Kofi Kinaata has reacted to numerous criticisms on social media surrounding the release of his latest song titled “Behind The Scene”.
Some social media commentators have said that the artiste has not been versatile with the groove or tempo of his songs so far.
Others also say that he has not done much collaborations with other artistes on his own songs; the use of vernacular all throughout his songs and the lack of international collaborations are making it difficult for the artiste to cross boundaries.
Reacting to some of the critics in an exclusive interview with Yoofi Ayeson on Efie Ne fie on Spice Fm 91.9, Kofi Kinaata said that, the most important thing that matters in making music is his ability to produce music that meets his targeted group.
According to him, he is satisfied when the doctors, lectures, and other well meaning Ghanaians appreciate his songs but does not care about rants by some social commentators who are not satisfied with his works.
“If you hear anyone complaining about my song, that song might not be his/her type of song, he wants something different to listen, I am trying to make music that will make impact and transcends generations. I want mothers to quote portions of my songs to advice their children. I am very much satisfied when the doctors, lecturers and other well meaning Ghanaians appreciate my song”, I don’t care about complains of “Bɔdɔm Satwe” folks. If you feature someone they will talk and if you do it alone too they have something to say . If you release a song and it meets your target group, you have achieved your goal. Bɔdɔm Satwe in Fante translates as a stray dog .
He added that “Behind the Scene” song was not made purposely for people who have travelled abroad popularly known as “Borgers” but everyone who has travelled to another destination in search for better life.
“The song is not necessarily for ‘borgers’ but all those who have travelled to hustle in a different destinations who do help their families but get no appreciated from them, therefore the song speaks for all categories of travellers in search for better life ”
Respond to the question of when he will make a donation to support the fight against COVID -19, he said that he believes in given in silence “I prefers to make donation without the cameras”.
Story by Kwame Offei
