Calls for more investment and entrepreneurial approach in Ghana’s music industry.
Ghanaian artist M3nsa Ansah has openly acknowledged that Nigerian musicians create superior music compared to their Ghanaian counterparts. He attributed this to the international acclaim enjoyed by Nigerian songs, emphasizing the need for increased investment and a more entrepreneurial approach in Ghana’s music industry.
M3nsa Ansah highlighted the superior quality of Nigerian music, noting that artists in Nigeria invest more money and time in creating world-class music. He commended the understanding in Nigeria of the importance of the arts and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the industry. The artist’s admission coincides with a campaign in Ghana advocating for a minimum of 70% airplay for local songs on Ghanaian media and at events.
While acknowledging that some Ghanaian artists are taking their productions more seriously, M3nsa Ansah expressed the view that it is not enough. The call for increased investment and a stronger entrepreneurial approach echoes the broader conversation within Ghana’s music industry about the need for better support and recognition of local talent.