Broda Sammy Releases NPP Campaign Song For Dr Bawumia, Asks Ghanaians For Understanding

• Gospel singer Broda Sammy has fulfilled his promise to release a campaign song for the December 7 elections
• The song, released on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, is for the NPP's presidential hopeful Mahamudu Bawumia
• Announcing the song, Broda Sammy asked Ghanaians not to insult him, a plea which has triggered reactions

Controversial gospel musician Broda Sammy has released a campaign song for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

The gospel artist, who hinted at releasing the new song a few weeks earlier, hailed the Ghanaian vice president for his achievements since taking office.

In the lyrics, Broda Sammy stated that the 'wheel of Ghana' had already been handed over to the NPP flagbearer to lead the nation as its president.

After sharing the song online, Broda Sammy defended his decision to record a campaign song for Dr Bawumia, stating that their collaboration was strictly professional.

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Anticipating potential criticism, the gospel artist preemptively appealed to the Ghanaian public to refrain from negative comments about his foray into political songwriting.

"Please don’t insult me o because it is money and it is my work," he said in the caption of his post on social media.

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Ghanainas react to Broda Sammy's NPP song

Broda Sammy's song and the accompanying plea have garnered varying reactions from his followers on social media.

_lewis_sa said:

"Artiste of the year 😅😂😂 no insult oo because money is involved 😅."

ghhyper1 said:

"Ei Broda Sammy 😂😂😂😂 you cash out … will charge you paa henceforth."

fobi6 said:

"Broda, the full payment has been made now that the song 🎶 is out yo de33 😂😂😂."

Broda Sammy won't be affected much

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While political party endorsements and the making of campaign songs could be risky for top artistes, Music In Africa's Gabriel Myers Hansen thinks Broda Sammy is safe.

According to the music journalist, Broda Sammy's major support comes from the NPP's stronghold, and he would not be offended by his association with the party.

"I know political endorsements have landed the careers of some entertainers in Ghana in trouble in the past. Talk of the late Jewel Ackah and actor Mr Beautiful, who suffered for their association with the NDC, but there have been instances where people have come out unscathed like Daddy Lumba.

"Looking at the fanbase of Broda Sammy and the party he did the song, he is likely not going to suffer any repecurssions just like Lumba. Moreover, he already announced that he did the song for the monetary benefits."

Akwaboah says he will snub political songs

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that highlife artist Akwaboah won't compose music for political parties this election season.

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He believes his reputation could be affected by choosing to write a campaign song for a candidate who didn't win the polls.

Although political parties often use famous artists to boost their chances, Akwaboah preferred unifying songs.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh