Former Bhimnation signee, Kelvynboy is calling on fellow Artists in the Ghanaian Music Cycle to consider venturing into other businesses adding that relying only on revenues from the Industry is not enough to sustain them.
According to him, although the covid-19 pandemic came at the wrong time, it is prudent for other Artiste in the country to have side businesses in other to generate extra money.
Speaking on an Accra based television station, Kelvynboy said “Covid-19 has taught us a lesson but we have to ensure that we get a side business in other to survive”
Kelvynboy also advised fellow Artiste to make it a mandate to save for the future adding they will be relying on it to feed themselves in times of difficulties.
Artiste Manager, Lawrence Asiamah Hanson also known as Bulldog has challenged the young Artiste in the Ghanaian Music Industry to do away with ‘flashy life styles’.
The Artiste Manager further added that money has a voice the control individuals saying they should not fail victims to such words.
He said “Money can control human beings. Money has this voice that can control you around. It is important not to pay attention to such voice. If at this age, you are even perching, start thing about the future”
He also explained that if Artists in the country learn how to save, their future will not be a regrettable one.
In other developments, Musician, Kidi is appealing to fellow Artists in the Ghanaian Music Industry to learn how to cut cost in the period of covid-19.
He said “I used my Samsung phone to shoot my last video. I mounted the phone and set it myself. In this era, it will be unnecessary to invest big in something which will give you little revenue”
Rapper, Fameye also used the opportunity to plead with other Artists in the industry to push fellow Artists adding that one good turn deserves another.
He also cautioned Artists and the youth to also minimise on how they over spend in the era of Covid-19.
“If I know this is how the covid-19 will be, I will not waste time and money to purchase or think of buying an iPhone”
Kelvynboy, Fameye and Kidi urged the public to continue adhering to the protocols from President Akufo-Addo in the fight against coronavirus.
They called for the frequent washing of hands with soap under running water, use the hand sanitiser, nose mask and stick the social distance likewise gathering protocols.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith