Speaking on Adom FM’s Work and Happiness show, Opanka expressed gratitude to Kwaw Kese for recognizing his talent and giving him an opportunity.

“I always have a good feeling about the people I collaborate with, and I believe Kwaw Kese felt the same. He reached out to me because he thought I was the best fit for the song. My verse made an impact, and that collaboration was a banger. I definitely gained more fans after that,” he said.

“Poppin,” which featured Dadie Opanka, was released on June 14, 2011.

Opanka is currently promoting his latest single, People, which he describes as a sermon on life’s struggles and responsibilities.

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My music career was heavily influenced by Kwaw Kese @kwawkese featuring me on his song “Poppin” @OpankaGH #AdomWorkandHappiness pic.twitter.com/eGklxG2JVx

— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) February 13, 2025

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In an interview on Adom FM’s Work and Happiness show, Opanka highlighted the message behind the song, emphasizing the challenges faced by breadwinners in society.

“This is not just music; it’s a sermon. In life, some people are breadwinners, while others depend on them. But who supports the breadwinner? Everyone has a different journey, so don’t compare your life to others. Cut your coat according to your size,” he stated.

The song is now available on all major music platforms.

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My latest song “people” is a sermon – @OpankaGH #AdomWorkandHappiness #People pic.twitter.com/mUfkYX4zEh

— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) February 13, 2025

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In his submission during an interview on Accra FM, monitored by Adomonline.com, Opanka opined that gifting bouquets as a sign of love is not practical in the Ghanaian setting.

The musician further argued that while flowers may be appreciated in some cultures, typically in the West, they don’t quite align with Ghanaian values.

“Let’s be truthful, what’s the benefit of it? What will they even use flowers for? Will they plant it, grow it, or use it for decoration?” he quizzed.

From his perspective, men should offer more valuable essentials based on the needs and desires of their partners, rather than conforming to societal yardsticks.

The gift, he added, should be an item the recipient will truly appreciate, which should align with their love language.

“Why buy flowers for a lady who will appreciate a wig, rent, or even cosmetics more? Just give her the money to sort herself out. It’s all about giving what will be appreciated. It is the effort they appreciate.”

“All these things are Western culture. If we have to adopt theirs, then we should do it in totality. Here, we often prefer restaurant or indoor dates, whereas Westerners might enjoy basic things like a stroll or a coffee date. Western women split bills, offer gifts to their partners—are Ghanaian women willing to emulate?”

Interestingly, Opanka described himself as a ‘romántico’ who likes caring for his lover’s financial needs, in the same measure he is responsible for the upkeep of his family.

Meanwhile, Opanka is currently promoting his latest single, People, which is available on all music platforms.

The musician, who has been in the music space for over a decade, noted that most songs getting a lot of airplay are not because of how good the lyrics are but rather the financial strength of the artiste or his/her label.

He went on to state that he is not signed onto any record label; adding that he does everything by himself and his team, unlike other musicians.

“When you hear songs or you see someone promoting a song, it is not just how good the song is that is why they are playing it.

“Promotion has to do with your financial strength. I do not have a label. It is just my team and I and now with the Covid and even before it, promoting isn’t easy.

“Promoting is expensive and I’m not saying it is bad. People have families, people have to eat. I don’t have a label, I’m not signed onto a record label, I am pushing myself with my team.

“So I push it to my strength, just to that level and sometimes, I stop. Not that I don’t want to push, but you can’t push with any amount,” he told JoyNews’ Doreen Avio.

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Giving more details, the ‘Eka Aba Fie’ hitmaker noted that two heads are better than one, hence it is easier for musicians getting financial support to do better than those working on their own.

“Music is lucrative, music is a huge business. Where I can cover with my strength, we can go further if you join me. But even with that, we can still achieve more with investors.

“We can reach high, so we all need investors, I will be honest,” he stressed on ‘Let’s Talk Showbiz’ on Joy News.

He was, however, quick to add that he is still working to put out good music with or without investors. Again, he was ready to go the extra mile to promote his music the best way he can.

Opanka went viral with ‘Simple’ freestyle in 2009 and dropped his first single titled ‘Taste’ in 2010.

