Story and Photography by: Gifty Owusu-Amoah for Graphic Online
Celebrated Congolese musician, Kanda Bongo Man, has entreated African musicians to collaborate on projects to promote music from the continent.
Speaking with Showbiz on the sidelines of the African Legends Night which came off at the Banquet Hall, State House, Accra last Saturday, the Kwassa Kwassa man said his alliances with other African artistes have enriched his craft over the years.
“Africans are a unique people with diverse cultures and music can be one of the ways to exchange ideas. My work with artistes in South Africa, Benin and other African countries has improved my knowledge of the African culture,” he said.
“I have been doing music for over 30 years but I still get people to appreciate it because I adapt to new trends.”
He’s known for the structural changes he implemented to Congolese soukous music and though he’s been championing it for over three decades, Kanda Bongo Man, who is looking forward to working with Ghanaian artistes says he supports foreign influence in African music.
He indicated that the trend should rather be encouraged to attract younger generations.
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