Safo Newman Performs At NDC's Rally, Composes Song For Mahama Using Burna Boy's Dangote
- Budding musician Safo Newman was spotted performing at former president John Dramani Mahama's NDC 24-hour Economy Fun Park
- The event was held at the Legon City Mall on December 2, 2024, and it saw Safo Newman performing a refixed version of Nigerian musician Burna Boy's Dangote
- The viral video thrilled many Ghanaians, who talked about how well the crowd received him at the concert
- Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh about Safo Newman's rise in the music industry
Fast-rising musician Safo Newman performed at a political rally organised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on behalf of its flagbearer John Dramani Mahama at the Legon City Mall on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Safo Newman performs at NDC rally
Safo Newman performed a refixed version of Grammy award-winning Nigerian musician Burna Boy's Dangote at the NDC 24-hour Economy Fun Park.
The crowd welcomed him on stage with open arms amid cheers while others stretched out their hands to shake his hand.
Safo Newman's performance came after he broke into the music scene in 2023 with his trending song Akokoa.
Safo Newman's performance at the NDC rally
Reactions to Safo Newman's NDC Rally Performance
Many people shared diverse opinions regarding Safo Newman performing at a political rally ahead of the December 7 general elections.
Other Ghanaians expressed admiration for the love shown to him by the crowd at the NDC rally during his performance.
The opinions of social media users regarding the video posted by Sika Official on X are below:
@kobby2344153 said:
"Did he just use Burna Boy’s Dangote beat? Wow, he’s talented. Why are they not giving him proper management?"
@PeaceWarInsight said:
"Did he walk to the place? How come his shoes are dirty?"
@ElSaminou said:
"His career no even last 24 hours but he dey perform for 24 hour economy fun park, for fun ampa."
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@okesiepapa1 said:
"How are they fanfoolers? This is how every crowd should respond to any musician performing, whether popular or not."
"Safo Newman's style is unique" - Boadu-Ayeboafoh
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh spoke about Safo Newman's rise in the music industry.
He noted that Safo Newman's style was unique and it allowed him to stand out among the crowd.
"His unique style allows him to stand out among the crowd," he said.
The seasoned entertainment pundit further stated that the budding musician's Peace song was one of the best songs he had ever produced. He noted that he loved that people appreciated Safo for who he was.
"His Peace song was one of the best put out and I love that people are appreciating him for who he is."
King Paluta performs at Bawumia's rally
YEN.com.gh reported that musician King Paluta performed Makoma at Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential campaign rally.
In a video that went viral, the sensational singer made a strange walk as he entertained the New Patriotic Party bigwigs.
Many Ghanaians in the comment section speculated that he had been paid well by the political party.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.