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Kweku Smoke

Ghanaian rapper who released seventh studio album 'No Days Off' in September 2026 and headlined sold-out London Nights concert in June 2026.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … He also criticised tensions between the industry’s established big three artistes, saying their fights are drawing attention away from emerging musicians, citing recent releases by Kweku Smoke, Fameye and Black Sherif when two big artistes were fighting online. …

    Pope Skinny Calls For Unity To Push Ghana Music Abroad
  3. September 2026
  4. Daily Guide

    Kweku Smoke Ghanaian rapper, Kweku Smoke, celebrated his seventh studio album, ‘No Days Off’, with a high-energy release party at Enzo Club in Accra. …

    Kweku Smoke Hosts ‘No Days Off’ Album Party
  5. Daily Guide

    Kweku Smoke Ghanaian rapper, Kweku Smoke, celebrated his seventh studio album, ‘No Days Off’, with a high-energy release party at Enzo Club in Accra. …

    Kweku Smoke Hosts ‘No Days Off’ Album Party
  6. Joy Online

    … Younger Generation Medikal Kweku Smoke Strongman Lyrical Joe The younger generation presents a different dimension of Ghanaian rap. …

    Sarkodie, Omar Sterling, Medikal, others named in Lawyer Bobby Banson’s Greatest Ghanaian Rappers list
  7. Daily Guide

    Kweku Smoke, Bola Ray Media mogul, Bola Ray, has tipped Kweku Smoke’s collaboration with Lasmid, ‘Faith’, to win Best Collaboration of the Year at next year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …

    Kweku Smoke’s ‘Faith’ Will Win TGMA Best Collaboration – Bola Ray
  8. Daily Guide

    … As fans of Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke clash fiercely on social media over whose latest project reigns supreme, rapper Medikal has stirred the pot with a cryptic, jaw-dropping post. …

    Medikal’s Post Sparks Frenzy Amid Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke Fan War
  9. Daily Guide

    Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke Ghanaian music fans are in for a treat today as Kweku Smoke and Black Sherif are both set to release new music projects. …

    Kweku Smoke, Black Sherif Drop Albums Today
  10. August 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    … This year’s lineup features some of the country’s biggest names including Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, King Paluta, Kofi Kinaata, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, Joe Mettle, Diana Hamilton, Kuami Eugene, Fameye, Kweku Smoke, and Kwabena Kwabena, alongside a new generation …

    Nana Adjoa Lovia To Host GMA Europe Red Carpet
  12. July 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … Osebo also praised Kweku Smoke’s song about his mother’s advice, saying its message resonates with him and that he listens to it every day. …

    I don’t listen to songs that lack substance – Osebo
  14. June 2026
  15. Daily Guide

    Kweku Smoke in a joyous moment with Sarkodie and Shatta Wale Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke’s highly anticipated ‘London Nights’ concert lived up to the hype as the artiste thrilled the packed crowd with his signature drill and street anthems. …

    Kweku Smoke’s ‘London Nights’ Ends With Sarkodie & Shatta Wale Surprise

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Pope Skinny urges Ghanaian artistes toward unity for international expansion

    Musician Pope Skinny has called for greater collaboration among Ghanaian artistes to expand the industry's reach in international markets, arguing that Ghana's music lacks significant recognition in the United States and that tensions between established big-name artistes distract from emerging musicians.

    20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Kweku Smoke releases seventh studio album 'No Days Off'

    Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke celebrated his 13-track album 'No Days Off', released on September 4, 2026, with a release party at Enzo Club in Accra featuring collaborations with Lasmid, Kwesi Arthur, and Dikoo.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Kweku Smoke celebrates seventh album with high-energy Accra party

    Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke held a release party for his 13-track album 'No Days Off' at Enzo Club in Accra, featuring collaborations with Lasmid, Kwesi Arthur, and Dikoo. The project, dropped on September 4, 2026, centres on hustle and ambition themes, with the lead single 'Bombele' performing as the biggest song in the country.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 28 September

  1. Lawyer Bobby Banson ranks Ghana's greatest rappers

    Ghanaian lawyer and lecturer Bobby Banson has compiled a list of Ghanaian rappers distinguished in the music industry, using criteria including consistency, commercial success, investment in young craft, lyrical dexterity, industry relevance, and generational distinction.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Bola Ray tips Kweku Smoke's 'Faith' for TGMA best collaboration

    Media mogul Bola Ray has predicted that Kweku Smoke's collaboration with Lasmid, 'Faith', will win Best Collaboration of the Year at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The soulful hip-hop single was released on August 27, 2026, and features Lasmid's melodic vocals alongside Kweku Smoke's rap-driven delivery.

    24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Medikal cryptic post fuels tensions in Ghana music chart battles

    Rapper Medikal posted cryptically on X about artists' fortunes shifting, amid fan wars between Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke over whose latest release dominates Ghana's charts. The post comes as Kweku Smoke's "Bombele" topped Apple Music Ghana with Black Sherif's release at No. 2, and follows Medikal's loss to Black Sherif at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

    15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 4 September

  1. Kweku Smoke and Black Sherif release new albums simultaneously

    Kweku Smoke releases his seventh studio album 'No Days Off' with 13 songs featuring Kwesi Arthur and Lasmid, while Black Sherif follows with the six-track 'Sun Sherif' EP on the same date, prompting fans to plan back-to-back streaming.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Nana Adjoa Lovia to host Ghana Music Awards Europe red carpet

    Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Osebo prefers songs with substance and meaningful lyrics

    Fashion entrepreneur Osebo the Zaraman says he is selective about music, preferring songs with meaningful and thought-provoking lyrics over those focused on catchy beats. He cited gospel, funeral, and hiplife tracks as examples of music that carry powerful messages, including works by Obrafour and M.anifest.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kweku Smoke's London Nights concert features Sarkodie and Shatta Wale

    Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke's sold-out 'London Nights' concert in the UK featured surprise appearances from Sarkodie and Shatta Wale, marking what he described as his first-ever UK headline show and a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the UK stage.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 1 June

  1. Kweku Smoke's London concert signals unity among Ghanaian artistes

    Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Kweku Smoke headlined a concert at London's O2 Electric Brixton featuring guest performances from KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, Flowking Stone, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Entertainment critic MC Portfolio described the event as reflecting growth in Ghana's music industry and a new spirit of collaboration among artistes.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Heavy thunderstorms disrupt flights at Accra International Airport

    Heavy thunderstorms over Accra on Sunday, May 17, forced several inbound and outbound flights into holding patterns and delays as poor visibility and unstable weather conditions affected landing and take-off operations. International flights including Kenya Airways KQ511 and South African Airways SA52 were placed in extended holding patterns before landing safely at approximately 9:55 p.m., while British Airways BA2066 was delayed by about 45 minutes.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Black Sherif donates TGMA Album prize to emerging rappers

    Reigning Artiste of the Year Black Sherif has dedicated his Album of the Year prize at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards to supporting fast-rising rap artistes Arathejay and Gonaboy, donating the GH¢100,000 cash award to Arathejay and giving the album listening session package to Gonaboy.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Black Sherif wins Album of the Year at 27th TGMAs

    Black Sherif has won Album/EP of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his album Iron Boy, released in April 2025. The award recognized the project's cohesion, production quality, and artistic depth in a competitive field of heavyweight contenders.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 27th Ghana Music Awards navigates venue downsizing amid industry scrutiny

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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