GHANA HAS NOT LOST ITS MUSICAL IDENTITY – SAMINI DISAGREES WITH CRITICS
Ghanaian Award winning Reggae and Dancehall artist,Emmanuel Andrews Sammini popularly known as Samini in the world of music has expressed his strong disagreement with those who believe that Ghana has lost its musical identity.
In a recent interview the musician asserted that he has been consistently creating “Samini music” for the past two decades, and that remains his distinctive sound and that when listeners compare his current songs to those he created in the past, they will find a consistent thread running through his musical style.
“I don’t think we’ve lost our sound, so I don’t share the same sentiments or views.” He stated,
Taking a trip down memory lane, Samini referred to his classic track “Where My Baby Dey” and noted that the essence of his musical identity has remained intact.
“Because I’ve been creating Samini music for the past two decades and that’s what I’m about.
“So if you listen to good vibes today and you go and listen to where my baby dey you’d know that it’s the same guy,” he added.
In essence, Samini stands firm in his belief that his musical contributions have maintained a consistent identity, contributing to the rich tapestry of Ghanaian music throughout the years