Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba, known for hit songs such as Mampam and Mapeneso, has ignited debate within the entertainment industry after sharing his candid views on the music of award-winning artiste Black Sherif.
Speaking on Changes, a Joy Prime programme hosted by Roselyn Felli, Adangba openly acknowledged Black Sherif’s vocal abilities but admitted that the overall sound and delivery of his music do not resonate with him personally.
“Black Sherif has nice vocals, but I cannot listen to his songs because it is noisy from the beginning,” Adangba stated. “The shouting is extreme for me.”
The Mampam hitmaker went on to explain that his perception of music is deeply tied to its emotional impact on listeners. According to him, music should serve as a source of calmness and emotional balance rather than intensity.
“The purpose of music is to calm a person down. His song is not the kind of music I want. Anything music that disrupts our calmness is noisy,” he added.
Adangba’s comments have since generated mixed reactions among music fans, with some agreeing that musical preference is subjective, while others rushed to defend Black Sherif’s high-energy and emotionally charged style, which has earned him widespread acclaim both locally and internationally.
Black Sherif, known for his raw storytelling and passionate delivery, has built a strong fan base with a sound that reflects personal struggles and street realities an approach that contrasts with Adangba’s preference for soothing melodies.
The discussion highlights the diversity of musical tastes within Ghana’s music industry and underscores how different artistic approaches can evoke varying emotional responses from listeners.
As the debate continues online, many industry observers note that differing opinions among artistes reflect the evolving and multifaceted nature of Ghanaian music.
