I deserve to be the national ambassador for promoting smock – King Ayisoba
Traditional musician King Ayisoba has expressed disappointment in the government for overlooking him for an ambassadorial role in promoting Ghana’s traditional smock despite his years of work popularizing the garment. He believes he deserves the appointment, citing years of work to project the traditional garment locally and internationally. King Ayisoba says his contribution to promoting […]
King Ayisoba, the celebrated traditional musician, has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's decision to exclude him from an ambassadorial role aimed at promoting Ghana's traditional smock. Despite his decades-long dedication to showcasing the garment locally and internationally, Ayisoba feels he is being overlooked. He argues that his commitment to the cause dates back nearly two decades, long before the current surge in interest.
In 2008, Ayisoba initiated the Fugu Festival, organizing events at key venues such as the National Theatre and Alliance Française, and later expanding the initiative to Kumasi, Bongo, Bole, and Burkina Faso. His music videos, including "I Want to See You My Father," serve as testimony to his constant promotion of the smock through his music and performances.
He questioned the selection of Wiyaala, another musician, as the national ambassador for fugu promotion, asserting that his own achievements merit greater recognition. Ayisoba has contacted Wiyaala's manager to express his concerns, and he believes that President John Dramani Mahama, whom he considers a brother, is aware of his contributions to preserving the cultural identity of northern Ghana.
He also raised concerns about potential corruption in such decision-making processes, emphasizing that recognition should go to those whose efforts truly deserve it.
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