Okyeame Kwame has revealed in a recent interview that Ghanaian artists should not compare themselves to Nigerian artists to gauge their success.
Speaking with Blessing on Rhythmzlive, Kwame discussed the significance of cultural authenticity and global competitiveness.
He highlighted that the true competition extends beyond Africa and urged against limiting exposure to music from other African nations.
Kwame suggested educating the youth on their options and the implications of these choices on their cultural identity.
Expressing his view on the foregoing subject, the veteran rapper said;
“Become very intentional about what we let in. Sometimes people are competing with Nigerian musicians, suggesting we ban Nigerian music.
The competition is actually Jay-Z or that artist from the U.S. who is coming into our media through social media, TikTok—these ones who are holding guns and smoking and things like that. They are the ones we are competing with, not our neighbors.”
“No, we shouldn’t ban anything. We shouldn’t restrict. Control causes implosion. We need to educate our younger generation to know that this is the array of choices that you have. If you choose that one, you will lose your identity; if you choose this one, you have your identity,” he explained.
He further highlighted the importance of maintaining African identity as a cornerstone for success. “It’s based on that identity of yours that you are going to be a great husband, a good businessman, and differentiate yourself in the global market as that African entrepreneur who has values.
It is very important that at every single level of our education, our identity as Africans, as Ghanaians, as Ashantis, as Ewes, we do not lose it.”
Okyeame Kwame cautioned that the loss of this identity could lead to cultural disorientation.. “Once we lose it, any other thing can come and inhabit where our true identity is, and we are lost forever.”
Expressing optimism, Okyeame Kwame noted, “I like what is happening. I’m not the only one making music and using these signals and elements.”
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