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Legendary Highlife musician Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar has expressed

disappointment in the performance of the current government.

According to the Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), the

government has reneged on a lot of promises it made prior to the 2016 elections.

Rex in an interview with Graphic Showbiz said even though some steps have been taken to make

the creative arts better, they have failed to yield results because the impact has been minimal.

“Honestly, NPP’s manifesto was just a love letter to the creative arts industry because if we are to judge them by where they outline a number of projects for the creative industry, then they have failed woefully,” he said.

In the 2016 manifesto of the New Patriotic Party promised to review and implement the

Culture Policy developed under the administration of former President J. A. Kufuor.

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It also promised to provide Division of the High Court which would deal with all matters relating to intellectual property rights, establish a Creative Arts Council to coordinate and harmonize the fragmented art associations and to pursue the construction of modern large seating theaters in every regional capital except Accra.

“Is it not interesting that while the industry is crying for attention and investment, the sector Ministry has bought the hosting rights of AFRIMA at an expensive fee when it doesn’t benefit the country? Do we know how the amount invested in that Nigerian owned project would have fetched our industry?” he asked.

He expressed disappointment in the government for inaugurating cultural centers instead of constructing the theaters they promised.

Rex Omar was one of the celebrities who openly declared their support for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2016 elections.

Highlife legend, Rex Omar has said that a song may be described as profane depending on the

angle from which one looks at is.

According to him, many Ghanaians are quick to judge everything based on their faith rather

than appreciating the creativity artistes put in their work.

The veteran artiste has, therefore, urged Ghanaians to give their wards sex education rather

than protecting them from it since the children are already aware of what they are being protected from.

“The internet is everywhere. Children use phones nowadays. The kids we think we are protecting are more exposed than what we think they are,” he said, adding “…yes, let talk about it; let write songs about it as we write songs about so many things.”

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Speaking on Hitz FM Tuesday morning, November 13, Rex Omar said profane songs are

written based on life experiences, stressing that creativity is the thing of the mind.

The Abiba hitmaker, however, kicked against attempts to censor songs in Ghana because to him,

censorship will kill creativity since it will control lyrics of songs and that will make artistes

stiff in playing with words.

“The attraction between a man and a woman is natural.. its part of creation,” he added.

Veteran highlife musician, Rex Omar has debunked rumors making rounds that he said he would never allow his kids to become musicians in Ghana.

There are several reports on the various social media platforms suggesting that Rex Omar has said he would not allow his children to take music as a career in Ghana.

But speaking in an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, the “Nhyira” hitmaker said he doesn’t recall making those assertions.

According to him, he meant, he would forbid his children from taking up music as full-time careers in Ghana.

Rex noted further that as lucrative as it may sound, he thinks it would be unwise to depend solely on music in Ghana since it doesn’t pay much, compared to western countries.

“If there are musicians who have made money then it wasn’t through music. They all know the truth. We should understand our country is a small one. You are kind of unemployed if you play 2 shows a year. Some play 200 shows but not the situation in Ghana…” he said.

However, in reacting to his statements on the same Daybreak Hitz show, Ghanaian musician, Akoo Nana said Rex Omar didn’t speak well.

Akoo Nana believes that the statement Rex made has the tendency to kill the dreams of children who want to venture into music in the country.

“It is because of people like Rex Omar that’s why people don’t have money. Don’t discourage the children. When I started my career I looked for a business manager. I respect him to say we should have business but he should look for solutions too.” He Said.

Veteran Musician, Rex Omar says, Renowned Sound Engineer Appietus does not have what it takes to lead the Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGA).

Appietus, recently made known his intention to contest for the position when nominations open on the Starr Drive with Giovanni.

According to the “Dada Di Da” crooner, the dynamics at MUSIGA goes beyond the capabilities of the sound engineer.

“I know people are trying to step into the shoes of Obuor, but most of the people are just trying to ‘chop the post’. I don’t believe Appietus understands what MUSIGA stands for. Appietus cannot handle MUSIGA, it’s not as easy as people think it is,” Rex Omar told Bola Ray on Starr Chat Wednesday.

He also showered praises on the current President of the union, Bice Kufour, aka Obour. Out of 100  percent, Rex Omar graded his performance 70 percent.

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“When he started he was young and passionate and so cannot be said to be perfect, but I think Obuor has done well and I’ll score him 70%. He has taken MUSIGA to another level. The question is when Obuor leaves, who will be able to take MUSIGA to another level?”

The ‘Paapa’ hit maker also took a swipe at young musicians over the love for money over the job.

“Any seminar you organize, if you’re not sharing money, people do not want to attend.  Especially the up and coming musicians”.

Highlife musician, Rex Owusu Marfo best known as Rex Omar has commended C.E.O of EIB Networks, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi (Bola Ray) for supporting the Ghanaian music industry.

The ‘Paapa‘ singer  was among a host of dignitaries who graced the 41st birthday celebration of Mr. Adisi last week.

The birthday celebration which came off at the at the Polo Club Restaurant in Accra saw many public figures in attendance.

According to Rex Omar, he joined his colleagues at the event as a way of showing his appreciation to the ace broadcaster.

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“Bola Ray as we know him has done a lot in the industry. He has supported a lot of up and coming artistes. He is someone who has always been supporting the creative industry especially the music industry so i thought that it was good for all of us to show appreciation and let him know how we appreciate him.” He told Eli Kharis on Rythmz Live on GhOneTV.

Rex Omar also noted the disunity among Ghanaian artistes, both the young and old ones. He further called on them to unite to help grow the Ghanaian music industry.

“It is not only the young artistes. Even the old artistes are not unified, and it has had its effect on the up and coming artistes. Most creative people have a chip on their shoulder so it makes it difficult for them to be together unless some neutral people like Bola Ray. Also is the management around these artistes, because they are all competing brands everyone wants to be in their corner and show who he is. It takes people who are neutral to us to help unify us.”