Kafui Dei has expressed deep appreciation for Worlasi’s talent.

The media star was part of the audience for record producer, singer-songwriter, rapper and painter Worlasi’s Eka art exhibition at the Barn Door Beergarden, Osu, Accra, on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Kafui Dei spoke exclusively to Prince Benjamin (PB) of the Voice of America (VOA).

“Worlasi is a really talented music and visual artist,” he lauded.

“And I like what he’s doing with the fabric from the Ewe people – it’s called kete.”

The TV personality with national broadcaster GBC noted Worlasi was “jumping off his exposure to that fabric to create music that is quite meaningful”.

“I love the new one Safia. The key to whatever you want is in your pocket. So, maybe, you just have to look inside your pocket and find it. I really like what he’s doing, and I’m here to support him, a hundred per cent.”

“It’s not because I’m from the same ethnic group, but I like music, I like his music, and I like what he’s doing with the culture,” the MC and author clarified.  

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Kafui Dei argued the concept of a global village should not erase diversity in favour of oneness and uniformity.

Worlasi, he indicated, had demonstrated “it’s possible to do great stuff with the culture that some people think is worthless because we’re in a global village. No, we’re part of the global village. So bringing this to what is on offer, I think is great”.

“I wish him more strength and more courage,” he prayed, “in spite of the frustrations and difficulties of being a performing artist in Africa, not just Ghana.”

“He should just push through, who knows? Keep making good stuff, and you’ll definitely be recognised. The cream rises to the top, always,” the YouTuber concluded.

Apart from Kafui Dei, producer and singer Reynolds the Gentleman and filmmaker Nana Kofi Asihene were among the star attendees.

Worlasi explained Eka meant thread or rope in his native Ewe. He said he found it instructive and inspiring how beautiful yards of kente start with just a thread. For his artworks, he creatively presented the fabric in different forms, and to climax the night’s event, he performed his latest single, Safia, which heralds his upcoming Ewe-centric album.

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