Behaviour of these fan bases are demonic –Slim Buster

Celebrated Ghanaian musician Slim Buster has raised concerns about the intense loyalty of some of the country's biggest artiste fan bases, describing their behavior as "demonic" and saying it hinders appreciation for good music. In an interview on Moulders FM, Slim Buster argued that these fan bases have created divisions that go beyond normal fan support.

He believes that some supporters are unwilling to listen to music from rival artistes, which means that a good song could be dismissed simply because it comes from a different camp. Slim Buster explained that this behavior limits the music industry, as artistes cannot reach audiences beyond their established supporters. He contrasted the current situation with what he called an "open market" in the industry, where listeners enjoyed music from various artistes without bias.

According to Slim Buster, the more open environment allowed Ghanaian music to flourish. He believes the problem becomes more evident when songs gain popularity mainly among an artiste's own supporters without penetrating other sections of the listening public. Slim Buster wants musicians to shoulder some responsibility by encouraging their fans to listen to other artistes instead of viewing rival musicians as enemies.

"If fan bases are going to exist, artistes should encourage their fans to listen to other artistes," he said. Slim Buster concluded that encouraging listeners to judge songs solely by their quality, rather than the camp or fan base associated with the artiste, would provide greater room for growth in Ghana's music industry.