Veteran Ghanaian hiplife artiste Mzbel has expressed her disappointment at not receiving any major music awards in Ghana, regardless of a profession spanning twenty years.
Mzbel, who rose to fame in 2004 along with her debut album Awoso Me, turned some of the distinguished feminine figures in Ghana’s music scene and loved reputation throughout a number of African international locations, together with Nigeria, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Kenya.
In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Pleasure FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Mzbel candidly revealed:
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I’ve been within the business for 20 years; I’ve by no means acquired any award.
Whereas acknowledging the appreciation she acquired overseas, she lamented the dearth of recognition from her personal nation.
I bought my flowers from exterior Ghana, however not from right here, she added.
Reflecting on her early days within the business, Mzbel admitted {that a} lack of preparation and correct branding negatively impacted her profession.
I’m not blaming anyone. I feel it’s the branding. If I had been beginning music right this moment, I’d put extra effort into my branding. It wasn’t correctly put collectively. I’d go on radio and say something, put on something, and present up wherever. There was no clear course, she defined.
She famous that her entrance into the music scene was spontaneous, with out the strategic picture administration typically required for lasting affect within the business.
Regardless of the challenges, Mzbel affirmed that she has not retired from music. She is presently engaged on a brand new single that addresses the subject of betrayal and false friendships.
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Mzbel, recognized for her outspoken character, continues to remain related along with her distinctive voice and lyrical honesty. Her musical catalogue consists of in style hits akin to 16 Years, Awoso Me, Yopoo, Edey Be, Twe Ma Me, Braa Fiifi, and My Bonnet.
Whereas the absence of awards in Ghana stays a sore level, Mzbel’s affect on the music scene is plain. Her story displays a broader problem in African music industries, the place recognition typically lags behind affect—notably for feminine artistes. As she strikes ahead, Mzbel stays targeted on development, expression, and reclaiming her narrative.
