Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Samini has responded to concerns raised by some Ghanaians over the growing dominance of foreign music in the local market, describing the trend as an opportunity rather than a threat.
Speaking to Doreen Andoh on Cosmopolitan Mix on Joy FM, Samini said the cross-border movement of music should inspire artistes to improve their craft and expand their reach beyond national boundaries.
“I look at Africa as a united group of people. So Nigerian music or Ghanaian music is African music to me,” he said. “If I want my music to blow in certain territories, I shouldn’t have a problem when someone else’s music is blowing in other territories.
“What I have to do is to look at the blueprint they are using that is helping them to go beyond their borders and be heard everywhere, so that I can apply that to what I am doing,” he added.
Meanwhile, the award-winning artiste has released his eighth studio album, ORIGIN8A. The project features collaborations with notable musicians including Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, Kuami Eugene, Kaakie, Soweto Gospel Choir, and M.anifest.
Samini expressed optimism that ORIGIN8A will earn recognition at the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards, as he continues to cement his legacy in Ghana’s music industry.
