Ghanaian musicians need equal opportunities to flourish—Abrewa Nana

Sensational female Ragga queen Abrewa Nana has shared her opinion about the state of Ghana’s music industry and is worried about how some musicians in the country are treated better than others.

The musician claimed that some musicians have been placed higher than others, and this has contributed to the slow progression of Ghanaian music.

Abrewa Nana said if care hasn’t been taken to make sure all musicians get equal opportunity, our music industry will continue to dwindle. She said the following during an interview:

“The industry needs a united front that would give prospects to a broader range of talents instead of focusing on a select few.

Additionally, because the media has a preconceived notion about certain artists, they portray Ghanaian musicians as struggling because they have highlighted certain artists on the international stage. That is the reason why our counterparts elsewhere seem to be ahead of us. They give many people equal opportunity to flourish rather than pushing one person to stand out, and that is what we also need to do here,” she told Graphic Showbiz.

“I believe in a music industry that provides equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background or origin. Abrewa Nana continued, “It is time for us to unite and create an environment where talent can flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

She also supported the #PlayGhana agenda initiated by the Creative Arts Agency.

“If we don’t concentrate on the #PlayGhana agenda, when foreign visitors come here, especially during Christmas, and all they hear is foreign music, that will be the message they will take back home with them. I am sure when we are keen on playing about 80 per cent Ghanaian music, the impact will be felt across the globe.”

Abrewa Nana has served Ghanaians with back-to-back hit songs such as the ever-popular “Odo Filla.”