The “Bad Boy” crooner argued that many Nigerian hit songs first gained popularity in Ghana before becoming successful back home, suggesting that the West African nation serves as a testing ground for Nigerian Afrobeats.
Speaking in an interview with Hip TV, Lasmid said Ghanaian audiences have consistently shown deep affection for Nigerian artists, often giving their songs early momentum.
“We love Nigerians so much, even more than ourselves,” he stated. “If a Nigerian drops a song, it will first blow in Ghana before it blows in Nigeria. Most Nigerian songs blew in Ghana before blowing back home.
“The song ‘Who’s Your Guy’ by Spyro blew in Ghana before Nigeria. The song was very big in Ghana before Nigerians caught the wave. The love Ghana has for Nigeria has always been there.”
Lasmid’s remarks have reignited the long-standing Ghana vs. Naija debate on social media, with fans from both countries weighing in on which nation drives Africa’s music dominance.
While some Ghanaians supported his view, pointing to the country’s early influence on Afrobeats and Highlife fusion, many Nigerians dismissed the claim, insisting that Nigeria’s vast audience and global reach have been the main catalysts for African pop music’s rise.
The comments also echo a similar controversy sparked a few years ago when Mr Eazi suggested that Ghanaian rhythms had influenced Nigerian music — a statement that led to widespread backlash from Nigerian fans and industry players.
As discussions resurface, Lasmid’s comments have once again highlighted the creative rivalry and cultural interconnection between the two nations whose music scenes continue to shape the sound of modern African entertainment.