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Samini’s new album ORIGIN8A, released yesterday, has already broken into the top 10 on the Apple Music Ghana albums chart, debuting at number seven.
The 16-track project landed on digital platforms on February 12, 2026 and arrives as a carefully crafted statement of roots, reinvention and legacy.
The record is presented with striking artwork that features an 8 ball, a visual metaphor Samini uses to speak to destiny, alignment and a return to the musical path that launched his career.

A true homecoming, ORIGIN8A brings together many of the voices that shaped Ghana’s sound.
The album features the powerful harmonies of the Soweto Gospel Choir on the lead single Chaana, and guest turns from a roll call of Ghanaian stars including Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, Kaakie and Mugeez.
The record also includes appearances by M.anifest and Kuami Eugene, reinforcing the album’s pan-generational reach.
ORIGIN8A spans a broad pan-African sound palette, moving between Highlife, Afrobeats, Afropop, Amapiano, African Dancehall and reggae while remaining rooted in Samini’s signature musical DNA.
The album’s rollout is backed by a global distribution partnership with Prime Music Partners to ensure the project reaches audiences worldwide.
The official album track list is as follows.
1. Pibilli
2. Chaana feat. Soweto Gospel Choir
3. Far Away
4. Summer King
5. Out of Control
6. Setup feat. Mugeez
7. Summer Is Here feat. Kaakie
8. Origin8a feat. Stonebwoy & Kofi Kinaata
9. Crazy Glue
10. Bomaye feat. M.anifest
11. Red
12. Road Master
13. Finally
14. Electric Energy feat. Stonebwoy & Mix Master Garzy
15. Sexy Mama feat. Smallgod
16. 666 feat. Kuami Eugene

Several media outlets and music platforms have already started covering the album and its early reception.
Reggae and Afropop fans have been quick to praise the production, guest features and Samini’s return to a deeply personal, celebratory mode of storytelling.
Chart placements like this one reflect strong fan support and streaming momentum in the first 24 hours.
Industry trackers and local charts have flagged ORIGIN8A as a top new release worth watching as it competes with both local heavyweights and international releases on Ghana streaming charts.
If you have not yet listened, ORIGIN8A is now available across major streaming services.
Expect a mix of high energy tracks built for the stage and quieter songs that reveal Samini’s reflective side.
Stream the album, share your favourite moments and watch how the ORIGIN8A’s new chapter unfolds.
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