Musician Emmanuel Kofi Botchwey, widely known as Kwaw Kese, is urging the government to acknowledge and honor his two-decade-long contributions to the music industry. Reflecting on the transformation he believes he brought to the industry since his debut, Kwaw Kese emphasizes his role in its development and expresses a desire for official recognition.

In an interview on Hitz FM, he stated, “I’ve been in the game for 20 years. This is the 20th year, and all these 20 years, it’s been back-to-back bangers, performances. I feel good. I’ve paid my dues.” Kwaw Kese is calling for a national award, asserting that he deserves official recognition for elevating Ghanaian music. Despite acknowledging that historical figures like Kwame Nkrumah still face criticism, he hopes to receive acknowledgment for his contributions.
He specifies, “There should be a nation award for me, for putting Ghana music on its toes. When we came into the music scene, it wasn’t the same, and when I came in, I changed everything, so I believe I deserve to be honored officially.” When questioned about the source of this honor, he pointedly mentioned, “it should be the government. Government should applaud my efforts.”