Ghanaian Afrobeats singer Kelvyn Boy has shed light on why some Ghanaian musicians incorporate Nigerian influences.
In an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he explained that staying strictly “typical Ghanaian” in sound can be limiting.
“We are finding it hard when we sound typical Ghanaian. I mean, enodey go when we do it like that. Even if ego is just here, you come back and say, ‘Oh, why are we just here and some people are international?’” he said.
Kelvyn Boy pointed out that many successful African artists mix different styles to appeal to a wider audience.
“They don’t sound just them; they sometimes leave theirs and come and say our own. They fuse in. The fusion is what I’m talking about,” he explained.
He further emphasized the need for balance, referencing how Ghanaians enjoy Nigerian music but often criticize their own artists for adopting similar elements.
“Because at the end of the day, it’s the same Ghanaian people who listen to Nigerian songs. We’re talking about balance; they fuse in, and balance is what I think is taking time,” he noted.
Kelvyn Boy’s comments highlight an ongoing debate about Ghana’s music industry and what it takes to break into the global market.
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