Legendary Ghanaian music producer Jeff Quaye, popularly known as Jay Q, has recalled the immense support he received from key individuals at the start of his music career.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z on March 22, 2025, the Bottle Breaker hitmaker revealed that sports broadcaster Randy Abbey played a significant role in his journey.
“In 2003, when I won my award, we went to a club called Warehouse at Adabraka. While there, I was told someone wanted to speak with me. It turned out to be our own Randy Abbey. He said, ‘For me, being a Ga, I really appreciate everything you are doing with our music,’” Jay Q recounted.
He added that Randy Abbey went a step further by pledging his full support and offering any assistance he needed to grow his music business.
Jay Q acknowledged that while many Ga creatives struggle to find support, there are notable individuals who have been instrumental in pushing their talents forward. He particularly appreciated the contributions of music producer David Affotey Laryea, also known as Apor, for his role in helping numerous creatives beyond just the Ga community.
Also on the show, broadcaster and gospel music advocate OB Nartey urged well-resourced individuals within the Ga communities to invest in emerging Ga talents.
The discussion, hosted by Kwame Dadzie, was part of Joy FM’s Ghana Month celebration, highlighting the contributions of the Ga people to the creative industry. Two weeks earlier, Showbiz A-Z had organized a durbar at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, focusing on the history, customs, and traditions of the Ga people.