He has since churned out great songs over the years like ‘Obia Ne Ni Taste’, ‘Wedding Car’ with a recent one titled ‘Eka Aba Fie’ featuring Shatta Wale.

Meanwhile, ‘Let’s talk Showbiz’ airs every Monday to Friday on the JoyNews Channel at 4:45 pm. It is hosted by Doreen Avio who has been nicknamed the NavrongoChic.

Born Armstrong Affum, the artiste told a relatable story of the daily hustle individuals encounter in their adulthood.

The artiste, who was issuing bars in his room, shed tears as he reveals he is aiming for his goals, but the devil is ruling his efforts as an offside.

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Opanka said the song, his 2020 release, always gets him emotional, adding that it is a motivational piece for his fans going through setbacks in life.

‘Trying Times’, as he titled it, is the first song in his long-awaited five-track Elevation EP.

The EP has three features with Shatta Wale, Kofi Kinaata and Bosom P-Yung, and another single titled Deliver Me.

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The two were having a normal conversation on Instagram until Opanka made the US-based rapper aware that it was his birthday.

Beaming with smiles, he wished the Tema-based rapper well, asking him to celebrate it carefully amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Opanka was grateful for the gesture.

He explained ‘beefs’ are inevitable but when they surface, they should be left to only the key parties to settle their differences.

“Ghanaians focus too much on negativity rather than preaching togetherness. If people are beefing there is no need to choose favourites just let them do their own thing. It is not necessary to even talk of it in the first place,” he said in an interview with Adom News.

He said ‘beefing’ female musicians have talents which should be promoted because every other negative statement breeds hatred.

His comments follow artiste manager, Bulldog’s statement that he can put GH¢50,000 on rapper Eno Barony to beat any male musician in a lyrical war.

Dadie Opanka, who admitted Eno Barony is a good rapper, however, disagreed with Bulldog, saying “in our cultural setting a man will always win against the opposite gender.”

The Tema rapper took to Instagram to alert his fans who were already anticipating the jam amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Both being household names, it’s expected this song will top the music charts in the coming weeks.

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Listen to the song below:

The project dubbed ‘Ur Beat Ain’t Safe’ has seven song covers, which were recorded and mixed by producer Ephraim.

According to the rapper, who made fans aware via his Instagram page after dropping it on all music streaming platforms, he wants fans to escape boredom at home during the lockdown period.

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He told his fans to expect his new sing off his next EP after the pandemic takes a nosedive.

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The musician in the new song addresses why he’s doing more commercial songs than rap songs lately.

According to the lyrics of the song, Opanka says even though rap is his first choice he must take risk to be able to achieve his goals.

The “Wedding car” hit maker is using his latest “New Me” to respond to his critics and persons who have issues with his career as a musician.

The song is directed by Bliss Gordon Drums.

Watch and enjoy “New Me”

Opanka was returning from to Accra after a show at Swedru in the Central region when he smashed his car into a 4×4 car that had broken down on the N1 highway on Monday August 21,2017.

When the new broke, many especially on social media berated the incident claiming that it was a public stunt to promote his hit song ‘Wedding Car’.

But Opanka in a rebuttal stressed that he will never gamble with his life for fame.

Rather, he will give thanks to God for saving his life and keep working hard to produce positive music to impact the lives of Ghanaians.

Meanwhile, Opanka is still working on his free 2^nd forthcoming album to be released early next year.

The “Taste” hit maker is hoping to see the Porcupine Warriors lifting up the 2016/17 Ghana Premier League trophy.

Speaking to Mavis Amanor on the Ladies Time Show on Asempa FM as the adorable personality of the week, he said, “I don’t want to reveal the team I support in the Ghana Premier League because I don’t want to be in trouble.

“Sincerely speaking I am a die-hard supporter of Asante Kotoko. I like them very much as a team and I always want to see them progressing.

“I support Chelsea in Europe but I love Kotoko and I hope they make me happy this year.” He added.

Opanka is currently on a High School Tour with the theme “Say No To Drugs and Alcohol” and have already visited 11 schools.

Source: Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah