Ghanaian lyricist and songwriter, Amandzeba Nat Brew, has said that the teaching approach adopted by institutions in the country prevents young people from exploring the impact of music from an indigenous perspective
The legendary highlife artist in an interview on Y107.9FM’s Myd Morning Radio Show, YLeaderboard Series segment mentioned that Ghanaians have accepted the western culture and education system, neglecting what makes us African. “We must get educated. We must seek knowledge but that should not question our indigenous wisdom.”
He cited artificial intelligence as a Western educational tool which poses a major threat to the originality of Ghanaians, gradually concealing the country’s natural strength, “Diversity the core reason of seeking education is gradually making us anti-creators of our indigenous and natural ways.”
The ‘Wo Gbe Jeke’ hitmaker believes these practices have left Ghana’s heritage in an inverted nature, which makes no room for authenticity or development. “Our country’s arts and culture which needs to be glorified and upheld are being relegated, because of imported education,”
Amandzeba described the benefits of acquiring education to better our lives and the country at large. He asks “are we getting educated or miseducated ?”
