Ghanaian musician Kwame Nsiah-Apau, popularly known as Okyeame Kwame, has revealed that a major factor behind his successful music career was the unwavering support he received from his parents from an early age.
According to him, his parents recognized his talent in drama, the arts, and poetry at a young age and encouraged him to pursue those passions.
Speaking on the Prime Time show hosted by George Quaye on Joy Prime, the “Rap Doctor” said he considered himself fortunate to have had such strong parental support.
“Drama, languages, poetry, arts and drawing—I would always emerge number one. So I was very fortunate to have parents who understood and allowed me to express myself artistically,” he said.
Okyeame Kwame advised aspiring musicians to find and develop their own style rather than merely imitating others, emphasizing that uniqueness is key in the creative industry.
In addition to his music career, Okyeame Kwame is also known for his fashion sense and his work as a development activist.
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