- MC Portfolio highlights barriers preventing Kumasi musicians from achieving success.
- Many artistes reportedly feel overshadowed or insecure when performing outside their region.
- Industry insiders suggest claiming a Kumasi identity can negatively affect an artist’s career.
- Portfolio criticizes media coverage that perpetuates harmful narratives about local talents.
- Emphasis on reshaping perceptions to allow Kumasi creatives to reach international recognition.
MC Portfolio has addressed the challenges undermining the growth of musicians from Kumasi, highlighting both industry perceptions and media influence as key obstacles. At the Kumasi Rising Music, Media, and Tourism Dialogue, he pointed out that many artistes from the city struggle with feelings of insecurity and being overshadowed when interacting with peers from other regions.
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According to Portfolio, several prominent industry figures have privately indicated that musicians who openly embrace their Kumasi identity often face resistance and difficulty gaining recognition, as entrenched biases remain prevalent within the creative community.
Beyond the artists themselves, Portfolio also criticized parts of the media for contributing to the problem. He argued that selective coverage and negative narratives can significantly hinder the progress of emerging talents, even those with the potential to perform on international stages.
He stressed the need for both musicians and media professionals to actively work toward changing perceptions, fostering a more supportive environment for Kumasi-based artistes to thrive.
