Ghanaian dancehall recording artist who also works as a creative director and painter, Epixode, has said that his music almost put him in problems with some unknown figures in power.
Epixode, like several other singers such as Fela Kuti, Bobi Wine, Falz, and others, has utilized their music as a weapon for social commentary and activism.
In his controversial “Wahala Dey” track, published in 2019, the Dancehall Act conveys his thoughts and opinions on concerns plaguing the country while criticizing the government for its inability to fix the problems it was plagued with.
In an interview with Daybreak Hitz, the dancehall/highlife musician discussed the difficulties he had after releasing his song “Wahala Dey.”
“There were times when I received threatening text messages and phone calls warning me to be cautious of the type of songs I produce.”
“It was because I released ‘Wahala Dey,’ a song about governmental issues,” he explained.
This freedom of expression has come at a cost for him, since he was also forced to stop playing the song at the National Theatre.
“I remember performing ‘Wahala Dey’ at an event where government officials were present, and my DJ was ordered to stop playing the song,” he explained.
Despite the threats, the “Atia” singer stated that he will continue to perform and create songs because he is enthusiastic about using his platform to raise awareness about social and political concerns.
Original Story on: 3NEWS