Amakye Dede Says It Would Be Better For The Economy If Dope Is Legalised In Ghana

• Legendary Highlife musician, Amakye Dede, has admitted to using Mary Jane after debunking its use in past interviews
• He admitted after Nana Aba Anamoah persistently asked him whether he had ever used it before since it was public knowledge
• He then called for its legalisation in Ghana, citing how it has boosted the economy of other countries in Europe

Legendary Highlife musician, Amakye Dede, has clarified his use of the illegal substance, which is synonymous with Mary Jane.

Amakye Dede, who has debunked ever using the substance in the past, was put on the hot seat on Nana Aba Anamoah's show, Starr Chat on GHOne TV.

"I have tried it before, but I didn't like it."

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Before admitting to its use, host Nana Aba Anamoah told him that it was an open secret and persistently asked whether he had tried Mary Jane before.

Speaking on its legalisation in Ghana, he said it would do the country great good when legalised. In his own words, he said,

"It would be better."

Citing examples from other European countries, he said that in America and parts of Germany and Amsterdam, the drug has been legalised. Emphasising that its use has generated a lot of income for these countries.

"In fact, if somebody tells you that Ghanaians should legalise the use of the substance, I don't think it's a problem."

Nana Aba Anamoah stated that there is this perception that people who smoke the substance are bad people. Responding to that analogy, Amakye Dede said that it is false.

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Even though he was hesitant in responding to the question, the 'Su Fre Wo Nyame' hitmaker cautioned Nana Aba that he doesn't want to reminisce about the past and publicly talk about certain things on national television.

"If you smoke the substance, you're not a bad person. I'm telling you."

The legendary highlife musician disclosed that people in the music industry do take the substance.

'Iron Boy' as he is affectionately called by many, also advised musicians to take in the substance, saying that it makes them more energetic.

Legalising Mary Jane in Ghana could take Ghana out of its financial woes - Economist

Economist, Blaise Norgbedzi, is of the view that Mary Jane when legalised in Ghana, would help the country's economy in a number of ways.

He shared that veteran highlife musician does have a point, and it should be considered by the government.

I think Amakye Dede has a point, it would be good if weed is legalised in Ghana. I believe legalising weed in Ghana could help Ghana in 3 ways: Boost our economy, Help some police officers focus on more important crimes than looking for weed smokers and also help the consumers smoke a safer substance.

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He added that there are some countries that have legalised the substance and have ensured proper regulations and taxation systems, and are making a lot of revenue in direct taxes, which helps their economy.

Legalisation and proper regulations will help consumers smoke safer Mary Jane. FDA will ensure that consumers will have access to better substances compared to what some people smoke which is deteriorating their health.

Burna Boy Says He Has Made More Money From 'Last last' Than Any Other Song

Grammy award-winning Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has disclosed that more money has been generated from his hit song, 'Last Last' than any other song he has ever released in his music career.

This comes at the back of Burna Boy disclosing in a previous interview two weeks ago that he sampled Toni Braxton's 2002 ‘He Wasnt man Enough For Me’ hit song.

He also stated that Tony Braxton is receiving 60 per cent of the royalties from online streaming platforms, with Atlantic taking 30 per cent, and Burna Boy receiving the remaining 10 per cent. However, in a recent interview on Kick Game UK, he made some clarifications on the statements he made earlier.

Source: YEN.com.gh