Media personality and entertainment pundit Abena Moet has come to the defence of musicians accused of negatively influencing the youth through their lyrics.
This follows concerns raised by some veteran musicians and industry stakeholders that contemporary songs, especially those by younger artistes, often contain sexually suggestive lyrics and promote drug use.
The issue came up during a discussion on Neat FM on April 23, 2025, involving Abena Moet, musician Showboy, and media personality Ola Michael.
Ola Michael questioned Showboy about some of his lyrics, which appeared to promote smoking. In response, Showboy stated that his music is not targeted at children and therefore he should not be blamed if minors happen to listen to it.
Abena Moet, siding with Showboy, argued that parents, not musicians, should be held accountable for the content their children consume.
“It is up to you to raise your child. Showboy is not responsible for raising your child,” she stated.
“When I was a child, I didn’t know certain songs until I was older. There were restrictions in my home. I didn’t have access to certain content or even a smartphone until I grew up. So if your child is listening to Showboy, it’s your fault,” she added.
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