Efiya Otiwaa demands public apology from GMB’s Ampomaa over ‘Nananom’ song

Afro-spiritual Ghanaian musician Efiya Otiwaa, the creator of the song "Nananom" released through Asaase Records, has called for Ghana’s Most Beautiful contestant representing the Ashanti Region, Ampomaa, to publicly apologize. The controversy arises from Ampomaa's claim that "Nananom" is a folk song, which Efiya argues is incorrect and an unauthorized use of her work.

Efiya insists that her song should receive proper credit on the same stage where this misunderstanding occurred. She believes Ampomaa should acknowledge her as the original composer of "Nananom" and resolve the confusion about the song's origins. Efiya also uses this incident to shed light on a broader issue where African creative works are often misattributed or credited to the wrong creators or traditions.

She advises performers to verify the origin and creator of any creative work before using it and to seek permission if necessary. Efiya believes that an apology on the same platform would not only rectify the situation but also show respect for Ghanaian creatives and the significance of crediting creators appropriately.