After so many years of struggle to
bring the Volta brand on to the musical stage in Ghana, some determined and
talented young ones are finally making breakthroughs.
Although some contemporary artists
from the Volta region do argue that the ewe language is one of the difficult
languages a musician can use to create rhythms, others are beginning to defy
the odds by skillfully weaving words in the language into melodious rap songs.
It all started when Chicago made the first attempt
to rap in the ewe language and it became a hit. Thereafter few others like
Agbeko, Togbui Africa sprung but failed to sustain the heat.
At the time where most of people thought
the region has lost the battle, came the young man with an undisputable energy.
His high voltage and thought provoking lyrics stemmed from his passion for
music was infectious enough to make most people in Ghana and beyond appreciate
the Ewe brand.
And its on this note that I crave
your indulgence to celebrate one of Volta’s icon Dennings Edem Agbeviade. From
his humble beginnings this young man with determination and perseverance managed
his ways through. Edem started in a region where conditions are not enabling
enough to breed stars. That however
didn’t dampen him. He trudge along competing with others amidst the challenges.
His performance at the last night’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards swept me off my
feet.
It never came as a surprise to anyone
when Livingstone Etse
Satekla known on stage; stonebwouy took the day as the VGMA Artiste of the year.
The impeccable talent of the young Rasta
won the admiration of many.
For me,am particularly elated at the
fact that the Volta brand is becoming visible in our music scene. We can never
go wrong when the sexiest and slickest female voice of Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda
aka Mzvee backs her brothers.
With the likes of Edem, Stonebwoy, EL
,Manifest, Mzvee, 4x4 we can never err in celebrating our owns. My calabash is
overflowing with palm wine from my grandmother’s earthen pot in Dzodze to toast
their hard work and success.
I see this as revolution and we couldn’t
have reach this feat without the sense of peaceful coexistence and tolerance
displayed by all tribes in the Volta region to one another. Undeniably the diverse
dictions from these tribes (Guans, Akans, Ewes, Kokomba, Nanumba) have influenced
the depth of lyrics composed by our emerging heroes.
My hopes are still high as I can see
brighter days for the Volta brand. Our upcoming artiste should take a cue from this.
Life is not won by chance; if you leave your live to chance, you will live to
regret it. So instead of complaining that the system is not good rather make
yourself good. If your friend can lift up a table and you cannot lift that same
table, know that the table is not the problem but you. It is the same boiling
water that hardens an egg softens the potatoes; you either choose to be hard or
soft.
Do not be entertained by complacency;
if you think you are good in your backyard, try elsewhere!! Ambition they say is
the seed for all greatness in the world.
And now to the accomplished artistes
from the region. I believe this is the time to support and encourage our young
brothers and sisters; they need us more than they need themselves. As the old
adage goes; ‘’you don’t put stone in a fellow’s mouth and then say his teeth
are not good’’. Let us create an ambiance where they can also thrive.
Promoters in the region (Media Houses, Dj’s, Bloggers et al) the time to promote the Volta brand is now. And if you ask me, I HAVE PLEGED MY FULL SUPPORT.
Promoters in the region (Media Houses, Dj’s, Bloggers et al) the time to promote the Volta brand is now. And if you ask me, I HAVE PLEGED MY FULL SUPPORT.
In my little corner I see young
artiste like KULA GH, Belce GH,JJ Gonami, Kelz, Enamily,Dylan, Agbesi Denanya, Static
GH, Magesty et al taking center stage in GH Music in few years to come so let’s boost
their aura.
It is only when a man calls his
basket useless that children would use it to collect rubbish, let’s be proud of
our own not only because of identity but also for their excellence.
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