Ghanaian highlife musician Ofori Amponsah
Ghanaian highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has expressed frustration over not being fully valued for his contributions to the Ghanaian music industry.
In an interview on ‘The Day Show’ with Berla Mundi on November 15, 2024, the musician reflected on how easily he claims the public has forgotten the efforts of pioneers and long-serving artistes in the industry.
“I feel like in Ghana, people can easily forget about you, especially when you’re not constantly in the spotlight. You can do so much, but if you’re not visible, it’s as if you’ve never existed. But before I became Ofori Amponsah, I prepared myself for such moments, so I’m not worried about it,” he said.
Despite his feelings of underappreciation, Ofori Amponsah remains confident that his work will be remembered by future generations, even if the current generation overlooks him.
“I am not concerned because I believe posterity will remember me for all the songs I have created. My favorite song is Damabi,” he added, speaking about one of his most popular hits.
Ofori Amponsah has been a major figure in Ghana’s highlife music scene since he gained prominence in the early 2000s.
With hits like Emmanuela, Odo Nti, Otoolege, and many others, he has cemented his place as one of the genre’s most influential artistes.
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