We have talents than the Nigerians, They are more authentic and do interesting productions, that’s why they are ahead – Okyeame Kwame
Veteran Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has offered a sobering analysis of the current state of the Ghanaian music industry compared to its Nigerian counterpart.
Speaking in an interview on Kessben TV’s Music Plus show with Mr Bonez, the celebrated rapper asserted that while Ghana boasts exceptional musical talent, even more so than Nigeria in some cases, it is Nigeria’s authenticity and creative approach to production that gives it a global edge.
“We have talents than the Nigerians,” he said, “but they are more authentic and do interesting productions. That’s why they are ahead.”
Okyeame Kwame, who has been an influential figure in the Ghanaian music scene for over two decades, emphasized that Nigeria’s dominance in Africa’s entertainment space is not necessarily due to superior talent. Instead, he attributed it to the intentionality behind Nigerian music, from storytelling and cultural pride to sound engineering and global marketing strategies.
The Rap Doctor also noted that Nigerian producers are more experimental and unafraid to break conventional boundaries, making their songs more engaging and sonically rich.
Ghana, on the other hand, he suggested, is filled with raw talent that often fails to reach its full potential because of a tendency to copy trends or lack of investment in innovative production.
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