Prodigal Of VIP Fame Looks Handsome In Latest Photo, Poses With Young Son
- Prodigal of VIP fame surfaced in a new photo after a fan linked up with him at his house and took the picture
- In the photo, the legendary musician stood beside his teen son who looked handsome with a thick dreadlocks hairdo
- VIP changed to VVIP and Prodigal, alongside Zeal and Reggie Rockstone chalked decent success before going separate ways
- YEN.com.gh spoke with entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh and he was full of praise for Prodigal and VIP
Prodigal, a founding member of the legendary Ghanaian music group VIP, has resurfaced in a rare photo after years of staying away from the limelight.
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A fan who visited the musician at his home took the snapshot, capturing Prodigal standing beside his teenage son, who sported an impressive thick dreadlocks hairstyle.
The photo is bound to stir nostalgia among fans who fondly remember the influence VIP had on Ghana’s music scene. Originally composed of Abdul Hamidu Ibrahim (Lazzy), Emmanuel Ababio (Promzy), and Joseph Nana Ofori (Prodigal), VIP started their journey in the early 1990s in Nima, a suburb of Accra. Over time, the group saw some changes, with members departing and new ones joining.
One of these most prominent changes included the departure of Promzy in 2013. His exit was first hinted at when the cover art for a new VIP song featured Zeal, Prodigal, and Nigerian artist Terry G instead of the original trio.
According to reports, Promzy had requested to part ways multiple times before the decision was made.
The group’s manager at the time, Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, popularly known as Bull Dog, later confirmed that Promzy had chosen to leave and pursue his own projects.
VIP eventually transitioned into VVIP when Reggie Rockstone, the pioneer of hiplife, became part of the team alongside Prodigal and Zeal.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh praises VIP
Entertainment pundit and music analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh and he sang the praises of music group VIP, highlighting their impact on the Ghanaian music scene. He said:
"VIP had a major impact on the scene, they were one of the most successful Ghanaian groups and were cross country hit makers. Their story can't be removed from the hiplife book and if a story is ever made, they will be an integral part."
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Together, they enjoyed remarkable success, producing hit songs and maintaining their status as one of Ghana’s most celebrated music groups. However, as time passed, the group slowly drifted apart, with members focusing on their individual paths.
Prodigal has maintained a relatively private life since VVIP slowed down. He rarely makes public appearances and has little presence on social media, making this recent photo a pleasant surprise.
Teephlow relocates abroad
Another musician who has shied away from the limelight for a while now is Fante rapper Teephlow.
YEN.com.gh reported that the rapper had relocated abroad and has shared reasons for moving from Ghana and seemingly giving up on Ghanaian music.
Teephlow mentioned that he would rather make something of himself overseas than stay in the low-paying Ghana music industry and go hungry.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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