Kumasi: Rapper Kofi Mole has expressed concern about the lack of structure within Ghana’s entertainment industry, despite the country’s strong influence in music, culture, commerce, and tourism. Speaking on Luv FM, he highlighted how the absence of clear systems has made the entertainment business unstable, with music being one of the hardest-hit sectors.
According to Ghana Web, Kofi Mole criticized the lack of unity among musicians and key industry stakeholders, observing that promotions are still driven largely by goodwill rather than dependable structures. He remarked, “Ghana music is supposed to be booming more than this, but something is wrong.”
Kofi Mole emphasized the missing sense of an organized industry, which leaves artists to operate mostly independently. He noted, “Everybody is on their own. I don’t even feel an industry vibe. You wake up, make your music, connect with your friends but you don’t feel an industry.”
He also argued that Ghana is experiencing a music identity crisis, stressing that the country’s global positioning should translate into stronger musical influence. “We are doing well, but we are supposed to be doing way better,” he noted. “Ghana is the gateway to Africa – our music should reflect that power.”
Drawing comparisons with other music powerhouses, Kofi Mole pointed out that several countries are clearly defined by specific genres. “Nigeria is known for Afrobeats. South Africa owns Amapiano. Jamaica owns reggae,” he said. “But Ghana We don’t have that one sound the world knows us for.”