Joshua Kojo Ampah, also known as one half of the popular Ghanaian musical duo Keche, has responded to comments from some Nigerians threatening to blacklist Ghanaian songs in their country. These remarks were sparked by the "Play Ghana" initiative, urging Ghanaian DJs to feature 90% local music in their sets at events.

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The Nigerian critics perceived this initiative as biased, arguing that Ghanaian songs already enjoy promotion in Nigeria, and a reciprocal effort should be made in Ghana. In response to these sentiments, Keche Joshua took to his Twitter page to express his views.On Twitter, he pointed out that Nigerians had previously initiated a similar agenda, which proved successful for them.

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He questioned why they would now threaten to blacklist Ghanaian songs if there isn't a comparable promotion of Nigerian music in Ghana.“I was listening to Hitz FM and I am angry. I was listening to Hitz FM about playing Ghana agenda and I heard some Nigerians comment that they would blacklist Blacko and wouldn’t play his song. I want to enlighten you guys about something.

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When Nigerians started their 'play 90% of Nigerian songs', Tic Tac's song with Tony Tetuila was big in Nigeria. VIP’s ‘Ahonkawom’ was big in Nigeria. Sixteen years by Mzbel was big. Bollie’s ‘You May Kiss the Bride’ was also big. When they started that thing, we never blacklisted 2face, Nice, Davido, and Wizkid for here”.

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“As we have decided to start an agenda which is the play 80%, 90% Ghana songs, you people are saying you would blacklist Ghana songs in your country. You see the aggressiveness. You people started and it ended beautifully. We want to start an end and you saying you would blacklist Blacko’s music? You people should go ahead and blacklist. What you guys are doing is not good”, he

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stated.

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