Abrewa Nana, a stunning female ragga queen, expressed her concerns regarding the discrimination experienced by certain musicians in Ghana and the state of the music industry.
The musician claimed that some musicians have been placed higher than others, and this has contributed to the slow progression of Ghanaian music.
According to Abrewa Nana, the music industry will continue to decline if efforts are not made to ensure that all musicians receive equal opportunities. She said the following during an interview:
The industry requires a unified front that would offer opportunities to a wider spectrum of talents rather than concentrating on a small number.
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 serived Ghanaians with back-to-back hit songs such as the ever-popular “Odo Filla.”
