Kweku Flick under fire over ‘Ghanaians don’t support’ comment

Kweku Flick, the musician, has sparked controversy after suggesting that his music garners more support from outside Ghana than from within his own country. His frustration stemmed from a tweet where he thanked Tanzanian content creator Tenge Tenge for his genuine love and support. Flick specifically mentioned his hit song 'FRANGŌ', expressing confusion over why the response from abroad seemed stronger than the support he receives at home.

"Sometimes the support you expect from home comes from somewhere else," he tweeted. "Tenge Tenge, my brother, thank you for the genuine love. The people of Ghana know FRANGŌ is a big record, but somehow the support from outside is louder than the support from home." Many Ghanaian music fans found Flick's remarks disheartening, especially those who claimed they have consistently supported and promoted his work.

They accused him of being ungrateful and questioned why he might value foreign recognition more than the diligent backing from his local audience. The issue gained further traction when fellow musician Yaw Tog echoed similar sentiments, echoing the well-known saying that "a hero isn't celebrated in his own home." While some fans supported Flick's stance, arguing that Ghanaian artists often gain more clout after breaking into international scenes, others felt his comments underestimated the local fanbase that has backed him.