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Ghanaian musician Guru believes that Ghanaians should take pride in their music rhythms, as they are appreciated worldwide.
Contrary to common perceptions, Guru highlights that Ghanaian music is gaining international recognition.
However, he emphasizes the need for patriotism to further promote Ghanaian music and expand its reach.
Guru recalls the time of the ‘Azonto’ era when Ghanaians were exceptionally patriotic and actively supported local music. He expresses concern that this level of patriotism has diminished.
In an exclusive interview with Dannyfii Abrantie on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm’s Away Bus show, Guru underscores the importance of taking the music industry seriously and treating it as a competitive field to make a significant impact.
He urges Ghanaians to acknowledge the reality and avoid appearing weak in the global music landscape.
He claimed that stakeholders and industry participants believed they were doing musicians a favour but failed to see that they were actually selling Ghana.
He told the host that some stakeholders believed they had power and hence intended to punish particular musicians by excluding them from gigs and other events.
Guru went on to say that we have a responsibility to promote Ghana’s flag through our music and compete with other countries.
“As Ghanaians, we must be patriotic.” Our music has not reached the level we desired since we are no longer patriotic. We weren’t always patriotic. It was exceedingly high during the time of Azonto. But I’m not sure what happened to cause that loss of patriotism.
“It got to the point where some people were being selective and trying to bring others down.” In contrast to other nations where artistes are pushed no matter what, individuals in Ghana will attempt all possible means to find fault with what you do and downplay the music.”
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