Chief One, a Ghanaian artist whose real name is Michael Ivan Nyagamagu, has talked about how he has changed the story of language in the music business. As indicated by a meeting with Amansan Krakye, the craftsman has effectively had the option to make music that individuals can energy to, regardless of whether they grasp his Ewe language.
"Regardless of whether you can't hear my language you'll in any case flow with my tunes," he told the questioner. The music of the Toyota singer has been enjoyed all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and even Cape Coast, where Ewe is not widely spoken.
Chief One asserts that he has been able to make efficient use of his Ewe language, despite the fact that it is not spoken as widely as Akan, Twi, or Ga. I utilized the Ewe how we should utilize it and I typically say that Ewe will be the ish with perfect timing so for me it's a cycle. Because music itself is a language, that is the only thing I believe in, he said.
Chief One's unique style earned him a nomination for "Best New Artiste" at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) for his contribution to the music industry. Even though Chief One lost out to Lasmid, the singer of "Friday Night," many people still enjoy his music.
Chief One has been successful in his career as an artist by using the Ewe language to produce music that appeals to listeners of all backgrounds. His prosperity shows that language doesn't need to be a hindrance in the music business, and that with the right methodology, any language can be utilized really to make extraordinary music.