Afrodancehall musician Stonebwoy has shared his thoughts on why clash culture is not widely practiced in Ghana, saying it is an art that requires in-depth study.
Speaking in an interview with Television Jamaica (TVJ), Stonebwoy was asked if clash culture holds the same weight in Ghana as it does in Jamaica.
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In response, he explained that while the practice is known within the Dancehall fraternity in Ghana, it is not popular across the country.
“It is not as popular. But we know it, we who are in the Dancehall fraternity. We understand the clash culture, and of course, I’ve been at that,” Stonebwoy said.
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Clash culture involves two artistes confronting each other in a competitive setting to prove dominance. According to Stonebwoy, Ghana’s music scene is familiar with the culture, but very few artistes practice it.
He pointed out that he has personally been involved in moments that embodied clash culture.
The Afrodancehall musician explained that the reason clash culture is not as common in Ghana is because the act is beyond music and in his view, it is an art that demands intelligence which makes it difficult for many artistes to execute.
“Yes, war vibes are more of a Jamaican thing. Because, guess what, it’s a whole act on its own that has to be studied. I think why it is not that rampant or widespread is that it’s not easy to study the war act and bring it on stage. You need to be smart. There’s a whole act to it that needs to be studied,” he added.
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