Veteran Ghanaian highlife musician Akosua Agyapong has advised Kumawood actress Yaa Jackson over her wild lifestyle.
The musician expressed her gratitude to the young actress for looking up to her as a role model.
Akosua also commended the singer and the current crop of female singers for incorporating elements of the highlife music genre into their songs.
The veteran highlife musician advised her to be herself and avoid copying others in the Ghanaian music industry.
Citing herself as an example, she noted that she has always been appreciative of her various successes and has never been interested in meddling in other people’s affairs.
She also called on Yaa Jackson to continue working hard to excel in her acting and music career. She also advised the actress to pay attention and learn from some of her lifestyle choices.
“If you say I am your role model, then look at some of the things I do, like my dressing and other stuff. I am begging her to look at my dressing so she can go far.”
Akosua Agyapong
The musician noted that she had built a reputation that had seen her name being used to teach students in various educational institutions across the country.
“I was surprised some schools were using my name and songs to teach students, which is a plus. I am begging her, if she really considers me as her role model, she needs to change how she dresses, because we will eventually compose a song together by all means, and we will really dance in the video.”
Akosua Agyapong
The veteran’s advice to Yaa Jackson comes weeks after her father defended her and criticised critics over her wild lifestyle.
In an interview, he noted that he was unsettled by the obsession with the youngster’s lifestyle.
According to the popular movie director, his daughter was an adult and had a manager who was in charge of her brand.
Akosua Agyapong Warns GHAMRO Officials Over Alleged Fund Mismanagement
Akosua Agyapong has reignited her long-running battle with the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), accusing its leadership of financial misconduct and calling for greater accountability.
The veteran Ghanaian singer alleged that money meant for musicians has been diverted by some officials. She insisted that such practices will not go unchecked. “Those who are involved will vomit the money,” she declared.
She also aimed at Ghana’s copyright institutions more broadly, questioning their effectiveness and commitment to safeguarding the welfare of musicians. She argued that these agencies must improve their operations, act diligently, and ensure artists benefit from their work.
Her remarks continue a pattern of outspoken criticism stretching back years. Akosua Agyapong has frequently condemned both GHAMRO and the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), citing weak leadership, lack of transparency, and the persistent failure to deliver fair returns to musicians.
For decades, she has not only built a celebrated music career but also used her voice as an advocate for reform. Her latest warning reflects the growing frustration among many Ghanaian musicians who feel betrayed by the very institutions meant to protect them.
Akosua Agyapong Appeals For Calm Over ‘Akwaaba’ Debate
The Highlife musician and cultural advocate called for calm following tensions sparked by demands from some Ga-Dangme indigenes to replace the “Akwaaba” signage at Kotoka International Airport with “Obaake,” the Ga word for welcome.
The group argues that since the airport is on Ga land, the signage should reflect Ga culture. Their demands, however, have generated heated exchanges, raising concerns over tribal sentiments.
Responding to the development, Akosua described the agitation as unnecessary, emphasizing that “Akwaaba” has become a national symbol of hospitality. She noted that the slogan transcends ethnicity and is widely embraced across Ghana.
“Akwaaba is just like how we use Adowa to welcome dignitaries, even outside the Ashanti Region. If we say Akwaaba should be removed because it’s Akan, then by the same logic, we shouldn’t perform Adowa to honor guests.”
Akosua Agyapong
While acknowledging the importance of preserving Ga heritage, Akosua suggested that a separate monument could be created to showcase Ga cultural elements, rather than removing an established national symbol.
She cautioned against actions that could escalate tribal divisions, urging stakeholders to prioritise unity over controversy.
READ ALSO: $4 Billion Cocoa Inflows to Rescue Cedi
