Omanghana
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Fancy Gadam has collaborated with Nigerian Afrobeats star Rudeboy on a new cross-border single titled I Don’t Need You.
Released on July 19, 2026, the highly anticipated song brings together the distinctive sounds of Northern Ghana and Nigeria, marking another important step in Fancy Gadam’s efforts to expand his music beyond Ghana.
A Song About Heartbreak and Moving On
I Don’t Need You combines Fancy Gadam’s energetic Afropop style with Rudeboy’s soulful and melodic vocals.
The song explores heartbreak, complicated relationships and the emotional struggle involved in letting go of a toxic partner. Its message focuses on finding the courage and inner strength to walk away from a painful relationship and embrace emotional independence.
Released under the 5M Music label, the track features polished production, mixing and audio engineering designed to highlight the vocal chemistry between the two musicians.
Adasa Cookey Directs Official Music Video
The official music video premiered on August 1, 2026, adding a cinematic dimension to the song’s emotional message.
Celebrated Nigerian filmmaker Adasa Cookey directed the visuals. Known for working with some of Africa’s leading musicians, Cookey uses carefully styled narrative scenes and high-quality production to portray heartbreak, separation and personal freedom.
The video visually reinforces the song’s central message of moving forward after an unhealthy relationship.
Fancy Gadam Expands His International Reach
Born Mujahid Ahmed Bello, Fancy Gadam has become one of the leading figures promoting Northern Ghanaian music to national and international audiences.
Based in Tamale, the musician has built a strong following known as “Gadamnation” and has consistently blended Northern Ghanaian influences with contemporary Afropop sounds.
He has previously collaborated with prominent Ghanaian artists, including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale. His partnership with Rudeboy represents a deliberate effort to extend his presence across Africa and reach a wider global audience.
Strengthening Ghana-Nigeria Music Connections
Rudeboy, whose real name is Paul Nonso Okoye, rose to international prominence as a member of the celebrated Nigerian music duo P-Square. His distinctive voice and extensive experience in African pop music bring additional depth and international appeal to the collaboration.
The release of I Don’t Need You highlights the growing creative relationship between Ghanaian and Nigerian artists. It also demonstrates how cross-border collaborations are helping African musicians combine diverse cultural influences while introducing their work to new audiences.
For Fancy Gadam, the single represents both an artistic partnership and another significant move toward establishing the Gadamnation brand within the wider African and global music markets.
Source: Omanghana
