Xlimkid is a young Ghanaian rapper from Kumasi who works in trap and drill and pairs hard-hitting beats with personal songwriting. Rolling Stone Africa named him one of its “Future of Music” honourees in 2025.
Background
Rolling Stone Africa reports that he entered the Ghanaian scene in 2022 with the single “Alone”. He later recorded a verse for Sarkodie’s “Truama” on the album The Championship, which Sarkodie named his favourite track on the project, and the magazine put him on its cover in May 2025.
Releases
- PAIN IN GLORY (27 October 2023): EP with O’Kenneth.
- LIFE ON THE EDGE (29 April 2026): seven-track project.
Where to start
Begin with “Alone” and the Sarkodie collaboration “Truama”, then listen to LIFE ON THE EDGE.
Sources
- Rolling Stone Africa: Xlimkid is hoping to take the Ghanaian trap scene to global heights (May 2025)
- Apple Music for release dates
- Official YouTube channel
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