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Efya Nokturnal, a famous Ghanaian singer, has said that she does not feel the same pressure as other musicians to become internationally famous.<\/p>\n

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In an interview with Berla Mundi on New Day on TV3, Efya said she is in no rush to release any projects in order to gain a worldwide reputation.<\/p>\n

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For me, it\u2019s simply a process, so there\u2019s no urgency. It\u2019s simply a matter of time, I think; I know I\u2019ll get there. Since everyone\u2019s schedule is different, I don\u2019t have to stress out about being late. Nothing gets done quickly around here; I give careful consideration to every move I make. She said, \u201cI am not in a hurry to do things.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Efya was asked how she would answer those who question her lengthy career in the music business and wonder why she has not won any major international accolades.<\/p>\n

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She said, \u201cI am not concerned with what they are thinking, I have won about 45 awards in my career.\u201d It\u2019s selfish on my part.<\/p>\n

She also urged a stop to \u201cunnecessary comparisons\u201d between artists, saying that musicians in Ghana lack the resources available to their counterparts in countries like Nigeria.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhere we\u2019re from, the business sector isn\u2019t as developed as in other locations. Therefore, refrain from comparing. \u201cWe don\u2019t have the financial assistance as most of these artistes do to be signed to international labels to be able to get access to some of the things that these people are getting access to,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Efya\u2019s remarks add fuel to the fire of the current discussion over the health of Ghana\u2019s music business and the success of its artists.<\/p>\n

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The issue has resurfaced as it was revealed that no Ghanaian artists were nominated for a Grammy in 2024.<\/p>\n

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A number of interested parties have questioned the demands made on Ghanaian musicians. Fans on social media, however, have claimed that their favourite artists are slacking in their work.<\/p>\n

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