Ghanaian and French model, singer, songwriter, fashion icon, and creative professional Maddy Maznaz, who has been steadily building a presence in the international music space with a catalogue that spans pop, Afrosounds, dancehall, reggae and other contemporary influences.
Also known as Magdalene Narh Combarieu, Maznaz has attracted attention for her distinctive artistic identity, energetic performances, and collaborations with artistes from Ghana and beyond.
She has been associated with Bentley Records and has also been described as a creative director of Fashion Pilot GH and the founder of Pilot Communication.
Her music journey has included both independent releases and high-profile collaborations. In December 2024, Maznaz gained international attention following the release of the visuals for “Ooje Mi Aloo?”, a song whose title translates from Ga as “Are You Insulting Me?”
The song was presented as an empowering record focused on resilience, individuality, and self-acceptance.
Maddy Maznaz has also earned recognition from established Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, who described her as the “Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana music” in a 2024 social media post, praising her resilience, creativity, and fearlessness.
Maddy Maznaz’s music catalogue
Maznaz’s officially listed catalogue includes releases dating back to 2021. Music platforms list several singles such as I’ll Run To You, and an EP titled “Fate”.
Maznaz began building her publicly listed catalogue with releases including the following:
• Loving & Chilling
• Bhad Gyal Thing
• Hypnotise
“Loving & Chilling” was released in December 2023 and was described as a song centred on confidence, feminine energy, self-love and appreciation of God’s role in her life.
“Hypnotise” was released through Bentley Records and is also listed among Maznaz’s most-streamed songs on Shazam.
Maznaz followed up with several releases in 2024, including:
• Sing for You Baba
• Telemor
• Ooje Mi Aloo?
Her collaboration with Ghanaian highlife artiste Bisa Kdei on “Till Morning Comes” became one of the notable songs in her catalogue. The song is listed among her top songs on Apple Music and Shazam.
“Ooje Mi Aloo?” became particularly notable after Maznaz released its visuals. The record was connected to Prestige Music’s Celebrity Edition project, which featured internationally known names including Rick Ross, Future, Lil Wayne and The Game.
In 2025, Maznaz continued expanding her catalogue with the following:
• Ooje Mi Aloo?
• WERK!!!
“WERK!!!” is listed as a Bentley Records release and remains one of the artiste’s highlighted tracks on Audiomack.
Maznaz has been particularly active in 2026, releasing a number of songs and projects.
Her 2026 catalogue includes the following:
• HOLY (PRAYER)
• I Promise We’re Going to Have Fun
• Fly Free
• Amour
• WERK!
Apple Music lists “Amour” as one of her latest releases, while “Fly Free” is a six-track EP released.
The “Fly Free” EP contains:
1. I Promise We’re Going to Have Fun
2. You’re Giving Me Butterflies
3. Maman (I Miss You)
4. Fly Free
5. Anymore
Her 2026 releases have helped broaden her catalogue while showcasing different sides of her musical identity.
“Domination” featuring Snoop Dogg
One of Maznaz’s most high-profile recent collaborations is “Domination”, a track involving Snoop Dogg, JT Jazz, Maddy Maznaz and Sujith Kurian.
The collaboration has attracted attention because of Snoop Dogg’s involvement and represents another step in Maznaz’s efforts to connect with an international audience. Maznaz’s social media has promoted an exclusive preview of the song featuring Snoop Dogg.
The song brings together Maznaz and JT Jazz’s flows with Snoop Dogg’s established hip-hop style and Sujith Kurian’s contribution, creating a cross-border collaboration.
A growing international profile
Maddy Maznaz’s career has developed around a combination of music, creativity, and international collaborations. Her catalogue demonstrates a willingness to move across genres rather than remain tied to a single musical style.
From “Loving & Chilling” and “Hypnotise” to “Ooje Mi Aloo?”, “Till Morning Comes”, the “Mahumatia” album and the “Fly Free” EP, her releases show a progression in both sound and ambition.
Her growing list of collaborations and international projects, including the recent “Domination” collaboration with Snoop Dogg, suggests that Maznaz is positioning herself for a wider audience beyond Ghana.
She also dropped a single titled ‘I Don’t Wanna Hold Back’.
In the song, she said she’d been holding back and had opportunities to be in the spotlight but feared she’d be killed.
‘I Don’t Wanna Hold Back’ is a song for everyone, and it’s trending on all digital streaming platforms.
With more music expected as she continues her career, Maddy Maznaz’s evolving catalogue places her among Ghanaian artistes seeking to build a distinctly global identity through digital music, collaborations and cross-cultural sounds.
Maddy Maznaz is a mother of two girls and married to a French national, Jonathan Combarieu.
