Ghanaian highlife musician Akwaboah
Ghanaian highlife musician Akwaboah has expressed concerns about the current crop of music produced by some artistes and the need to regulate its reach among music consumers.
In an interview with Accra FM on February 10, 2025, Akwaboah highlighted his dissatisfaction with the rise of explicit songs, warning that such tracks could have a negative impact on the youth.
He proposed that songs with profane language should be rated, ensuring that they are not played on the radio or featured in music videos.
He urged the music unions in the country to take appropriate measures, such as creating a dedicated streaming platform where fans can access explicit content.
“In as much as you did the song in your room, it is still for public consumption. And everything you say in your song affects people’s lives. I know great musicians who have such words in their songs, but if you don’t listen to them well, you won’t notice it. So, I would be glad if we could at least go in that lane; it would be better.
“I think certain songs that have such profane words should be rated so that such songs would not be played on the radio or in music videos. But if a fan wants to listen to or watch a music video of that particular song, there should be a channel or medium where he or she can find it, rather than playing such songs to everyone, including kids,” he said.
He also warned that exposing children to such content could have long-term negative effects, as they may imitate these lifestyles without understanding the consequences.
“If we blindly adopt the Western style and copy it without thought, we will face the consequences. We can talk about love, sex, and weed, but we should be aware of the problems that can arise afterward. Whatever we do, we must be cautious to avoid negative effects on future generations,” he concluded.
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