Samini to drop new single ‘CHAANA’ featuring Soweto Gospel Choir
Mon, March 3, 2025 | Ghana
Ghanaian music icon Samini is set to light up the music scene again with the release of his latest single, ‘CHAANA’, featuring the internationally celebrated Soweto Gospel Choir. Scheduled for release on March 13, this highly anticipated track marks the first single off his forthcoming album, ‘ORIGIN8A’, set to drop later this year. ‘CHAANA’, which means ‘shine’, is a soul-stirring Afro Pop anthem that seeks to uplift and inspire Africans, reinforcing the continent’s limitless potential, resilience, and unity. The song masterfully blends Samini’s distinct style with authentic African influences, incorporating the WALA dialect from Wa, the Upper West Region of Ghana—where Samini hails from—alongside Swahili elements delivered by the Soweto Gospel Choir. This fusion creates a Pan-African musical experience, celebrating diversity while emphasizing a common cultural heritage. ...