Ghanaians React To Fameye's Claim That He Is Making Music At The Same Level As Asake

• Fameye, in an interview on YFM with Rev Erskine, shared his frustration with the lack of support in the Ghanaian music industry
• The musician claimed that he was doing music at the same level as Nigerian singer Asake, with the only difference between them being support
• He highlighted how Ghanaian acts get criticised by their own countrymen and are often underappreciated by other Ghanaians
• Chris Tsormanah, a seasoned entertainment pundit and music analyst, shared his opinion on Fameye's comments

Ghanaian musician Fameye has expressed his frustration with the lack of support in the Ghanaian music industry.

Speaking in an interview with Rev Erskine on YFM, the Nothing I Get hitmaker stated that while his music is on the same level as Nigerian star Asake, the difference lies in the support each of them receives.

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Fameye pointed out that both he and Asake blend their local languages with English in their music, yet Asake enjoys far more recognition and backing, especially in his home country of Nigeria. He said he does not see anything musically that Asake could do that he could not do as well.

The musician highlighted that when he travels outside Ghana, he often receives more praise and compliments for his work than he does at home. Fameye suggested that this lack of support from Ghanaians is a key factor holding Ghanaian musicians back from international success.

He added that Ghanaian artistes face harsh criticism from their own countrymen, discouraging potential investors from pushing money into their craft. According to Fameye, Ghanaian talents are often underappreciated.

Chris Tsormah explains why talent is not enough

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Music analyst and executive Chris Tsormanah, in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, shared his opinion on Fameye's comments, explaining that in the music business, talent was not the sole factor that contributes to the success of an artiste. He said:

"They MIGHT have equal talents, but it takes way more than talent to thrive in the game. There are many talented musicians out there, but just a small percentage of them make it. He said Ghanaians don't VALUE him. Well, if you don't value yourself that much, you don't expect others to value you. It is just a natural principle."

Fameye sparks reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

ZINGA BA said:

"Aswear….he knows what’s he is saying paaa….if no be Ghana music industry wey bad like he suppose be the baddest musician for Ghana"

cecilbrown677 commented:

"That is how we all brought up so there's nothing new and nothing is going to change"

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Nana Kwame Opoku wrote:

"What about the population dem plenty pass us compare to anybody but not a highly populated country"

Fameye drops new song

Fameye's claim is not just based on words—he has worked to prove his musical prowess. He recently dropped a song that went viral.

YEN.com.gh reported that the song he released was titled Very Soon, and many people were impressed. The musician announced the release on his social media platforms.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh