“We know how to Ban papa” – Shatta Wale jabs Akufo-Addo’s daughter over ‘don’t play foreign music’ warning

Renowned African dancehall artist Shatta Wale has responded to Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, the daughter of President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, after she warned nightclub operators and DJs not to play any foreign music in Ghana.

You might remember Gyankroma Akufo-Addo's plea for more local music to be played during DJ sets around the country, as well as for nightclub owners and media representatives.

By ensuring that their songs are played more regularly in the media and at various nightclubs, Play Ghana, the daughter of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, hopes to raise the profile of Ghanaian musicians.

The Play Ghana Songs program would be easier to implement, she claims, because her organization is preparing revisions to the local content law.

According to Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, the initiative is a long-term commitment to promoting Ghanaian music rather than just a seasonal effort for Christmas.

“The Play Ghana initiative is not just for Christmas. It has coincided with the Christmas season, which is undoubtedly the biggest season for our creators. We are advocating for the continuous promotion of Ghanaian songs. It is not a one-time gimmick but a sustained effort. We are committed to playing Ghanaian music forever,” she said at the Ministry of Information's press conference for the minister.

DJs, radio hosts, nightclub operators, and promoters were all urged by Gyankroma Akufo-Addo to give playing Ghanaian music top priority.

Following this, controversial musician, Shatta Wale too his X (formerly Twitter) page to share his view on President Nana Addo‘s daughter directive to DJs and radio presenters.

In his own words, Shatta tweeted, “How can you say you deh ban foreign music. Eeiiiiiii …….. We know how to Ban papa. Small time dem go ban Foos for kantamanto.”

Ghanaian musicians have long lamented the lack of encouragement and publicity for their music, which they feel is impeding their success.

The Play Ghana project seeks to allay these worries and give local music a stronger platform in the entertainment sector.

Source: Dklassgh.Com