Legendary musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has voiced concerns about a growing divide between older and younger generations of Ghanaian musicians, which he believes is stalling the industry’s development.

In an interview with Joy Prime, Ambolley pointed out that many younger artists overlook the valuable insights of their predecessors, leading to a gap in knowledge transfer.

“One thing I’ve become sorry about is that there’s a gap between the older and younger musicians,” he said.

Ambolley also criticized the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) for failing to create platforms where seasoned musicians can guide the younger generation.

He proposed that organizing seminars and workshops would help bridge this divide, providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and expertise.

“We need to have a place where we can do seminars, workshops, and things like that so that we can put ideas behind. The younger ones are carrying the music forward, but they need knowledge. Musicians Union has to be able to organise all these things, bringing the old and young together because it’s our union,” he said.

Additionally, the veteran artist lamented that many young musicians are adopting foreign styles, often influenced by Western music, due to a lack of exposure to Ghana's rich musical heritage.

“The younger ones that are coming don’t see the light. So, when they get their computers and hear music from Europe and things like that, they start baffling with it,” he said.He called for a renewed focus on promoting Ghana’s distinct sound on the global stage.