Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall musician and member of the Ghana Reggae Dancehall Awards, Daddy Bosco, has refuted recent comments by Highlife musician Adangba, who claimed that Dancehall music fosters hooliganism among Ghanaian youth.
In an interview in September 2024, he argued that the genre’s lyrical content and overall vibe promote rebellion, violence, and explicit content, which he believes are warping the minds of young people.
However, Daddy Bosco, along with other key figures in the Reggae/Dancehall community, has labelled these remarks as misinformed and harmful to the genre’s growth.
While acknowledging the presence of a few bad actors within the Dancehall scene, Bosco claimed that such individuals do not represent the genre’s core values or messages.
“Those who claim Dancehall music fosters hooliganism are often not well-informed about the genre’s true nature. A more nuanced and informed perspective reveals that Dancehall music frequently advocates social justice, addressing the struggles and experiences of marginalised communities.
“If we take the time to truly understand the ethos of the genre, we would recognise its cultural and social significance rather than hastily condemning it.”
Bosco further argued that it is unfair to generalise based on the actions of a few individuals.
“When such incidents occur in other genres, we do not immediately label the entire genre in a negative light. This tendency to label Dancehall as inherently problematic is not only misguided but also diminishes the powerful, socially conscious messages that much of the music delivers,” he added.
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