Rais wa Musicians Union of Ghana Bice Osei
Kuffour amelaani matumizi ya lugha zisizona staha katika nyimbo za wanamuziki
wa Ghana. Katika barua ambayo aliiweka katika mtandao wa kijamii wa chama
hicho, Rais huyo ambae karibuni kachaguliwa tena kuongoza cham hicho alisem
kuwa mtindo wa kuimba nyimbo zisizo na lugha ya staha umeanza kukua na kukomaa
taratibu, na bahati mbaya muziki huu unapigwa katika muda ambao unasikika hata
na watoto wadogo na pia unapewa nafasi kubwa katika mitandao ya kijamii. Barua
halisi hii hapa
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has noted with concern, the
rising incidence of profane lyrics in songs released by Ghanaian musicians.
This current trend is particularly disturbing considering the fact that these
songs are played without any radio edits on primetime radio and given wide
currency on social media.
In that regard, the Union is calling on musicians and song writers
in Ghana to desist from writing songs with profane lyrics. As much as the Union
appreciates the creative liberties of song writers to freely express
themselves, it is essential that artistes appreciate the impact of their songs
on the public especially in an era where technology has made it relatively
easier for songs to be heard.
MUSIGA is therefore urging all musicians to be mindful of the need
to provide inspiring and positive lyrics in our songs. In the same breadth, we
are also calling on radio and television station operators to be mindful of
their role as gatekeepers of society and be circumspect in what they play on
air. We are also calling on the National Media Commission to throw their
spotlight on the content of music played on air not only on the political
content of programmes.
As the nation prepares for elections in November, we of the
Musicians Union of Ghana would like to urge all Ghanaians to be vigilant in
ensuring that the elections are peaceful and credible.
Signed:
Bice Osei Kuffour
President
Kama Tanzania vile
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