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Bubbly Ghanaian musician, Akosua Agyapong, has called on young
musicians to focus their energies on developing "the talent" and shun
the gimmicks that gives them sudden popularity.
According to the singer who has been an active music icon for 25
years, "longevity" in the field is more guaranteed when there is "pure
talent" and creativity at play.
"I tell you what, people will offer you all kinds of advice, but in
the end of the day, it's creativity that speaks for years," she told
Morning Starr host, Kafui Dey.
"There was a time I was to perform at the Arts Center, and this guy
whothought I was shy and couldn't perform offered me something to
take. Something to give me more confidence but I didn't take it. I
went and performed to the awe of everyone. That's why I keep telling
the young ones, once you start taking something, you become dependent
on it forever.
"I told myself I wouldn't smoke, I wouldn't drink or go naked. I will
clothe myself, and still, here I am today. The talent supersedes
anything else," she stressed.
The Frema hitmaker, will be celebrating her 25th anniversary in music
with the support of some of Ghana's greatest musicians.
The concert which is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at the Accra
International Conference Centre will see her mentor Nana Ampadu, the
evergreen rap originator – Gyedu Blay Ambolley, A.B. Crentsil, Rev.
Joe Beechem, MzVee, Edem, Becca, Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Daughters of
Glorious Jesus, Nana Ama McBrown, Sarkodie among others performing.
Source: starrfmonline.com
