Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and songwriter Daatey has shared a vibrant new single titled “Sambani,” released on April 30, 2026, and produced by PsykoWorldWide.
Born Abdulai Abdul Mumin in Tamale on June 30, 2000, Daatey brings something distinctly Northern Ghanaian to everything he touches. “Sambani” is no different. The record blends Afrobeat energy with flavours rooted in Northern Ghana culture, and that combination gives the song a texture that most Accra-based releases simply cannot replicate. It sounds like somewhere specific – and that specificity is exactly what makes it interesting.
Daatey has been building steadily across his catalogue. Songs like “Zombie” featuring Kelvyn Boy, “Pour Me More” featuring Mona 4Reall, and “Afada” each showed an artist expanding his reach without abandoning his identity. So “Sambani” feels like a natural next step rather than a reinvention. He keeps his sound familiar yet fresh, which is a harder balance to maintain than it looks.
The song runs at two minutes and forty-seven seconds – short, punchy, and deliberately so. Nothing overstays its welcome. At a time when Ghanaian artists are competing fiercely for streaming attention, that kind of restraint actually works in Daatey’s favour. “Sambani” says what it needs to say and leaves you wanting more.
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