Ghanaian rapper, D-Black has opened up in a recent interview on why his artist, Sefa left his record label, Black Avenue Muzik after six years.
D-Black who didn’t want to go too much into details disclosed that they had some misunderstandings.
According to him, he and Sefa didn’t see eye-to-eye when it came to making some business deals. After realizing that they could no longer work together, Sefa decided to leave the record label.
D-Black added that it was the same reason another former artist, Wisa Greid left the label.
“Sefa has been a great artist. She left the record label over some business misunderstandings. I didn’t say anything about it because I felt it was a personal thing that didn’t need to be in the public. Its like when Wisa Greid left in 2019 over unmet project expectations.”
D-Black
He went ahead to shower praises on Sefa for being a talented artist. He expressed his admiration for how far she has come ever since she entered the music scene several years ago.
“Sefa will go far in life. I am rooting for her wherever she finds herself. I know she will make me proud.”
D-Black
D-Black is the CEO of record label Black Avenue Muzik, with acts including himself, DJ Breezy, and music producers Rony Turn Me Up and Paul Noun. Former acts include Joey B, Freda Rhymz, Sefa, Dahlin Gage, Ms. Forson, Osayo & Nina Ricchie & Wisa Greid.
It won record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana – Naija Entertainment Awards in Lagos, Nigeria, and was nominated for the record label of the year at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards in New York.
D-Black on Tolon MP’s Demeaning Remark
The rapper and entrepreneur shared his thoughts on the perception of careers in entertainment, following remarks made by First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, who told John Dumelo that “politics is not like the movies.”
In a passionate response, D-Black highlighted how creative careers are often undervalued in society.
“Growing up, when you said you wanted to make music, nobody really took it seriously. Or if they believe you, they’ll ask, ‘What else will you do.’ But if you said you wanted to be a doctor, no one would ask what else you do.”
D-Black
He explained that entertainment is often viewed as just fun rather than a serious profession, a stereotype ingrained in society from childhood.
“Nobody ever says you have to be like the guitarist or the actor. It’s always the lawyer, doctor, or banker. I think because our jobs are fun. You know, when you look at a musician performing on stage, they’re having fun and you’re having agreat time.”
D-Black
Despite this, D-Black believes progress is being made, as younger generations now have successful figures in entertainment to look up to. “People coming up can now point out role models who have made it in the industry,” he added.
D-Black pointed out that the MP’s comments was due to such a stereotype and expressed confidence that Dumelo would prove him wrong.
‘I think the MP mad a stereotype, and I can’t blame him. But John Dumelo will prove him wrong in Jesus’ name.”
D-Black
Meanwhile, some section of Ghanaians are calling on the first Deputy Minority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu to apologize to people in the movie and creative industry over his comments to John Dumelo during his vetting.
Habib Iddrisu is on record having asked John Dumelo to realize that being a Deputy Minister is a serious business, and so he should not think he is still in his movie industry.
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