26th September 2023 9:13:01 AM
1 min readEbo Anderson Jnr., the pioneer of Kizomba Dance in Ghana, known as Kizomba King, has made a striking revelation, stating that dance is the sole means through which Ghanaian music can outshine Nigeria's.Kizomba King's remarks come amidst an ongoing debate regarding why the Nigerian music industry surpasses its Ghanaian counterpart.
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Some attribute this discrepancy to Nigeria's larger population, while others point to a shortage of talented musicians in Ghana.In an exclusive interview with Citi News, Kizomba King firmly stated, "When dancers are accorded the same level of respect as Ghanaian musicians, the music industry will surpass Nigeria's."The originator of Kizomba Dance in Ghana, however, underscores that the key to success for the Ghanaian music industry lies in dance.
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He contends that Ghanaian dancers are among the world's finest but do not receive the same recognition as musicians.“To enhance the Ghanaian music industry, dance should receive the attention it deserves. The lack of emphasis on dance is one of the reasons why the industry is facing challenges. The day Ghanaian dancers would be elevated to the same level as the musicians, the Ghanaian music scene would exceed that of Nigeria.
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”He saidKizomba dance, introduced to Ghana in 2008 by Ebo Anderson Jnr, popularly known as Kizomba King, has gained widespread acceptance and affection among Ghanaians.
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