Pat Thomas highlife classic reportedly featured in Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack

Ghanaian highlife veteran Pat Thomas is reportedly gaining international attention after his 1984 classic ‘Gye Wani’, featuring Ebo Taylor, was listed as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

The reported tracklist, highlighted in a post by Complex Music on X, places the decades-old recording alongside a diverse array of global artists, including Bad Bunny, Charli XCX, MGMT, Black Sabbath, and Slayer. The inclusion of the song has generated significant social media interest, with many noting the opportunity for Ghanaian highlife to reach a younger, global gaming audience.

Beyond the highlife genre, the reported soundtrack features various styles, including contemporary pop, hip-hop, reggae, Latin music, country, and heavy metal.