The global expansion of African music has reached another landmark milestone, with Nigerian sensation Asake, Ghanaian Highlife legends Pat Thomas and Ebo Taylor, and South African Amapiano pioneers DJ Lag and Kamo Mphela confirmed to feature on the official soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

According to emerging details surrounding the game's curated radio stations, the African tracks will feature on an in-game station titled AfroBank FM, hosted jointly by Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy and media personality Palmsy.

The confirmed tracklist snippet for AfroBank FM includes

"Joha" — Asake
"Gye Wani" — Pat Thomas ft. Ebo Taylor
"Shay'sana" — DJ Lag & Robot Boii ft. Kamo Mphela

The inclusion of a dedicated African music station highlights Rockstar Games' commitment to reflecting global pop culture trends in the highly anticipated installment of its flagship franchise.

Reactions across social media have erupted in celebration, with fans hailing the curation as a massive win for African music export and cultural representation in mainstream AAA gaming.

Developed by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto VI stands as arguably the most anticipated video game release in entertainment history.

Returning to the fictionalized, sun-soaked state of Leonida (inspired by Florida) and Vice City, the title's official trailers have already shattered global viewership records, driving intense speculation and excitement around its radio station lineups.

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto franchise is world-renowned for its culturally defining in-game radio stations and host selections, previously featuring legendary curator hosts such as Frank Ocean, Rosalía, Iggy Pop, and Karl Lagerfeld.

Burna Boy's role as host follows his previous inclusion on GTA V's "iFruit Radio" in 2019, cementing his position as a primary ambassador for African music in gaming culture.

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