Kofi Kinaata and Sarkodie Unite on “Have Mercy 2”

Ghanaian highlife sensation Kofi Kinaata has released “Have Mercy 2”, a sequel to his 2022 track, this time joining forces with rap legend Sarkodie for a powerful fusion of highlife and hiplife.

The collaboration delivers everything fans love about both artistes—soulful melodies, reflective storytelling, and razor-sharp lyrical craftsmanship. Kinaata’s signature narrative style blends seamlessly with Sarkodie’s preacher-like flow, producing a highlife-hip-hop anthem that many listeners have dubbed their “New Year resolution.”

The track carries added weight as a heartfelt collaboration, building on Sarkodie’s early co-sign of Kinaata back in 2013. Accompanied by visuals styled as a musical service, “Have Mercy 2” is already drawing significant streams on YouTube and Audiomack.

Since its release, the song has sparked major buzz on X, with fans celebrating the union of two of Ghana’s most respected voices:

• Ara Maestro: “There’s a reason Kofi Kinaata has won four Songwriter of the Year awards. He’s the best songwriter in Ghana #HaveMercy2.”
• Sage Kenny: “Sarkodie has the greatest flow in the whole world bro herh. Words so touching. ‘Have Mercy 2’ is my New Year resolution.”
• Big Stomzy: “The storytelling on ‘Have Mercy 2’ is unmatched. Kinaata did not come to play! #HaveMercy2.”
• Big Kay: “Rev. Sarkodie and Apostle Kofi Kinaata bless us with a new banger, a true reminder that there’s still hope ahead.”
• KJunior: “Kofi Kinaata never misses… absolutely incredible pen game from him featuring The Landlord… a time to be alive.”

With “Have Mercy 2”, Kinaata and Sarkodie reaffirm their status as two of Ghana’s most influential musical storytellers—proving that when highlife meets hiplife, the result is timeless.

By Prince Fiifi Yorke