Ghanaian highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has expressed frustration over not being fully valued for his contributions to the Ghanaian music industry.
In an interview on ‘The Day Show’ with Berla Mundi on November 15, 2024, the musician reflected on how easily he claims the public has forgotten the efforts of pioneers and long-serving artistes in the industry.
“I feel like in Ghana, people can easily forget about you, especially when you’re not constantly in the spotlight. You can do so much, but if you’re not visible, it’s as if you’ve never existed. But before I became Ofori Amponsah, I prepared myself for such moments, so I’m not worried about it,” he said.
Despite his feelings of underappreciation, Ofori Amponsah remains confident that his work will be remembered by future generations, even if the current generation overlooks him.
“I am not concerned because I believe posterity will remember me for all the songs I have created. My favourite song is Damabi,” he added, speaking about one of his most popular hits.
Since rising to fame in the early 2000s, Ofori Amponsah has become a key figure in Ghana’s highlife music scene.
Known for popular tracks such as Emmanuela, Odo Nti, and Otoolege, he has firmly established himself as one of the genre’s most influential artists.