Fast-rising Afrobeat singer Fred Baaffour Asare, known in the industry as Takum, has charged Ghanaians to support and build young talents for them to rise in the industry.
According to him, the lack of support has made many up-and-coming artists bow out of the industry before their talents were fully enhanced.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Max Morning Dew in Accra on Wednesday, Takum stated that young musicians needed hands to push their crafts.
He noted that many had good songs as they studied the current musical scenes to write “sensible” songs that could project the rich culture of Ghana; however, their songs have not gained much attention to receive massive airplay.
Tackling why he has still not hit the limelight, the “Chop Money” hitmaker said he was not singing what he termed “fast “food” songs, but rather songs that were evergreen.
“Like what the legendary Obrafour said, people like senseless songs, and it is true that some Ghanaians don’t like sensible songs. If you take your time to write and compose good music, they will rather prefer the trending ones, which have no sense in them.”
“But I am not going to do fast food songs for anyone. I don’t want a song that will elapse within a month or two. I want a song that will sustain me for a long time,” he added.
Takum was, however, optimistic that his songs would be noticed, as he has been receiving awards from the Central Music Awards Scheme after nine years of being in the industry.
With maximum support, the former spare parts dealer believed his music would move boundaries and make him one of the most sought-after musicians in Ghana.
Source: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Joyceline Natally Cudjoe
