Afropop singer and songwriter, Wiyaala has reiterated her steadfastness not to allow her brand be disrespected as a female artiste.
In December last year, Wiyaala voiced out her reservation about how she was positioned on a promotional flyer for Saminifest.
The concert by Samini was scheduled for January 1, 2024 at Royal Cosy Hills Hotel (Jirapa Dubai).
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In the promotional flyer, Wiyaala was positioned at the last end behind artistes like Kuami Eugene and Fancy Gadam while Samini was first on the flyer.
Few hours after the promotional flyer was shared on Facebook, the award-winning singer demanded for her position on the flyer be changed or she backs out of the concert.
Speaking on the issue with AJ Sarpong on 3FM Lounge, the ‘Africa’ crooner said it was not right for her to be positioned as such on the promotional flyer.
She noted that the flyer created a perception indicating her to be an upcoming artiste, the reason she called out for the flyer to be changed.
“I know what I can do and if anybody pretends not to give me my flowers, I will take it by force now. I am not going to allow that. You want something and we agreed on something, place me in the position that I truly deserve. I am not going to be treated like some [upcoming artiste].
“If you place me behind like that, we all know what it means. I am not some upcoming artiste. I am going to be behind Samini any day but for my two brothers they have to let me introduce them,’ she said on Friday, March 22.
Wiyaala stressed that for her, she will not accept to be sidelined with such disrespect as a female artiste.
“There’s just this perception that female artiste cannot be a headline for concerts. It is only in Ghana that I see that a lot. No matter how great the female artiste is. No. not me,” the singer added.
Samini later responded to Wiyaala’s grievances and assured her of changing the flyer.
According to Samini, he was unaware of the particular artwork in question and expressed his intention to involve the organizers to address the issue promptly.