Ghanaian artiste Agbeshie has shared insights on the growth of the music industry in the Volta Region during a recent interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty.
According to Agbeshie, the region, which had previously been overlooked, has now cultivated its own superstars and developed a thriving music scene.
“I can boldly tell you that, over time, the Volta Region has been isolated, or has been left aside in the way. Over the years, the region has created its own superstars, trust me. You see, I’m here today. Anytime I come here to promote them,” he said.
Agbeshie highlighted that many big artistes remain unaware of the vibrant music market in the Volta Region and often exclude it from their promotional plans.
“The last time I checked, I went to Takoradi to promote my songs because I believe there are Ewes there. But the artistes that are, excuse me, A-list or big artistes here, don’t go to the Volta Region to do anything. So, the masses are like, look, if you guys are not coming, no problem, we have our superstars here, and we’re going to grow them, and they’ve grown them with time,” he said.
As a result, the Volta Region has cultivated its own unique musical identity, with local artistes like Agbeshie becoming household names.
“So, like, you know, in the North, you can’t go to the North without Fancy Gadam and co. Our region has gone to that point where, even, excuse me, no matter how big you think you are here, when you come to the Volta Region, they no dey look you, but they’re waiting for Agbeshie because Agbeshie has been in their eyes and their minds over time,” he added.
In the meantime, Agbeshie has released a new song titled ‘Alakpato’ featuring Chief Wan.