Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, a seasoned musician from Ghana, has voiced worries about the status of the music business, highlighting how imitation is becoming more and more common and endangering the genre’s survival.
He bemoaned the fact that modern artists frequently fall short of pushing the envelope or introducing novel ideas, which stifles artistic development and originality.
Ambolley drew a comparison between this with Nigerian singers such as Burna Boy, who he commended for successfully merging their cultural identity into their music and making a unique mark on the international scene.
Ambolley claims that Ghanaian musicians that mimic Dancehall and sing in patois are deviating from their true roots and may eventually jeopardize the longevity of the profession.
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according to him , “There is no future [for Ghanaian music] because we are copying more than being creatives. The young musicians want to go into Dancehall music, singing in patois and others but it originates from Jamaica. Have you heard Burna Boy singing in patois before? No, the way he sings his songs can be recognized as Nigerian, so there is an identity.”
He cast doubt on the veracity of Ghanaian musicians claiming to be the “Dancehall Kings of Africa,” arguing that such claims ignore the original creators of these genres of music.
Famous for his successes like “Abrentsie,” “Adwoa,” and “The Simigwa,” Ambolley has made a significant impact on Ghanaian music and is still regarded as a respected figure in the field. He supports authenticity and creativity in modern music.