Ghanaian highlife singer and songwriter Akwaboah Jnr has released a World Cup-themed anthem ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament, set to be hosted in the United States.

The new track, “Same Same (We Are One)”, officially dropped on March 20, 2026, and is already gaining traction among football fans and music enthusiasts.

Built around themes of unity and equality, the song highlights football’s power to bring people together across different races, cultures, and backgrounds, reinforcing the idea of global oneness.

The release is accompanied by animated visuals that reflect its message of togetherness and shared identity, sparking conversations on social media where fans have praised its uplifting tone and timely relevance ahead of the global tournament.

The single also marks Akwaboah’s continued involvement in football-inspired music, following his 2022 World Cup-related composition, “Bring Back the Love.”

Speaking about the inspiration behind the project, Akwaboah emphasised the unifying power of the sport, stating that the song was created to remind the world that “we are one people, regardless of where we come from.”

Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene also released a special tribute song to help raise funds for the burial of late Togolese music legend Omar B.

The tribute, a rendition of Omar B’s classic hit Awoo Mawugné, was inspired by Kuami Eugene’s admiration for the late artist’s talent and impact.

He revealed that a friend introduced him to Omar B’s music, highlighting their shared ability to write, sing, and produce. However, upon further inquiry, Kuami Eugene learned that Omar B had passed away suddenly at the peak of his career, leaving behind a young family.

Determined to honor his legacy and support his family, Kuami Eugene decided to rework Awoo Mawugné, dedicating all proceeds from the release to covering expenses related to Omar B’s burial.

“After I got the translation of the song from some friends, I realized he had put together some powerful lyrics, so I decided to do a rendition in his honor,” he said.

Stressing that the project is purely out of love and respect, Kuami Eugene stated, “This is not for profit. I have no intention of exploiting this work. All revenues generated from this upload will go directly to Omar B’s family.”

The artist hopes the tribute will garner significant support, helping to raise enough funds to assist with burial costs and provide relief to Omar B’s loved ones.

Omar B, celebrated for his musical ingenuity, was a major influence in the Togolese music scene. His third album, Me, Myself and I, was released in 2019, but his promising career was cut short when he tragically passed away from a heart attack on February 20, 2020, at the age of 35.

As the 2024 general election drew closer, Ghana’s political landscape took on a musical twist, with prominent musicians unveiling campaign songs for key political figures.

Diana Asamoah, a known supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia, hinted at a campaign song she was preparing in honour of the vice president.

In an interview on Kingdom FM, she offered a preview of the composition and expressed her conviction that Dr. Bawumia represented hope for Ghana’s challenges at the time.

Although details such as the title and release date of the song were not disclosed, Asamoah’s freestyle performance during the interview set the tone for what was expected to be a musical endorsement of the NPP’s campaign.

Meanwhile, Nacee confirmed that he had completed a campaign song for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its former president, John Dramani Mahama.

According to him, the song was undergoing review by the NDC ahead of its official release.

With both major political parties embracing music as part of their campaign strategies, the 2024 election period evolved into not only a contest of policies but also a battle of musical influence.

As musicians aligned themselves with political ideologies, the blend of politics and music took centre stage, adding a distinct rhythm to the national discourse.