Ghanaian Musician Edem has underscored the crucial role of collaboration in the growth of the country’s music industry.
In a recent interview on Daybreak Hitz, the artist emphasized that no single individual can elevate Ghana’s music scene to the top alone.
According to Edem, achieving global success in music requires collective effort and mutual support among artists.
Edem’s comments come at a time when the Ghanaian music industry faces growing competition on the global stage. With the rise of Nigerian artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Rema, who have played a significant role in shaping Africa’s global music influence, Edem believes that Ghanaian musicians must adopt a similar approach by fostering collaboration.
“If one person thinks they can be the only one to take Ghana to the top, that won’t work. We need to support each other, collaborate, and push the entire industry forward,” he stated.
Edem’s perspective is shaped by the success of Nigerian artists who have achieved international acclaim and recognition.
He noted that artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid’s collaborations have significantly contributed to Nigeria’s prominence in global music charts, and Ghana can only benefit from similar efforts.
Personal Experience
As an example of his commitment to fostering unity within the industry, Edem shared his experience of attending Stonebwoy’s concert in Boston, USA, earlier this year.
Although Edem was in the US during Grammy weekend, he made a detour to support Stonebwoy after learning of his tour dates.
“I was in the US for the Grammy weekend, and after performing at the Grammy pre-party with Gambo, I decided to attend Stonebwoy’s show in Boston because it was only a four-hour drive from where I was,” Edem explained.
This spontaneous visit to support his colleague not only reaffirmed Edem’s commitment to collaboration but also strengthened the bond between the two artists.
Stonebwoy, who was pleased to see Edem at his show, expressed his gratitude, and the two spent time together, discussing their shared experiences in the music industry.
