Taylor’s influence as a pioneer of Highlife has since resonated in modern R&B and soul music.

5. “Odo Nwom” by Ofori Amponsah ft. Kofi Nti (2004), sampled by Rotimi ft. Afro B

Ofori Amponsah’s “Odo Nwom” was sampled not once but twice.

In 2019, American-Nigerian actor and singer Rotimi teamed up with UK-based Afro B to release “Mega Love” which heavily borrowed “Odo Nwom” rhythm.

6. “Nfa Me Nko Ho” by Kojo Antwi (2002), sampled by Yxng Le & Frenna

Kojo Antwi, known for his smooth vocals and powerful love songs, released “Nfa Me Nko Ho” in 2002.

Dutch artistes Yxng Le and Frenna sampled it in their 2021 hit “Wat Is Je Naam”.

7. “Kotosa” by Wutah (2008), sampled by Flavour

Wutah’s “Kotosa” was one of the biggest dance tracks in Ghana back in 2008.

Nigerian singer Flavour reworked the song into his 2012 track “Kwarikwa” (Remix).

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