Grief does not simply fade with time, and for Ghanaian highlife musician Akwaboah Jnr, the loss of his father, the legendary Kwadwo Akwaboah Snr, remains an ever-present ache that shapes his music and his journey.
Speaking on Joy Prime TV, the singer shared how his father’s absence continues to weigh on him both personally and professionally. He described his late dad not just as family but as the backbone of his craft.
“My father was more than just a dad, he was my mentor and editor. He corrected my lyrics, rhythms, choruses, beats, everything, before I released any song. Now I have to do it all by myself,” Akwaboah said.
He admitted that each new project reminds him of what he lost. “It’s a big blow I haven’t been able to get over. I miss him every time I’m about to release a new song. Even with this one, ‘Obinim’, he would have listened to the chorus, properly corrected the beats, and made changes where he saw fit,” he explained.
Although the pain lingers, Akwaboah believes it has also given him strength. “As much as it hurts, it has toughened me. I’ve come to realize that I now have to rely on myself,” he added.
