Skatnati, Gidey and Stonebwoy Link Up on New Video “Habesha” — An East-meets-West African Groove

By Dagmawit Zerihun
Published on 11/01/25

Ethiopia meets Ghana in the newly released track “Habesha,” a collaboration between Ethiopian rising stars Skatnati and Gidey, and Ghanaian dancehall powerhouse Stonebwoy. The trio dropped the official video this week, creating instant buzz across East and West African music circles.

“Habesha” blends Afrobeats and Ethiopian pop with Stonebwoy’s trademark reggae-dancehall flow. It’s a bright, percussive track built on rhythm and cultural pride, celebrating the shared spirit of African sound while spotlighting Ethiopian identity through its title and visuals.

The video itself is lively and grounded colorful backdrops, street-style dancing, and subtle nods to Addis Ababa’s urban pulse. Rather than chasing high-concept theatrics, it focuses on energy and connection between the artists, letting the song’s hook carry the moment.

For Skatnati and Gidey, teaming up with Stonebwoy signals a growing ambition to push Ethiopian music further into the continental spotlight. For Stonebwoy, it’s another chapter in his ongoing collaborations that bridge African genres and audiences.

“Habesha” isn’t just a feel-good track it’s a sign of how African artists are breaking regional barriers and remixing cultural sounds into something global. The clip is streaming now on major platforms and is already gaining traction among fans from Addis to Accra.