‘I lacked Right Legal Counsel’ – Kwesi Arthur

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has opened up about the lessons he has learned from his ongoing legal dispute involving former management label Ground Up Chale, advising young artistes to seek proper legal counsel before signing contracts in the music industry.

Speaking in an interview, the “Grind Day” hitmaker reflected on the emotional and professional impact of the controversy, revealing that he entered into agreements at a young age without fully understanding the legal and business implications involved.

“I signed an agreement when I was quite young. I didn’t understand certain things. I was young and hungry and didn’t really understand certain things. I didn’t have the right legal counsel around me,” he stated.

According to the musician, the experience taught him the importance of patience, informed decision-making and surrounding oneself with the right professionals when dealing with contracts and business relationships in the entertainment industry.

Kwesi Arthur explained that although the public became aware of the issue recently, he had privately endured the emotional burden and stress associated with the matter for a long period before deciding to speak publicly about it.

“I had already gone through the process and the emotional toll and everything for a long time,” he said, adding that his decision to address the matter publicly was intended to stop certain developments taking place behind the scenes.

The rapper, however, declined to disclose details of the dispute, explaining that the matter is currently before the courts and remains a legal issue.

“I don’t really want to go into much detail about things because it’s all legal now. Anything I say might be used against me in court,” he added.

Despite the ongoing legal tension, Kwesi Arthur expressed hope that his experience would serve as a lesson for upcoming musicians entering the industry. He stressed the importance of fairness, transparency and proper legal representation in contractual agreements within Ghana’s music business.

“This is a business. Being an art as well, it’s also a business. All parties involved can earn equally, and there can be fair agreements in this industry,” he noted.

The artiste further stated that he hopes his story will encourage conversations about fairness and transparency in Ghana’s entertainment industry while helping emerging artistes avoid similar challenges in their careers.