Ghanaian musician Mzbel has shared her thoughts on the evolution of the music industry, acknowledging that every generation of artistes brings something new, exciting and, in some cases, better than what existed before.
Speaking on Hitz FM’s Afternoon Ride with Andy Dosty, the veteran singer said she appreciates how music and artistry continue to evolve over time.
“I know that we are evolving, so definitely people will upgrade, which will be more than mine. If it is nice, it is nice. I admire it,” she said.
Mzbel, however, noted that while innovation is important, not every new approach produces positive results.
“Some too, when they do it, it doesn’t look nice,” she added.
According to her, growth in the industry is often influenced by lessons learnt from the mistakes of earlier artistes.
“People will always learn from their flaws and mistakes,” she said, referring to musicians who came after her era.
Reflecting on late dancehall artiste Ebony Reigns, Mzbel described her as a rare talent whose presence lit up the industry.
“When Ebony came, everything she did was enjoyable. Ebony was just everything,” she said.
Mzbel singled out Ebony’s confidence as one of her strongest qualities, admitting it was something she herself struggled with earlier in her career.
“She was very confident. That’s one thing back then I didn’t have, because anytime they said something, I began to fear. It’s because of the way I was brought up,” she revealed.
She contrasted her own upbringing with Ebony’s boldness, which she described as refreshing and beautiful.
“For her, she was just bold, and it was beautiful,” Mzbel added.
The singer also expressed sadness over Ebony’s untimely death, saying the music industry lost a shining star too soon.
“It is just sad she had to go so quickly,” she said.
