We need initiatives with grants for artistes – J. Derobie

Ghanaian musician J. Derobie has called on investors and stakeholders in the music industry to direct their support toward initiatives that empower upcoming artistes, just as Mr. Eazi’s Empawa initiative once did for him and many others.

In an interview on YFM, the Poverty hitmaker talked about his time with Empawa and said it was a life-changing chance that helped him grow in his music career.

He emphasised that such platforms are essential for discovering and nurturing hidden talent in Ghana’s music scene.

“It (Empawa) was a very great initiative and I think we need people to do more of that in the industry to help emerging artistes because there are a lot of talents in Ghana,” he said.

J. Derobie explained that while talent is important, financial support plays a crucial role in the success of many young artistes.

He believes that more of such programmes should be created, and they should be backed by funding in the form of grants to make an impact.

“We really need such programmes to happen and not just that but with grants, like grants for artistes and all that,” he stated.

The singer further stressed that some of Ghana’s most promising talents are unable to make progress in their careers due to lack of funding.

According to him, initiatives that come with financial aid can make a difference in turning potential into success.

“There are some artistes, they are good, they have the potential but sometimes, this our work, you need money. If there are some grants available for artistes and all that, it would be very nice for us,” he said.

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