Ghanaian rapper Amerado has made a candid confession about his journey into music, revealing that his entry into the industry was driven not by passion but by the harsh need to survive.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with DJ Slim, the ‘Abronoma’ composer opened up about the disillusionment that often shadows his career.
“The main reason I got into music was to survive—I just wanted to eat,” he admitted. “Most of the time, I don’t even enjoy being an artist.”
For Amerado, the spotlight comes with burdens. He pointed to a lack of personal freedom and constant societal expectations as major factors that drain the joy from his profession.
“I feel restricted,” he said. “Whenever you’re in public, especially in traffic, you’re expected to hand out money to fans.”
The pressure, he noted, isn’t just about public generosity—it extends to the relentless effort required to maintain an image and meet fan expectations.
“The maintenance is not easy,” he added, underscoring the emotional and financial demands that come with the territory.
Despite his reservations, Amerado admitted there’s still one aspect of his career that brings genuine fulfillment: performing.
On stage, he finds rare moments of connection and purpose. It’s where he sees the real impact of his music and feels most alive in his craft.
When asked about life outside music, Amerado shared that football might have been his path if the microphone hadn’t called first.
