Jay Bahd's Song Owuo Safoa Bags 5.7 Million Views On YouTube, Ghanaians React

• Jay Bahd's song Owuo Safoa off his sophomore album The Return Of Komfo Anokye 2 has hit 5.7 million views on YouTube
• The musician released the album on February 26, 2025, and the 18-track project has gained a lot of momentum in a short time
• The rise of Owuo Safoa sparked reactions on social media, with one user angering Jay Bahd by claiming he had 'juiced' the views
• YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh and he spoke on the fesibility on Ghanaian musician amassing millions of views

Ghanaian rapper Jay Bahd’s song Owuo Safoa from his sophomore album The Return Of Komfo Anokye 2 has reached 5.7 million views on YouTube.

The 18-track album, released on February 26, 2025, has gained massive attention within a short time, sparking reactions from social media users.

The song’s rapid success has sparked debate on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter).

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A netizen accused Jay Bahd of inflating his views, leading to a heated response from the musician.

He slammed the user over the claim and dismissed the accusation of view boosting, writing in response:

"Wmt I release album you no share, you dey come talk anyhow. I use agro chemicals."

Jay Bahd launched the album on February 19, 2025, with a private event attended by industry figures, friends, and family. A video from the event showed him introducing his parents, whose youthful looks surprised many fans.

Jay Bahd rose to fame in 2020 as part of the Asakaa Boys. Since then, he has released several songs and mixtapes, making a mark in Ghana’s drill music scene. This is his second studio album after Return Of Komfo Anokye in 2021, which was a massive success.

Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh speaks on musicians amassing millions of views

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Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the ability of Ghanaian musicians like Jay Bahd amassing millions of views on YouTube. He said:

"It is very possible but we should also understand the internet penetration is that high so we are always disadvantaged when it comes to numbers. We want the best but we also need to know when not to pressure our people with it."

Jay Bahd's YouTube views stir debate

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

CYPHIER21 said:

"This your farming dei ey 5milli in 2weeks wey ano hear or see am yet?"

Facelesskuami commented:

"Eii Jay Bahd, agro chemicals deɛ some dey kill not only the weeds oo but the plants 🌱 as well.🤭🤭School norr edey need make no bro lie😂."

abedi_lifestyle wrote:

"We the Ghanaians no ankasa we don’t know the power of social media, see the impact someone dey take ein handle dey do. If they beat u for town, then u come cry over here."

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richpanda44 commented:

"Masa, you go buy views ahh, make we no talk. Wonitwem koraa."

samsonoppong10 said:

"Woy3 gyimigyimi o, isn't this also a promotion? because if not for this post, I've not seen you release any music."

Dawson_Blaud wrote:

"Why are you offended if it’s not true? Well, we are all different people, tho. But calm down. You know these guys are working for stake and always looking for news to feed on."

Kojo Blak's new song gets criticised

Kojo Blak's song with Sarkodie has received a negative review from colleague artist, King Jerry, because of the timing of the release.

YEN.com.gh reported that King Jerry argued that the release was a wrong move because Kojo Blak already had a song in demand.

His opinion on the collab with Sarkodie has stirred reactions on social media, with some arguing that he was building on his momentum.

Source: YEN.com.gh