Akwaboah – Cuddle ft. Lyrical Joe

Ghanaian singer and songwriter Akwaboah brings rapper Lyrical Joe into his musical world on “Cuddle”, a collaboration from his fifth studio album, Spirit. Released on 11 November 2026 under Akwaboah Music, the song stands out for Akwaboah’s extensive involvement in its production, including the keyboards, drums and programming.

The title “Cuddle” refers to holding someone close as a sign of affection, comfort or intimacy. It introduces a romantic subject that fits into Akwaboah’s established interest in love and relationships, although the song’s specific lyrical story is best understood through the recording itself.

For this collaboration, Akwaboah works with Lyrical Joe, a Ghanaian rapper recognised for his technical rap delivery, wordplay and lyrical compositions. The pairing brings together two musicians whose individual styles have developed in different areas of Ghana’s music industry.

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While Akwaboah is associated with highlife, melodic songwriting and instrumental performances, Lyrical Joe has earned recognition through rap music, particularly his ability to construct detailed verses and experiment with different rhyme patterns.

Their collaboration on “Cuddle” creates an interesting connection between singing and rap, giving listeners an opportunity to experience both artistes on the same recording.

Beyond his vocal contribution, Akwaboah takes responsibility for several important musical elements. The official credits list him as the producer, keyboardist and drummer, alongside his work in programming. These responsibilities demonstrate his direct involvement in creating the instrumental arrangement rather than concentrating solely on singing.

Akwaboah is also credited for lead and background vocals, while Lyrical Joe contributes vocals to the recording.

The songwriting credits identify Gladstorm Akwaboah as the composer, lyricist and songwriter. His creative involvement therefore extends from writing the composition to performing and producing the finished song.

“Cuddle” forms part of Spirit, an 11-track album through which Akwaboah explores his musical identity, family heritage, faith and personal experiences. The project includes collaborations with artistes from different musical backgrounds, including Minister OJ, Fameye, Wendy Shay, Efya and Cina Soul.

Lyrical Joe’s appearance adds a rap contribution to the album’s collection of featured performances, broadening the range of Ghanaian musical styles represented on the project.

With “Cuddle”, Akwaboah combines his songwriting, instrumental and production skills with Lyrical Joe’s vocal contribution, creating another collaboration on Spirit.

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