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AFTER what seems like years of struggling to be accepted as not just a prolific songwriter, Highlife musician Akwaboah Jnr has built a strong brand and is respected for his craft and performances.
And for someone whose songs are aimed at longevity, Akwaboah is concerned about the kinds of songs today’s musicians are producing and wonders what legacy they are leaving behind.
“Why can’t our music stand the test of time lately? Why do we keep playing songs by Amakye Dede, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Kojo Antwi, Daddy Lumba but our songs expire between five and six months after their release?
“The way things are going, I wonder what kind of legacy we are living for the younger generation who want to make music,” he said. Graphic showbiz.
In giving his opinion on what could explain this trend, Akwaboah explained that many musicians did not care about the production aspect of their songs and were only interested in their trend.
“I spend no less than ¢ 5,000 GH on a single song because I want to get the best sound and quality production. Other musicians will pay ¢ 1,500 or 2,000 GH ¢ to record a song and they can get something cheap in return, but I don’t do that. I am very concerned about what I post because, in the next 30 years, I want my children to continue my legacy as well.
“The lyrics and sound quality of our legendary musicians continue to appeal to the ear even 30 years after their release and that should tell you what happened in their production, but that cannot be said for some of our musicians today. We need to write deep songs that can be played for 30 years or more, “he said.
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Akwaboah stated that his works over the years attested to where he was going and that was making perennial songs.
“Musicians should not delude themselves that Ghanaians do not know good music. They may not come out to say it, but they know musicians making very good songs. I knew when I started doing my own concert Shadows of love.
“An hour after the start of the event, the whole place will be packed. That should tell anyone that Ghanaians are now ready for good music, “he explained.
Akwaboah, whose real name is Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah, says that his musical roots are well known and that he cannot afford to lower the standards that his grandfather and father have set.
“When you come from a family that abounds with musical talents, you don’t want to lower the bar and I’m happy that my dad is proud of me now,” he said.
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The award-winning musician has been in the industry for over a decade and has released songs like Posti Me, I Do Love You, Hold Me Down, Hye Me Bo, Matters Of The Heart, Forget, Hello, among others.
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