Ghanaians celebrate the dead more than the living and I don’t understand why – Ofori Amponsah

In a heartfelt speech shown on television, Ghanaian music icon Ofori Amponsah asked Ghanaians to shift their focus from investing in the dead to honoring the living.

Mr. All4Real, who appeared as a special guest on Onua Showtime with Mcbrown, spoke about the significance of recognizing and appreciating artists while they are still alive, rather than waiting till they are gone.

With a phenomenal 25-year career in showbiz going to be celebrated in 2024, Ofori Amponsah highlighted his preference for honoring people during their lives rather than attending funerals, thinking that genuine celebration should take place in the present.

“Sometimes people want you to die before they celebrate you and say oh as for this guy he was good. I really don't like funerals that much, so I rarely attend,” he shared.

According to the ‘Otoolege' crooner,  it is important to extend a helping hand to others whiles the are alive instead of waiting for them to depart from this world before offering support.

“I believe in celebrating the living. If someone wants a cup of water, offer it to them, don't wait for them to leave this earth before you go and buy stuff for their funeral,” he admonished.

“We celebrate the death more than the living” – Ofori Amponsah on @OnuaTV
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As Ofori Amponsah approaches the milestone of 25 years in the entertainment industry in 2024, his call for celebrating the living takes on even greater significance, especially at a time when many veterans have been neglected to their fate and only celebrated after their death.

“You can ask someone for 1 cedi and they'll not give you but wait and let me die, they'll find large sums of money to buy a coffin or give donations, I don't understand this behaviour, we really need to celebrate the living,” he added.

Source: Dklassgh.com