Xo senavoe biography of christopher

Obviously, everybody else has gone through some sort of discrimination. If you are a black person, you probably went through some racism. If you hear somebody probably said something about your tribe or treated you differently because of the tribe you belong to or they belong to. Senavoe continued "I grew up in Ghana, lived in Kumasi before.

We are exposed to it all the time. Every tribe has some stereotypes that people play about with each other, the joke; and there is nothing wrong with the jokes, but when it becomes something that people literally treat you better for; or worse for because of their tribe or your tribe, then I think that is a problem. Drawing the line between identity and tribalism, the rapper said "Tribalism is where whatever you are translates into how you treat people differently.

Or however you are, or however they are translate into you treating them differently. For example, if I am proud of being a black person, or I am proud of being an Ashanti person, or I am proud of being an Ewe person, there is nothing wrong with that. There is nothing wrong with the pride that comes with the identity. But if I treat someone worse because I am from this tribe and you are from the other tribe, and then there is a problem.

And if I treat someone better because they are from a particular tribe, and I am from another or the same tribe, then that becomes a problem as well. The result is that most get frustrated and quit. What XO is pointing at is the fact that one can have all the talent but would be overlooked when the best rapper list is compiled or at awards shows.

He drummed home a very solid point many rapping in English have seen unfold in their careers. Other rappers such as JaySo and M. It seems to be the case that unless you become a sellout, chances of an English speaking rapper get the attention like his Twi peers is near impossible. Amidst the celebratory tweets, some pointed out how suddenly everybody is praising Rocky.

Some fans were offended that people have suddenly become fans of Mr. One group who got bashed for being hypocritical was the radio presenters who never played his song. Yet, these DJs will play hip hop from American artistes and show their videos for free. The English speaking rappers get overlooked and disrespected as if they are doing something awkward and strange.

One is not saying English rappers should be supported even if their music is trash. The best ones deserve the push and support. JaySo dropped a solid album and how many DJs are playing? People should understand that not every Ghanaian English rapper has command over the local dialects. This however, should not be criminalized by those with the power by refusing to play their songs on radio.

Coles, we must show them love as well. On Ghost, the world discovered that X. O, unlike other rappers, has command over the language-English- as well as Ashanti, Akuapem and Fante versions. His choice to rap in English has served him good as seen by the huge audience he has in Nigeria and South Africa. And in Ghana, it is growing steadily.

Xo senavoe biography of christopher

On Ghost, XO not only expressed his personal views about the unfairness in the music scene, he brought, from the whispering chambers, the tumor that is afflicting and killing the dreams of artistes- especially locals rapping in English into the public sphere. Very well written piece and insight. Never thought of this angle before. I have XO as one of the best ever to do it!

Hope he comes back soon. I hope he comes back to it soon too. And thanks for leaving a comment. Your email address will not be published.