Okraku-Mantey dispels the misconception that artists lose their jobs following political campaigns.
Okraku-Mantey dispels the misconception that artists lose their jobs following political campaigns.
Mark Okraku-Mantey, the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, has denied that creatives or musicians lose their jobs after participating in political party campaigns.
He encouraged Ghanaians to put aside this myth and accept the participation of creatives in politics when appearing on Hitz FM’sWhen Abeiku Santana criticised Bawumia’s music streaming app, he came under criticism. morning show with Andy Dosty.
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“The misconception that a political party campaign ends your career should be dispelled. The fact that Ghanaian artists are becoming interested in politics excites me. It’s not inappropriate. It’s taking place in America and other developed nations,” Okraku-Mantey said.
The Deputy Minister emphasised that many Ghanaian musicians have succeeded in spite of their political ties by citing well-known examples.
He made reference to well-known highlife performer Kwabena Kwabena, who publicly supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Kwabena Kwabena had one successful album, Aso, before to running for office for Akufo-Addo. He’s had a lot of success with albums since the campaign,” he said.
In addition, Okraku-Mantey brought up highlife icon Daddy Lumba, whose career has endured throughout the years in spite of his outspoken endorsement of the NPP.
He pointed out that gospel musicians have also been successful in politics. He mentioned Nacee, who won the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards’ Gospel Artiste of the Year title while running for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) each election year.
The Deputy Minister emphasised that bringing creatives into politics is a step forward for Ghana’s democracy and consistent with what is done in developed countries. He came to the conclusion that “we need to stop this myth and encourage more participation.”
The remarks made by Mark Okraku-Mantey are a call for Ghanaian artists to feel free to engage in national politics without worrying about the impact on their careers.
