West Ham United: English Football Club Play Gyakie's Rent Free As They Celebrate Kudus
- West Ham United made a Kudus appreciation video by compiling clips of his performance against Burnley, where he had two assists
- Ghanaian musician Gyakie's Rent Free was played in the background of the video, which excited many Ghanaians
- Ghanaians in the comment section of the post hailed the club's TikTok admin for promoting Kudus and Ghanaian music
English Premier League club West Ham United, in a post, paid tribute to their rising star, Mohammed Kudus, by crafting a special appreciation video showcasing his outstanding performance against Burnley.
The Ghanaian midfielder, with a stellar display, contributed two crucial assists during the match.
The video compiled by the club's social media team showed highlights of Kudus's remarkable moments on the field, leaving fans in awe of his skill and finesse. West Ham supporters were quick to express their admiration for the young talent, praising his role in the game against Burnley.
What made the video more interesting was the choice of background music, Rent Free, by Ghanaian musician Gyakie. The use of the tune sparked excitement among Ghanaians, as they felt a sense of pride seeing their music being promoted on an international platform.
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Many people commended West Ham's TikTok admin for the selection of Gyakie's track. A few people speculated that the admin could be Ghanaian, as they often use Ghanaian songs in videos shared on the page.
Music expert says Ghanaian song being played on international platforms is good
Music analyst and executing Chris Tsormanah in a discussion with YEN.com.gh stated that Ghanaian song being promoted on international social media platforms was healthy for the industry.
It is a form of promotion. Things like that opens up the song to a wider audience and gives it more traction. Ghanaian songs getting recognized by international bodies is also good boost for the industry and a win in general for Ghanaian music.
West Ham United warm Ghanaian hearts
YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.
Chimsi Hamaxi reacted:
This Admin should be the best admin ever.. his choice of Ghanaian songs in hyping kudus is epic.. I love it
Phabrix wrote:
so where does westham gets all our music from
Kay_Piesie said:
I think West Ham bought the Ajax Admin along with Kudus cos eii... wey ibi Ghanaian too..
Kudus wins West Ham United's goal of the month
In another story, reactions emerged after Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus won West Ham United's Goal of the Month for October.
The 23-year-old Black Stars player earned the coveted title with his impressive strike against Newcastle United.
Many who commented on the achievement of the stunning football star were confident he would win the best goal for November.
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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.
Chris Tsormanah (Entertainment critic) Chris Tsormanah is a music executive and media personality with over 10 years experience in Ghana's entertainment industry. He also as a pundit on various entertainment shows including Class TV/FM's showbiz.