In a shocking revelation, Ghanaian musician and record label owner Ogidi Brown has spoken out about his alleged role in the success of highlife artiste Fameye.
According to Ogidi Brown, he played a crucial part in shaping Fameye’s music career, claiming he discovered and nurtured the talented singer. This assertion has sparked a heated debate in the Ghanaian music industry, with fans and pundits weighing in on the matter.
“I made Fameye who he is today,” Ogidi Brown stated in an exclusive interview with DJ Bullet on Kumasi-based station Sikka FM’s Personality Profile. Ogidi Brown, accompanied by his mother, popularly known as “Artist Maame,” revealed that he saw potential in Fameye and invested time, resources, and expertise to help him develop his craft.
Despite facing disappointments in artist management, Ogidi Brown remains open to managing and investing in new talents. The “Bo wo Life” hitmaker attributed the lack of support for new artists to growing ungratefulness among emerging artistes.
Ogidi Brown’s claims have raised eyebrows, with some questioning their validity. However, he remains adamant that his contributions to Fameye’s success cannot be overstated.
The news has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian music scene, with fans eagerly awaiting a response from Fameye as the drama unfolds.
Background Story
Fameye signed a 5-year record deal with Ogidi Brown’s label, OGB Music, in 2018. The deal covered management and music-related expenditures. However, their relationship soured in 2020, with allegations of Fameye slapping Ogidi Brown and refusing to refund invested funds. In December 2020, Ogidi Brown threatened to settle their feud in a shrine.
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Story: Kwame Asare