Ghanaian highlife musician Nana Amo, also known as ‘Highlife Commando’, has expressed his opinion that the music industry has undergone significant changes.
As someone who released his first commercial project in 2008, he noted that in the past, musicians could generate income through the sale of cassettes, but this is no longer the case today.
In an interview on the mid-morning show on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he recounted how he personally sold over 15,000 cassettes and made substantial profits.
According to him, he was able to purchase an Opel Astra through the sale of cassettes he personally sold, although the ones he distributed to shops faced challenges.
He disclosed that the individual in charge suffered a fire outbreak and was unable to claim his money.
The musician told host Eddie Ray that ‘the system has changed. I recall personally selling over 15,000 copies of cassettes from my first album and purchasing an Opel Astra. In the past, you could sell the cassettes, pay the production costs, and still make a profit.’
When asked if music had rewarded him, he replied, ‘Yes, music has rewarded me. It made me very popular. When you mention my name, Nana Amo, people respond with Highlife Commando, the richest man superstar.’
He explained that he acquired the name ‘richest man superstar’ because he was earning more money than his fellow musicians.
Nana Amo stated that he has no regrets about pursuing a career in music.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
