Ghanaian Businessman Ova Wise Purchases Jay Bahd's Album For $12,000

• Jay Bahd's album The Return Of Okomfo Anokye II was put on auction at the official launch and Ghanaian businessman Ova Wise bought a copy for $12,000
• In a video that went viral, the MC at the event ignited a bidding war for a copy of the rapper's sophomore album and Ova Wise mentioned a figure others could not outdo
• Many Ghanaians praised Ova Wise for supporting the rapper and were also impressed by the amount at which he purchased the album
• YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on the importance of support in the music industry

Ghanaian businessman Ova Wise purchased a copy of Jay Bahd’s new album, The Return of Okomfo Anokye II, for $12,000 at the official launch.

During the event, the MC announced an auction for the album, sparking a bidding war among attendees. Ova Wise placed the highest bid, securing the copy while others looked on.

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A video of the moment went viral, drawing reactions from Ghanaians who praised him for supporting the rapper.

Ova Wise has been a strong supporter of Jay Bahd and the Asakaa Boys, the Ghanaian drill group the rapper is a part of. His purchase was seen as another show of support for the movement.

Return of Okomfo Anokye II

Jay Bahd first gained recognition in 2020 as part of the Asakaa group. Since then, he has released several singles and mixtapes that have gained popularity. Return of Okomfo Anokye II is his second studio album, following Return of Okomfo Anokye in 2021.

Along with the Asakaa Boys, Jay Bahd has helped push Ghanaian drill music to a global level. Their influence contributed to the genre being recognised at the Grammy Awards.

In 2024, the Grammys introduced a new category, Best African Music Performance, which included Ghanaian drill alongside Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Amapiano, and Highlife. Many saw this as a step forward for African music on the global stage.

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Importance of support in music industry

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the importance of support in the music industry, especially during album launch and how instrumental such support is in the career of an artiste. He said:

"Financial support during album launches is just for show sometimes. However, it is a great source of revenue for the artist and his team. It also gives motivation to the artists and offsets certain costs."

Ova Wise praised for supporting Jay Bahd

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

sammie_ddd said:

"They came together to raise $12,000 or each of them brought $12,000 which is which."

shearer_estavao wrote:

"This be strategy to sell the album, baba go pass back go take en money."

emmanueljunior7581 commented:

"God bless Ova Wise for putting my guys on❤️❤️❤️Asakaa."

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cliff0 wrote:

"Nso y3 bi oo album wey no go get any international recognition too you dress like this?"

govnor_gwon reacted:

"Second return of Okumfo Anokye Album @real_jaybahd @defastestgod this album the greatest of all music in GH so far."

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YEN.com.gh reported that Stonebwoy is supposed to perform at the O2 Indigo but on the same day, Ghanaian music group R2Bees have reportedly been billed to perform.

According to Stonebwoy's manager, the promoters behind the O2 Indigo event intentionally planned to host their event on the same day as his artiste.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh