Medikal urges Ghanaian musicians to prioritise financial security

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has advised musicians to focus on building financial security rather than relying mainly on awards, shows and public recognition.

According to him, the difficult situations some senior musicians face after years in the industry should serve as a lesson to younger artistes.

Medikal made the comments on TikTok while sharing his thoughts on an interview involving veteran Ghanaian musician DJ Barosky, whom he claimed is currently homeless in the United Kingdom.

He expressed surprise at the situation, noting that he grew up listening to and admiring some of the senior musicians who influenced his generation.

“Bro, right now, social media, I know if you tell which one be real or what be fake,” Medikal stated, questioning the reality of what people see online.

He argued that musicians should make money and put proper financial plans in place while they are active in the industry.

“If you be artist for this country, you for make money, collect money, put certain things in place,” he said.

Medikal stressed that awards and performances were important but should not replace financial planning.

He encouraged artistes to be careful with their relationships and to understand that the entertainment industry is largely driven by money.

According to him, even friendships can change when a person’s financial circumstances change.

He therefore urged musicians not to become discouraged by financial losses but to remain focused on creating wealth.

“Make money. If you lose money, still collect money,” he advised.

Medikal said the experiences of older artistes should encourage current musicians to take their finances seriously and prepare for life beyond their peak years in the entertainment industry.

By: Jacob Aggrey