Ghanaian musician Krymi has expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of some individuals who have been touted as “gatekeepers” in the creative arts industry.
In an interview with Onua FM on January 21, 2025, monitored by GhanaWeb, Krymi emphasised that the creative arts industry is meant for talents, not for individuals who seek to control it.
According to Krymi, these ‘gatekeepers’, who have been bestowed with certain powers, act as though they have the authority to determine the fate of an artiste.
“I don’t like people who are called gatekeepers because the industry is not for them. The industry is for the musicians, so do not gatekeep a talent you didn’t give. The only person who can gatekeep the industry is God. But unfortunately, there is a system and these people are there, hence you need to find a way to navigate the system,” he said.
Krymi further stated that creatives can achieve success in the industry through proper branding and promotion.
“For a creative to succeed, it’s about putting things together in terms of your team, branding yourself, and making good music. I remember Amandzeba said you can’t compare the music Daddy Lumba and Kojo Antwi did to what we are doing now; they are different because they had good instruments,” he explained.
He added, “How do you beat someone like that? Because we are now using digital software emulating the instruments they used. So, they can market themselves well, produce good products, and invest in them.”
Krymi isn’t the first musician to complain about gatekeepers in the industry and their act of sabotaging individuals with their powers.
The likes of dancehall musician Shatta Wale have consistently voiced concerns about such practices over time.
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