Pat Thomas’ ‘Gye Wani’ featured in Grand Theft Auto VI game
Highlife legend Pat Thomas is taking a piece of the country’s musical history to a global level after his classic song “Gye Wani” featuring Ebo Taylor was confirmed for Grand Theft Auto VI. The song is among a star-studded selection of tracks confirmed for the highly anticipated game which is being developed by Rockstar Games. […]
Ghanaian highlife legend Pat Thomas is making waves as his timeless track "Gye Wani," featuring Ebo Taylor, joins the esteemed lineup of songs in Grand Theft Auto VI. The song, originally released in 1984, is set to be featured in the game developed by Rockstar Games, reaching an entirely new generation of listeners worldwide. "Gye Wani" joins an impressive list of tracks, including Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress' "Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)," Charli xcx's "Good Ones," MGMT's "Electric Feel," Bad Bunny's "EoO," Asake's "Joha," and David Banner featuring Lil' Flip on "Like a Pimp."
Other notable songs on the soundtrack include Romeo Santos and El Chaval de la Bachata’s "Canalla," Loretta Lynn's "Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin," Hank Williams Jr. and Waylon Jennings’ "The Conversation," and DJ Lag and Robot Boii’s "Shay’sana" featuring Kamo Mphela. The game also boasts rock classics from Black Sabbath, Pantera, and Slayer.
For Pat Thomas, this inclusion in GTA VI marks another significant milestone for his decades-old track, while for Ghanaian music, it offers an unprecedented opportunity to introduce highlife to millions of listeners who have yet to experience its unique rhythms and melodies.
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