Ghanaian musician Kweku Flick has sparked debate on social media after expressing frustration over what he describes as a lack of support from the Ghanaian music industry. The comments were made on X after Kweku Flick shared a video of Ugandan content creator Tenge Tenge using his latest song, Frangō .
Kweku Flick's comments have garnered more than 1.3 million views on X and have been quoted by fellow Ghanaian musician Yaw Tog, who appeared to agree with Kweku Flick, further fuelling the conversation online. However, his comments have received mixed reactions, with some social media users questioning his claim that the song is receiving more support from outside Ghana.
Flick's Frustration with Local Support
Kweku Flick's comments suggest that he feels the Ghanaian music industry has not been supportive of his latest song, Frangō. He wrote: “Sometimes the support you expect from home comes from somewhere else. Tenge Tenge, my brother, thank you for the genuine love. The people of Ghana know FRANGŌ is a Big record!! But somehow the support from outside is louder than the support from home. Huge song.”
The post has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some users defending Kweku Flick's comments and others criticising him for comparing local and international support. Popular YouTuber Headless YouTuber was among those who challenged the assertion, sharing a throwback video in which he broke down one of Kweku Flick’s songs.
Support for Flick's Comments
Some users have defended Kweku Flick, saying his comments highlight a genuine concern about the level of support among Ghanaian creatives. They argued that local artistes and industry players should do more to promote and celebrate Ghanaian music. Released last month, Frangō takes its title from the Latin word meaning “I break” and explores themes of resilience and overcoming obstacles.
The Exchange Reignites Industry Conversation
The exchange has consequently reignited a familiar conversation about support, recognition and collaboration within Ghana’s creative industry, particularly the extent to which Ghanaian artistes receive backing from their peers and audiences at home. Kweku Flick, born Andy Osei Sarfo, rose to prominence with his 2020 hit Money and has since established himself as one of the notable voices of Ghana’s new generation of musicians.
The conversation sparked by Kweku Flick's comments will likely continue, with many users weighing in on the issue of support for Ghanaian musicians. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the Ghanaian music industry is not without its challenges, and the level of support for its musicians is a topic that needs to be addressed.
Source: Joy Online
