Rapper, Amerado , recently shared his excitement as his acclaimed track ‘Kwaku Ananse’ was chosen as the official entrance song for President Akufo-Addo at the 67th Independence anniversary.
This noteworthy moment occurred during the President’s arrival at the anniversary grounds in Koforidua on March 6.
In an interview with Tony Best on Akoma FM’s Entertainment 360 last Saturday, Amerado expressed gratitude to the organizers, considering it a massive display of support and love. He acknowledged the significance of having his song played at a national event and described it as a privilege, stating, “I’m very grateful to the organizers of the Independence anniversary, this is a massive show of love to me and I’m highly indebted.
“There are a lot of songs making great waves in Ghanaian music but for my song to be played at the apex of the nation’s gathering is huge and I’m humbled. This means I should keep up the good work.”
Amerado’s song ‘Kwaku Ananse’ became widely popular in Ghana because it carries a strong message about facing challenges with resilience. The track reached the top of different music charts and got over one billion views on TikTok, showing how much people liked it across different platforms.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsPresident Akufo-Addo's entrance at 67th Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/2DRjE5dEpr
— @raphael (@ghartey_ralph) March 7, 2024