Zack GH Urges Unity and Humility to Propel Ghana’s Music Industry Forward
Ghanaian musician Amissah Abdul Razak, popularly known as Zack GH, has called on players in the country’s music industry to embrace unity, humility, and collaboration as the driving forces needed to secure a stronger future for Ghanaian music.
Speaking in an interview with Summy Brown GH, Zack GH expressed confidence in the industry’s potential despite ongoing challenges and slow reforms from authorities. According to him, the “future is bright,” but meaningful progress hinges on how musicians treat and support one another.
Zack GH advised emerging artists to learn from established names and those gaining international recognition. He mentioned Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Black Sherif, and King Promise as examples of acts whose global impact offers valuable lessons for young talents.
“If you see a friend rising, you should be happy for them,” he said, stressing the need for musicians to associate with and learn from colleagues achieving success rather than shying away out of intimidation or pride.
He urged artists to openly support one another, adding, “What are we doing to support them? Are we going to them to learn, or are we holding back because of pride? We need to push them.”
Sharing an experience from a trip to Europe, Zack GH recounted hearing several Ghanaian songs in a nightclub, including tracks by Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale. However, he noted that Fuse ODG dominated the playlist, which he attributed to Fuse’s presence and consistency in the UK music scene.
He added that the heavy rotation of Nigerian songs also revealed the power of unity among Nigerian artists. “Nigerian artists have their issues, but when it comes to their work, they strongly support each other. In Ghana, some artists feel they are at the top and hesitate to help others, fearing that younger ones might surpass them,” he observed.
Zack GH maintained that true fulfillment comes from lifting others up, not holding them back. He explained that collaboration benefits everyone in the long run, warning that sabotaging a rising artist today could backfire when one later needs their support or a feature.
“No one knows everything in music. Even if you can sing, you are still learning. When you see someone climbing, help them,” he added.
He concluded by urging Ghanaian musicians to let go of jealousy and pride, insisting that unity is essential for the collective growth of the music industry.
