Ghanaian gospel maestro, Edward Kwasi Boateng, unveiled the rollercoaster ride of his life when the era of CDs and pen drives waned, making way for digital music platforms.
In an interview with Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, host of Angel Morning Show, Boateng reminisced about his illustrious 32-year voyage in the music realm and the curveballs life threw at him when his CDs and pen drives collected dust on store shelves.
“My music journey hit turbulence when people stopped buying music on CDs and pen drives. Nowadays, people share music via WhatsApp, which affects the sale of CDs and pen drives. Even pastors play my songs during sermons without a thought about supporting the craft,” Boateng disclosed to Okatakyie.
Delving into the inspiration behind his timeless track “makomasoade,” Boateng reflected on his 46-year journey of faith. He recalled attending a church where the pastor preached about maintaining dignity even in times of financial struggle.
“My inspiration behind this song’makomasoade’ is that it’s been 46 years since I started believing in God, and there was a church I went to where the pastor was preaching that even if he gets poor, God shouldn’t make him beg on the streets,” Boateng shared with Okatakyie.
The conversation expanded beyond his music, he further revealed his extensive travel experience, notably in the United States. With pride, he recounted visiting 16 states out of 52, attributing these opportunities to the doors his music had opened. Reminiscing about his prosperous days, Boateng mentioned owning an impressive fleet of seventeen cars.
“I have been to sixteen states in America out of 52. I buy cars every year, and I dashed one out. I used to have 17 cars; I sold some to buy some. I was very young by then,” he shared, providing a glimpse into a life filled with both musical triumphs and personal adventures.
