Music espouses varied themes- from entertainment to education, music wield much power and influence in our lives. However certain songs offends one’s sensibility and thus labelled repulsive based on one’s own perspective (subjective).
In this context, they become controversial. Ghgossip presents to you five most controversial Ghanaian songs of all time.
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Tuabodom- Nkasei
Tuobodom is arguably the most controversial song out of the list we have here. It was composed by two friends Kwame Godlove Yeboah (Shy) and Isaac Mensah (Naa K) who make up the group, Nkasei.
The song is folkloric, revealing the backward nature of some folks who lived in a town called Tuobodom in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. According to the song as told by the musicians, many years ago a school in Tuabodom was invited to participate in a sports competition in Kumasi. Prior to their departure, one of the teachers of the school decided to teach the students a very unique song that will make the people of Kumasi acclaim them as The Brutal Of The Brutest
Nkasei’s song further taunted the people, saying they have never seen a tarred road before. In a bid to add elements of creativity to this non-fiction, punctuated by witty lyrical content, Nkasie rather caused a measure of alienation to a section of their fans.
The popularity of song was so widespread and cemented the pedigree of the two rappers. However the content caused outrage among the people from that place who complained bitterly they could not contain the scorn and ridicule. The song was even discussed in the parliament (yes, parliament) in a bid to ban it outright! This is the real definition of ‘controversial.’
Download==>>Nkasei-Tuabodom
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Aben Woha-Daddy Lumba
Historically Aben Woha is one of the best-selling music in Ghana. It contained lewd lyrics woven seductively around sekz. The song divided opinions among Ghanaians. Whilst the funky beat and the interesting lyrics were irresistible, people called for ban the song to safeguard the morality of the youth.
Eventually, the defunct Choice Fm, led by Tommy Annan Forson banned the song from being played on their station. Aben Woha gained a controversial status and that soared the popularity of Daddy Lumba, one of the best Highlife musicians of our time.
Download==>>Aben Woha-Daddy Lumba
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Scent No-Barima Sydney
Sydney has been a very controversial figure in the music circles so it didn’t come as a surprise when he did Scent No. He talked about personal hygiene in the song but the manner at which he went about it annoyed some people.
The song was very popular, flying on the wings of its controversial status.
Download==>>Scent No-Barima Sydney
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Moses-A.B Crentsil
If you are looking for the most sekzual explicit song ever produced in Ghana, look no further. The answer is definitely Moses, composed by A.B Crentsil somewhere in the 80s. The song was so bad that it banned from being played on radio.
Aside the lewd aspect, the song is punctuated by hilarious elements. In fact you have to listened to this song to experience the imagery it creates.
Download==>AB Crentsil.mp3
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Agyeii-R2bees
R2bees have established themselves as formidable Hiplife group their emergence in 2008. Their hit song Agyei which featured rapper Sarkodie and Nana Boroo was disqualified for Ghana Music Award because it contained sekzual themes.
In fact the video is more explicit than the lyrics itself.
Download==>Agyeii-R2bees.mp3
