Red Makadi – Ahabano

Red Makadi introduced himself to a wider audience with Ahabano, an energetic Afrobeats and highlife record that announced a new voice from Ghana’s independent scene. The song is bright, confident and built around a hook that repeats the title until it sticks, and the official video has given it a strong life on YouTube.

Ahabano is a celebration record. Red Makadi sings about joy, good company and shaking off worry, over a bouncy production with highlife guitar and modern drums. It was his first release to gain real attention, and it set the stage for his follow-up single “Your Name”.

Stream Red Makadi – Ahabano below, and watch the official video.

What Ahabano sounds like

The song sits in the lane that has served many young Ghanaian singers well: an Afrobeats rhythm, highlife guitar lines and a melodic chorus that works for both radio and the dance floor. Red Makadi’s voice is warm and expressive, and he keeps the verses short so the hook comes around often. The official video, shot with colour and movement, matches the celebratory mood and shows an artiste comfortable in front of the camera.

Who is Red Makadi?

Red Makadi is a Ghanaian singer releasing music independently. Like many new artistes, he has built his audience from the ground up through streaming platforms, YouTube and social media rather than a major label. Ahabano was his breakthrough release, and he followed it with “Your Name”, a more reflective record that is also available on GhanaSongs.com. Heard together, the two songs show an artiste with range, able to make people dance on one record and think on the next.

Why we feature new artistes

Every big name in Ghanaian music started with a song that few people heard. Black Sherif was uploading freestyles from Konongo before “Second Sermon”, and Olivetheboy was unknown before “Goodsin” took off. New artistes need platforms willing to give their music a fair hearing, and GhanaSongs.com features emerging acts alongside the stars for that reason. If you are an artiste with a new release, our Promote Your Music page explains how to get featured.

Fans who discovered him through Your Name should go back to this record to hear where the journey started, and newcomers will find an easy, upbeat introduction to his sound. The official video is worth a watch for the energy alone, and the chorus has a way of staying with you for the rest of the day, which is exactly what a debut hit should do.

Listen to Red Makadi – Ahabano

Stream it on your favourite platform. Hear his latest single too: Red Makadi – Your Name. If you enjoy it, share it and leave him some encouragement in the comments.

Song details

• Title: Ahabano
• Artiste: Red Makadi
• Genre: Afrobeats / Ghanaian music
• Released: 2026
• Country: Ghana