Kwabena Kwabena's Manager Claims Singer's Friends Took NPP Campaign Song Money Without His Consent

• Kwabena Kwabena composed beautiful songs for Nana Akufo-Addo and the NPP's campaigns in the past
• The highlife singer's manager, Nana Poku Ashis, has claimed that his artiste did not get any financial reward
• In an interview, Ashis indicated that some friends took the payment meant for Kwabena Kwabena without his consent

Highlife music star Kwabena Kwabena may have composed one of the best campaign songs for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), but he did not get any financial reward.

According to the singer's manager, Nana Poku Ashis, whatever benefits were supposed to go to his artiste rather went to some associates.

In 2008, Kwabena Kwabena released his Number 1 tune, one of the leading campaign songs for NPP's Nana Akufo-Addo during his first attempt at the presidency. Over the years, the singer has remixed the song for other Akufo-Addo campaigns.

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Kwabena Kwabena has been rumoured to have been rewarded handsomely for his constant support and contribution to Akufo-Addo's eventual victory in the 2016 elections.

But speaking in an interview on Joy Prime, the artiste's manager indicated that they had not received any such reward because certain friends of Kwabena Kwabena allegedly collected payment from the NPP without the singer's knowledge or consent.

According to Ashis, the artiste had composed the song voluntarily and did not expect any financial compensation for his contribution but some people took advantage.

"Some people charged on his head. Some of his friends that led him to go and meet the party leadership, charged on his head. So, the party knows that they've given Kwabena something through somebody. Where the money dey? He never got the money," Ashis stated.

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The manager stated that when Kwabena Kwabena later attempted to collect the payment, he was rebuffed by the party. The NPP reportedly refused to pay, showing documented evidence that payment had already been made in full.

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Musicians should be careful with political associations

Music In Africa editor Gabriel Myers Hansen shared his thoughts on Kwabena Kwabena's case, expressing big disappointment.

In a quick chat with YEN.com.gh, the music journalist pointed out that the political terrain in Ghana is rough for musicians and other entertainers and thus must be rewarding if one risks to venture.

"I always admonish entertainers to stay away from partisan politics but if they are to venture for any reason, they must think of their benefits and ensure they receive them. They won't be at the peak of their careers forever so it is better to make good use when the opportunity comes.

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"Looking at Kwabena Kwabena's case, it looks like he got nothing and incurred the wrath of a part of his fandom who might have supported the NPP then. On top of that, he seems to have been used and dumped. It must be a lesson for others. It's better not to venture, but if you must, you should claim all your benefits before you get discarded."

Kwabena Kwabena grinds Sista Afia

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwabena Kwabena, Becca's frequent collaborator, performed many of his songs in front of guests at a recent private event.

In a video, the highlife singer was spotted dancing with Sista Afia during his performance.

The video attracted social media users as many people flooded the comment section to share their opinions.

Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh