By: Roberta Gayode Modin
Veteran Highlife artiste, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has criticized the content of music produced by young artistes as lacking the creation of awareness on social issues.
Some essence of music is to help in the healing process, dismantling walls and boundaries, fostering reconciliation, and education. Around the world, music is being used as a vehicle for social change and bringing communities together. However, according to Mr. Ambolley, songs by young artistes are not a reflection of social events around them.
“They are singing more about their girlfriends than what is happening because if you watch recent music videos, you will see these young girls always shaking their butts”, Mr. Ambolley said in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show.
He added that they compose such songs because they have little responsibility.
“I don’t blame them because the young ones don’t have responsibilities, if you have a responsibility, it will reflect in your lyrics and your music videos but I think they are enjoying themselves”, he said.
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