I’m open to performing for political parties but won’t compose songs for them – Akwaboah

Highlife musician Akwaboah recently expressed his stance on performing for political parties, making it clear that while he is open to performing at their events, he will not create songs specifically for them.

In a September 12, 2024, interview on Okay FM, the ‘Obiba’ artist emphasized his commitment to producing music that benefits the entire nation rather than aligning with any single political group.

“If you call me to perform, I would, but if it is to compose a song, no I can’t. I would rather compose for Ghana as a whole,” he said.
Akwaboah shared his perspective on why he avoids composing for political parties. He pointed out that if a song is tailored for a specific party and that party fails, it could have adverse effects on him.

In contrast, he believes that creating music for Ghana as a whole would be more advantageous, as it would support national progress and have a positive impact on everyone.

“If I do a song for Ghana and the country progresses, it would benefit all of us but if I compose a song for a single political party and it doesn’t work out, it would affect me negatively,” he explained.

This position aligns with a broader trend among Ghanaian artists, such as Keche, Kweku Darlington, and Olivetheboy, who have shown a willingness to perform for political events during the election season while maintaining a more neutral stance in their music composition.