Ghanaian female singer Wendy Shay has shared her grief over how veteran musicians tend to suffer without any support and recognition.
The female singer said the country’s music industry has no structures to reward musicians who had contributed to the growth and development of the music scene.
Wendy Shay made these comment while responding to a question about her visit to the ailing K.K. Kabobo who is battling liver disease at the moment.
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According to her, if K.K. Kabobo had enjoyed the benefits and opportunities that the current generation of musicians have, he would have been fine.
“There was a little bit of a heartbreak to see our legends go through these kinds of states because I feel there is no structure in the industry that is paying musicians who have paid their dues.
“Imagine if at that time they had what we are enjoying today, I think they would have been fine because he had monster hit songs. And it’s just sad that we are now catching up,” she said in an interview on TV3’s New Day, March 8.
It was heartbreaking to see one of our legends in that state – @wendyshaygh talks about her visit to legendary highlife musician KK Kabobo in the hospital.#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/0ZfMd54V01
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) March 8, 2024
The ‘African Money’ crooner who donated cash to the ailing K.K. Kabobo few days ago bemoaned the situation and called for a pragmatic resolution.
KK Kabobo is a veteran Ghanaian Highlife musician who has recorded many hit songs, such as ‘Onyame Ahu Wo,’ ‘Nyatse Nyatse Girl,’ and ‘Running Away.’
He is also a Reverend Minister who was ordained in 2012 by Covenant Mission Bible College in Achimota.
The veteran musician is currently admitted at the University of Ghana Medical Centre receiving treatment for his liver disease.
His family has called for financial assistance and received some support from some influential individuals, including Second Lady Samira Bawumia and former President John Mahama.
Read more: Wendy Shay supports K.K Kabobo’s treatment with cash donation