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‘Ghana Naija afrobeat war’ erupts, celebrities vent on social media

Another heated argument has erupted between Ghana and Nigerian stakeholders following Asake’s successful concert at the O2 Arena.

The Nigerian singer sold out the 20,000-seater capacity O2 Arena in London, making him the latest African artiste to achieve this feat, after the likes of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

The concert, which took place on August 20, 2023, was Asake’s first time performing at the Arena, which is one of the largest and most prestigious indoor arenas in the world.

This feat has been well-celebrated by fans across social media; however, it has resuscitated the Afrobeats feud between Ghanaian and Nigerian artistes.

Asake’s much-talked-about success has compelled netizens to once again slam Ghanaian artistes for what they described as ‘crawling’ while their Nigerian peers are making great strides.

The pressure being mounted on Ghanaian artistes has compelled some celebrities to speak their minds.

In the wade of the discussion, some Ghanaian industry stakeholders have lamented sabotage from Nigerian stakeholders, who according to them, do not want Ghana to share in the overall global Afrobeat success.

This allegation has triggered some responses from Nigerian industry stakeholders on social media.

Notwithstanding the comparisons between Ghana and Nigerian fans across social media.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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