Veteran highlife musician, George Jahraa, has raised concerns about the labeling of older Ghanaian musicians as ‘Adaadamu,’ a term used to describe classic hits in the country.
In a recent interview on Adom FM’s Entertainment Hall show, the ‘Ashikele’ hitmaker expressed his frustration with the negative associations attached to this categorization.
Jahraa highlighted that by branding legendary musicians like Amakye Dede and Nana Ampadu as ‘old musicians,’ their significant contributions to the music industry are undermined.
Drawing parallels to Jamaica, he noted that icons such as Bob Marley are never referred to as “old musicians” in their homeland, emphasizing the need for similar respect in Ghana.
The seasoned musician urged for a shift in the perception of veteran artists, advocating for their works to be celebrated and integrated into regular playlists, rather than being confined to specific categories or weekends.
He questioned the practice of waiting until artists pass away to appreciate their music, emphasizing the importance of honoring their legacies while they are still alive.
Jahraa called on Ghanaians to elevate their music legends and uphold their musical heritage with pride, mirroring the reverence shown to musicians in other countries.
