Speaking during an interview on Daybreak Hitz with host Kwame Dadzie, Ren Mich explained that balancing academics and music had become increasingly challenging, prompting the difficult decision.

He revealed that he left UPSA about four years ago while in Level 200.

“I dropped out of school to focus on music because I needed more time to concentrate on it,” he said.

Ren Mich added that managing both school and his growing music career was tough, and he feared that continuing with both could hinder his progress in music. He described the decision as necessary to avoid losing momentum in his career.

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Speaking at a recent stakeholders engagement with artistes and artiste managers, she stressed the need for a unique musical identity that has global appeal.

The engagement aimed to gather input from creatives and key players in the industry for the promotion of the #playghana initiative.

Gyankroma, the daughter of President Akufo-Addo, acknowledged Ghana’s historical contribution to Highlife music but emphasized the need for a specific, globally appealing music genre.

“When we mention Ghana music, the immediate question is often ‘what is Ghana music?’ Everybody is doing everything, and so we are supporting everything. However, our producers and musicians must be able to come out with a particular sound that is coming from Ghana. For instance, if it is Highlife, let’s do it, or Hiplife, let’s stick to that. Whichever one, I think the most important thing is to have a music sound from Ghana that will be internationally recognized,” she said.

Gyankroma stressed that the current situation makes it challenging to identify a distinct Ghanaian sound in the global music scene. “Our music industry needs to reach a point where audiences worldwide can readily identify Ghana’s musical signature,” she emphasized.

Nonetheless, she clarified that the initiative’s goal is not to limit Ghanaian musicians to specific genres, but to create a unified and recognizable music identity.

“The aim is to foster a unique sound that can stand out on the global stage while allowing the diversity and creativity of Ghanaian musicians to flourish,” she added.

In December last year, Ghana launched the PlayGhana project, a significant initiative aimed at boosting the exposure of Ghanaian music on local radio stations.

This project is crucial at a time when the local music industry is experiencing a downward trend, seeking to promote and support home-grown talent by ensuring more airtime for Ghanaian artists.

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Here are the top ten Ghanaian songs currently trending in May 2024 curated by Adomonline.com

1. Team Eternity Ghana – Defe Defe led by Naana Asiedu

With over 505K views in just 12 days, Team Eternity Ghana is captivating audiences with its powerful message.

The Ghanaian gospel music group has assumed the No. 1 position on Apple Music Top 100: Ghana and also YouTube, with its song ‘Defe Defe’.

This song is taken off the group’s sophomore album ‘Testimony’.

2. Sarkodie – Brag (Lyrics Video)

Sarkodie’s lyrical prowess shines in this video, with 338K views in just 6 days. He has stirred up battles among rappers on the African continent with this Brag song.

3. Lyrical Joe – 1960

This track by rapper Lyrical Joe has gained 102K views in 4 days, showcasing his unique rap style and wordplay.

His version of Sarkodie’s Brag was aimed at Davido’s signee Dremo, and he was lauded for commencing the lyrical rebuttal on behalf of Sarkodie.

4. Kofi Kinaata – Auntie Ama 

Kofi Kinaata’s catchy tune off his Kofi oo Kofi EP has garnered 117K views in 6 days, Auntie Ama is proving to be fans’ favourite.

5. King Paluta – ASEDA

King Paluta’s gratitude-themed song Aseda has amassed 225K views in just 7 days, resonating with listeners and music fans alike.

6. Kofi Kinaata – Saman 

With 76K views in 6 days, Kofi Kinaata’s Saman off his Kofi oo Kofi EP continues to gain popularity among fans.

7. Kofi Kinaata – Abonsam

Another hit from Kofi Kinaata’s Kofi oo Kofi album, ‘Abonsam’ has received 87K views in 6 days, showcasing the Takoradi based artiste’s versatility and lyrical abilities.

8. Beeztrap KOTM – Fly Girl (Remix) feat. Gyakie & Oseikrom Sikanii (Visualizer)

This remix of Beeztrap KOTM’s Fly Girl has captured the attention of fans with 138K views in 2 weeks. It features Gyakie and Oseikrom Sikanii and its just a visualizer. An official video might be in the pipeline.

9. Shatta Wale – Rise Like Dollar 

Shatta Movement boss, Shatta Wale’s latest video, Rise Like Dollar, has garnered 149K views in 9 days, demonstrating his continued popularity.

10. Amerado – Tin Ton Tan (Visualizer)

Amerado’s Tin Ton Tan visualizer has amassed 383K views in 2 weeks, showcasing his growing fan base.

These songs represent the diversity and talent within the Ghanaian music industry, attracting listeners from all over the world.

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According to him, the lack of money for promotion and investment in music is to blame for the current phenomenon.

In an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Edem said the Ghana music industry lacks the resources and investors who will propel things to greater heights.

“Our industry lacks money. For you to rule you need to be exposed. It’s resources we need, and it’s the same preventing Togolese artiste from crossing into Ghana” he bemoaned.

Edem said certain entertainment awards which will promote Ghana music and Ghanaian artistes have been suspended due to lack of funds.

“It’s the same resources that is making it hard for Bass Awards, Ghana meets Naija and 4syte Music Awards not to happen,” he added.

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Speaking in an interview on Adom TV’s Ahosepe Xtra show over the weekend, King Ayisoba said musicians should make it a core duty to have a solid live band team because “that is what the white people want.”

Talking further on winning international gigs, Ayisoba said artistes who stay true to their roots with a unique genre always have a higher stake than people who love to perform solo.

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Born as Albert Apoozore, the award-winning kologo-stringing musician has played many international shows and speaking on the Ahosepe Show urged musicians to do more live band and not “computer music”.

The rap and computer music will hit but they will not be invited to festivals… when Azonto came, I was in UK and some people mentioned it especially One Corner but the problem is that many don’t have live bands to follow up if they get gigs.

When the song gets there and you say they should play your CD, they don’t really like that during their festivals. You require a live band. If Ghana’s music will change, many musicians need a live band… I played ‘I Want to See My Father’ many times because I was playing the show live [SIC], he said.

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The artistes include Castro, Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, Tinny, Praye, Kwadee and nearly all the late ‘90s and early 2000s musicians.

Fans of some artistes including Sarkodie, Edem, Asem and others are digging into their archives to produce some of their early works and how it won the hearts of many.

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Some users are posing snippets of their favourite throwback songs while others are calling for the appreciation of some popular artistes back in the day.