Ghanaian Reggae Dancehall performer Samini Dagati believes that with the correct financial assistance and investment, he can fill the O2 Arena in London.
He feels that any top Ghanaian performer is capable of accomplishing such a feat. According to him, the correct channels, support, and a lengthy promotional effort lasting 4 to 6 months are critical to attracting such a vast audience.
In an interview with TV anchor Berla Mundi, the My Own hitmaker revealed,
By myself, I will fill it with the right investment. You are talking to Batman who became Samini. You are talking to Batman the MOBO award winner. If the right things are put in place and you promote Samini in London for 4 months, six months, 3 months, I will fill that space.”
He also emphasized that the Nigerian government has worked hard to transform people’s perceptions of the country’s music business and performers, and he warned against making unfair comparisons between Ghanaian and Nigerian singers, stressing that each country’s music scene is unique and should be appreciated as such.
“There was this rumour that there was a conscious effort by the Nigerian government and other private institutions to change the narrative about the name Nigeria. I represent Ghana and I don’t want you to tell me because I represent Ghana, and I’ve reached the brim and a Nigerian artiste is doing his thing all of a sudden, I should be like him otherwise I’ve not reached. No, It’s not a fair comparison.”
Samini just graduated from GIMPA’s GreenHill Campus with a degree in project management.
