Popular Ghanaian broadcaster Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) has joined the discussion regarding the qualities of exceptional musical performances.
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While recognizing that artists must refine their stage presence, he proposes that live performances may not be suitable for every artist.
In a conversation on ‘Mastering the Art of Musical Performance’ on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame Dadzie, KOD referenced iconic highlife musician Daddy Lumba as an instance of a remarkable artist who has consistently encountered difficulties with live performances.
“We should realise that it is not all our musicians who are supposed to be on stage for live performances. You could be an amazing singer in the booth, releasing countless hit tracks in your lifetime, but you are probably not meant to be on stage.
Lumba is a great musician. The guy has probably the biggest repertoire in the whole of Ghana, but he has never done well on stage before. Lumba has never had a good day on stage.”
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Expanding on this, KOD recounted his personal encounters living with Lumba, noting that the musician would refrain from engaging in preparatory activities before performances.
“He wouldn’t get on the road to go run ahead of an event. He wouldn’t go for rehearsals, probably not even sound-check,” he added.
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🚨ICYMI🇬🇭🎶: “Not all musicians are meant for the stage…Daddy Lumba is a great musician but he’s never had a good day on stage..” — Ghanaian Ace Media Personality KOD
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