Activist, entertainer, entrepreneur and politician Kwame Asare Obeng, alias A-Plus, has asked the entertainment industry to take seriously what musician Shatta Wale says.
A-Plus was responding to whether he would advocate the advancement of the industry when he goes into the 9th Parliament, given his victory on December 7, 2024, at Gomoa Central.
The Freedom of Speech hitmaker clarified his only concern was that of those who elected him to represent them in Parliament. He emphasised he had no political assistance to offer the creative arts industry, also, because “no creative industry person or group put me in Parliament”.
“When I was contesting, there wasn’t any word of support from the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) or any creative group to rally support for me. It was just a few of my friends in the industry who solidly stood by me throughout. So nobody should tell me I’m representing the creative industry. I’m going to Parliament to serve the interest of the people of Gomoa Central,” he emphasised.
A-Plus intimated rather than depend on him, the industry should heed Reggae/Dancehall star Shatta Wale who “has been talking too much sense.
“They should go and listen to what he says, I know it will help them.”
Although a controversial figure, Shatta Wale has been recognised by some industry stars like actress Gloria Sarfo as the one who championed equitable payment for musicians in Ghana, among other things.
Wale is a strong advocate for unity and reforms in the industry. However, he has over the years been criticised for his divisive use of language and approach to matters arising in the industry, and beyond.
