The shibboleth of most musicians, especially the secular ones in Ghana now is: “I will record single hit tracks and use them for performances.” But, the overlooked question is: what if you become incapacitated and cannot stand on stage to perform?
Music albums are not bought now as it used to be then (90s). Due to that, the resort of most secular musicians is to produce single tracks, hype them to become hits, and eventually get contracted for performances or what we usually call gigs.
Or, those who are internet inclined or believe in online promotion, willingly and upload their songs on websites, blogs and various social media platforms. Out of all the sources that generate revenue for our musicians, performances or gigs stand tall.
There are Ghanaian music personalities like Thommy Wiredu (late), Pozo Hayes, Bohyeba, and others who live with physical challenges (born with it) even before they got into the limelight as musicians. The fans thus relate to their performances someway somehow.
Imagine an energetic musician like (I will not mention a name, less I become a prophet of doom should any mishap happen) we all know jump like Captain Planet from one side to the other of the stage, is one day attacked with stroke or amputated and for that reason, he/she cannot or can never stand on stage to perform……think it over.