Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has expressed his deep appreciation for the Ga language and his eagerness to learn it.
He mentioned that his admiration for Shatta Wale’s music stems from the incorporation of the Ga language in his songs, which greatly impresses him.
During an interview with sports journalist Michael Oti Adjei, the coach, who has led Ghana to second place in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with 9 points, the same as league leaders Comoros, shared his love for Ghanaian musicians such as Black Sherif, Kwesi Arthur, and Sarkodie.
Ga is a Kwa language spoken by the Ga people in Ghana, particularly in and around the capital Accra, with some speakers in Togo, Benin, and Western Nigeria.
Despite English being the official language of Ghana, Ga is one of the 16 languages in which the Bureau of Ghana Languages publishes material.
Speaking to Michael Oti Adjei, Otto Addo said;
“I also love to listen to music, for sure. So many, and I’ve said it before. Even though I don’t speak Ga, I love to hear Ga. So, I love Shatta Wale, especially when he talks and speaks in Ga. Surely, Kwesi Arthur, Sarkodie – great lyrics, Black Sherif, Mr Eazi – I love him, and also from Nigeria, BNXN Buju.”
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