Ghanaian musician Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware, popularly known as Ayisi, has advised fellow artistes to prioritise honing their craft over chasing fame or money.
In an interview with GhanaWeb, the Grind hitmaker emphasised the importance of focusing on artistic growth rather than being driven solely by the desire to produce hit songs or gain quick popularity.
“Artistes should just focus on making and getting better at what they do; that’s a better goal for everybody, instead of making a banger, putting some money in your pocket, and getting famous,” Ayisi said.
While acknowledging that there’s nothing wrong with gaining fame or financial success, Ayisi cautioned against allowing those goals to overshadow the true essence of music-making.
According to Ayisi, when money becomes the main motivation during the creative process, it can alter the quality and authenticity of the work.
“There is nothing wrong with getting money in your pocket. It shouldn’t take away the essence of what we are doing,” he explained.
You can also watch an exclusive interview with Ayisi on the latest edition of Talkertainment below:
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