Ghanaian reggae/dancehall artist Abdul Razak, also recognized as Iwan, has voiced frustration over the media’s perceived lack of support for his songs, attributing it to the lyrical content he selects.
He asserted that despite his endeavors to promote his music, he feels overlooked by the media.
“The issue is always straightforward. The media is not promoting me. I am doing all I can, but I am not getting support. The media have sidelined me, making it appear as if some of us are not trying,” he expressed.
The “Who Is Bad” hitmaker claims that his talent is underappreciated and that people want him to sing about immoral subjects, which he will never do. He declared that he wants to sing about uplifting issues that society needs to hear about.
“Some people don’t understand how a talented artist like Iwan is not gaining traction. Perhaps, they want us to conform to the trend of singing about immoral subjects, but I will always decline that and speak about positive issues that urgently need attention in our society”, he added.
He also encouraged fellow musicians to leverage their art to address societal issues that hold significance for them, including homosexuality.
He emphasized that he will always uphold the truth through his music, acknowledging that many artists shy away from discussing such topics due to concerns about losing their audience.
“I will always speak about it because that is what our songs are supposed to do. Let us be bold and address these issues, as our songs are meant to help correct societal ills,” he said.