Black Sherif crowned Ghana’s most streamed artiste for 2025
Spotify has officially released its 2025 Wrapped data for Ghana, and the verdict is clear: Black Sherif is the undisputed king of the streams.
The release was made on Wednesday, December 3 via the Spotify’s social media handle.
The 23-year-old Konongo native, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif, sits comfortably at the top spot as Ghana’s Most Streamed Artiste of the year, making it back-to-back years at the summit after also claiming the crown in 2024.
Hot on his heels, Kweku Smoke secures a historic Number 2 position – the highest placement ever for the Kumasi rapper on the annual list, cementing his explosive rise throughout 2025.
Ghana’s rap landlord, Sarkodie, claims the bronze medal at Number 3, proving once again that experience, consistency, and lyrical mastery still reign supreme.
Kwesi Arthur returns strongly to the Top 5 at Number 4 with a resurgent year that reminded fans why “Grind Day” never truly ended, while dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale rounds off the elite list at Number 5, maintaining his iron grip on the hearts of the Shatta Movement faithful.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 – Top 5 Artists in Ghana
Black Sherif
Kweku Smoke
Sarkodie
Kwesi Arthur
Shatta Wale
From the trap soul anthems of to the street sermons of Kweku Smoke, 2025 has undeniably belonged to Ghanaian music. The numbers don’t lie – Ghana music is not just trending; it is dominating. As Black Sherif continues to carry the flag on global stages, one thing is certain: the new generation has fully arrived, and the old guard is still very much in the fight. Ghana stands up. This is our year.
Source: ghanaweekend.com
