Jamaican reggae star Kenyatta ‘Jr. Culture’ Hill has expressed admiration for the remarkable growth of reggae music in Ghana, reminiscing about how different the scene was when he first visited the country with his father years ago.
Speaking after his electrifying performance at the Kuchoko Roots Festival in Accra, the reggae singer acknowledged the genre’s steady rise and encouraged young musicians to stay connected to its roots.
“Reggae music in Ghana has grown. When I came with my dad back then, it wasn’t like this, so I really love the growth,” he noted, highlighting how far the movement has come.
However, Hill had a powerful message for young artists, particularly Ghanaian dancehall giants Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale, urging them to abandon any ties to the gangster lifestyle and remain focused on their music.
“I’m a reggae singer, and I stick to my demons. My demon is reggae music. We cannot forget where we’re coming from, or else we’ll never know where we’re heading.
“Young people, please don’t forget reggae music. You may say, ‘Oh, we can’t dance to it,’ but reggae is not about dancing—it’s about the message,” he said passionately.
His words serve as a reminder of reggae’s deep cultural and social significance. Beyond entertainment, reggae has always been a movement—one that speaks truth to power, spreads positivity, and promotes unity.
Hill’s plea to the younger generation is a call to embrace the true essence of reggae music and to use their platforms to inspire, rather than glorify negativity.
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