How Ghana became my second home and boosted my music career

Nigerian singer Mayorkun credits Ghana for playing a pivotal role in his early music career, describing the country as a second home.

Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, shared how his breakthrough success was closely linked to Ghana’s vibrant music scene.

“The first things I’ve done since the beginning of my career, most of them are in Ghana. My first major breakout song and I mean a song that crossed over from Nigeria, I think it first blew up in Ghana. Some of my biggest collaborations are in Ghana too,” he revealed.

Mayorkun, known for hit tracks like “Eleko” and “Mama,” expressed a deep connection to Ghana’s capital, Accra, saying, “This place is like my second home. I feel like I’m in Lagos anytime I’m in Accra because of my friends being around. I have the same feeling when I’m in Lagos too.”

When asked about his current favorite Ghanaian song, Mayorkun praised the collaboration between two of Ghana’s biggest stars: “From Ghana, I think Gyakie and KiDi, their latest collaboration together,” referring to the track “Cheat on You.”

Currently in Ghana to promote his upcoming album, Still the Mayor, Mayorkun continues to build on the strong ties that have supported his music journey.

The Nigerian artist, signed to Davido’s DMW label, is well-known for his energetic Afrobeat style and has established himself as one of the leading young voices in African music.

Ghana’s influence on Mayorkun’s career underscores the close cultural and musical exchange between Nigeria and Ghana, two of Africa’s most vibrant music hubs.