Ghanaian music legend Samini is already reaping major rewards from his newly released eighth studio album, ORIGIN8A. Just one week after its release on February 12, the project made and is still making significant waves across streaming and music discovery platforms.
The album’s standout track, “Electric Energy,” featuring Stonebwoy, has surged to number one on the Shazam Top 200 Songs chart in Ghana, signalling strong public interest and widespread curiosity around the record.
The milestone demonstrates the album’s expanding online presence and attests to its robust reception among both new and devoted listeners. On Apple Music Ghana’s albums chart, ORIGIN8A has maintained a strong presence among the country’s top projects, competing with both local and international releases. ORIGIN8A represents a symbolic homecoming for Samini, blending Highlife, Afrobeats, Afropop, Amapiano, African Dancehall, and Reggae across a rich pan-African soundscape.
The album also features collaborations with Mugeez, Kofi Kinaata, Kaakie, M.anifest, Kuami Eugene, and the Soweto Gospel Choir, reinforcing its cross-generational and cross-cultural appeal. The early chart performance of “Electric Energy” indicates that Samini and Stonebwoy’s reunion is resonating with listeners and rekindling discussions about unity, legacy, and mentoring within Ghana’s music scene.
For an artist over two decades into his career, these numbers are not just impressive. They signal relevance, resonance, and renewed alignment with the pulse of today’s digital audience.
ORIGIN8A is currently available on all major streaming platforms.
