Ghanaian reggae singer, Julius Amua-Sekyi, known popularly as Shasha Marley has made clear that he does not like to make collaborations on his songs, and given the reason for this.
He stated during an interview with Y97.9FM’s Haruna Babaginda on the Reggae Republic Show that he is always available to collaborate with other artistes on their songs but personally, on his own songs, he has a problem with collaborating.
Giving his reason for this, he explained that “If I make a collaboration and the song becomes a hit, when I’m going to perform at shows and I don’t have that person I collaborated with to perform with me, I feel like it’s a big disappointment to my fans.
Even though collaborations sell, both artistes have to be present whenever there is a performance of that song. For instance, if I collaborate with an international act like Sean Paul and I go to London to perform but I’m unable to go with him probably because he has other shows to perform at, I’m also not a rapper so in that case, I won’t be able to perform to the fans’ satisfaction”.
Shasha noted that he is always available if any artiste wants to put him on a song, however, they need to keep in mind that he may not be available whenever they have a show. If they are comfortable with giving their fans half performances, then the collaboration can happen but personally, he only wants maximum entertainment for his fans, therefore, is not comfortable with making collaborations on his songs.
By: Maureen Dedei Quaye
