We have to make the Ewe language very marketable through music – VMA Artiste of the year, Jah Phinga

Jah Phinga – born Jonathan Kofi Woelinam Segbefia is one of the influential names in Ghana's music industry. From radio to television reality shows, nomination at the Afrima together with Stonebwoy, Davido, Diamond Platinumz, and winning “Artiste of the year” at the 2020 edition of the Volta Music Awards organized by Eventic GH.

The musician who currently owns the biggest song in the Volta region and beyond explained it has been a very challenging journey until “Wodeka” went viral on the internet middle of last year. He also told Jonilar.net promoters like Dj Stephen and many media houses including blogs also propelled the song to the level it is now.

He also revealed that projects lined up for the year including his maiden Ep, tours and others will still continue despite the deadly impact of the Corona virus. [Listen: Corona freestyle by Jah Phinga]

On winning the VMA2020 “Artiste of the year”, Jah phinga said it was a glorious achievement to crown his effort in the year under review and also a better way to kick start working with his new management company, Native world entertainment. Jah phinga finds his strength as a musician as a Sing-song writer with features from Stonebwoy, Shatta wale etc.

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