Ghanaian culture curator Smallgod teams up with rap legend Sarkodie and Ugandan star Joshua Baraka for Fire. Produced by Smallgod under Small World Records.
Ghanaian music entrepreneur and artist Smallgod continues his mission of bridging African sounds with the release of his latest single and music video, Fire. The track features a high-profile collaboration with Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie and the rapidly rising Ugandan singer and songwriter Joshua Baraka. Produced by Smallgod himself and released under his Small World Records imprint, the record serves as a testament to his role as a master connector within the global music landscape. Smallgod, born Nana Kwame Appiasei, has spent over two decades as a tastemaker and artist manager, famously navigating the industries of London, Ghana, and the Netherlands to unify the African diaspora. His history is marked by the success of his acclaimed albums Building Bridges and Connecting the Dots, which established his reputation for creating cross-border anthems.
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The collaboration brings together two of the continent’s most formidable talents from different regions. Sarkodie, a Ghanaian rapper and songwriter from Tema, remains the most decorated hip-hop artist in Africa, with milestones including the BET Best International Flow Award and the Ghana Music Award for Artist of the Decade. Historically, his ability to blend Twi lyricism with global rap standards has made him a central figure in the export of African culture. Joining the veteran is Joshua Baraka, the most streamed artist from Uganda, who gained massive recognition following his breakout hit Nana. Born in Kampala, Baraka has quickly moved from a local multi-instrumentalist to a global contender, recently working with Grammy-winning producers and headlining major festivals across East Africa. Fire utilizes this diverse expertise to create a record that is as sonically rich as it is culturally significant, further cementing Smallgod’s status as the primary ambassador for modern Afro-fusion.
Smallgod, Sarkodie – Fire (ft. Joshua Baraka)
Produced by Smallgod
13 February 2026
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2026 Small World Records
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