Media personality and fashion designer Kofi Okyere-Darko while responding to a commenter’s counsel that he should refrain from replying Gyedu-Blay Ambolley because the Highlife legend is old enough to be a grandfather, stated emphatically that he once fed the musician.
KOD’s reply read:
“I’d still straighten up an ungrateful grandfather. I fed him before and promoted him for almost 30 years. If anything, he owes me money too”.
KOD
Ambolley and KOD have, in the last couple of days, disagreed on the former’s claim that the Ghana Music Awards is an enemy of Highlife music.
In his interview, Ambolley said:
“Today, if anyone wants to have an idea of what Ghana represents in terms of music, I bet the person will not count any Highlife artiste since all the perceived big acts currently are not doing Highlife.
“We have buried our own and pursuing Dancehall music and the likes and interestingly, the VGMA has been promoting the agenda by rewarding such artists with the topmost prizes”.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
KOD in his initial response on Facebook described the comment as “nonsense”. In KOD’s view, the Ghana Music Awards should rather be hailed for promoting Ghanaian music instead of a backlash.
Being emphatic that Ambolley misfired, KOD said:
“Which awards scheme has projected our music industry like VGMA since independence? How many have projected our musicians beyond GH? How many have consistently done more than 10 years?
“Some of our musicians have failed to evolve and are quick to blame others for their personal mishaps. When was the last time he released an album?”.
KOD
Ambolley subsequently jabbed KOD in an interview, labeling the fashion designer and Master of Ceremonies “shallow-minded”.
He quizzed:
“I am going on an European tour in May next year. My music, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley’s music, and in June, I will be back on tour. So when he sits and talks, can he take his clothes on tour as a designer like the way I am going on tour with my music?”.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
A post made by a commenter on Facebook urged him to quit fighting Ambolley because the legend could be his grandfather.
Ambolley wants violence
Well-known radio presenter and fashion designer, Kofi Okyere-Darko has been involved in a social media altercation with veteran highlife legend, Gyedu Blay Ambolley.
KOD recently posted on Facebook that the experienced composer wants to engage in a verbal confrontation with him, but he will decide whether to respond in kind or not.
He said;
“Ambolley wants violence (vawulence) in comparing records. Maybe I won’t mind him”.
KOD
On April 10, 2023, the altercation between the two celebrities intensified when Ambolley accused the Ghana Music Awards of contributing to the decline of the highlife genre.
However, KOD dismissed Ambolley’s claims as utter nonsense in a Facebook post.
In response to KOD’s comments, Ambolley retaliated in an interview with Andy Dosty, describing KOD as a shallow-minded “young boy” who he would not waste time on since he was busy preparing for his upcoming European tour.
“I see Okyere Darko as a child. He is shallow-minded, the reason why he said those things”.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
This feud between KOD and Ambolley has caused a stir on social media, with supporters of both celebrities taking sides and expressing their opinions.
Ambolley is a veteran musician who has contributed greatly to the highlife genre and has released numerous albums throughout his illustrious career.
Ambolley’s sound has led many to label him the godfather of hiplife, the fusion of hip hop and highlife idioms.
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