Trigmatic Says Ghanaian Music Is Not As Globally Known As Many Believe

Ghanaian rapper and cultural music advocate, Trigmatic, has shared candid reflections about the global reach of Ghanaian music, suggesting that the industry may not be as internationally recognised as many believe.

Speaking on the Big Convo, the musician explained that his perspective shifted after performing at Felabration in Nigeria, the annual festival honouring Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.

According to him, the experience became a turning point in his career and influenced the direction of his music.

Trigmatic recalled that during the performance, Yeni Kuti, daughter of Fela Kuti, was so impressed by his performance that she extended his stage time from the originally scheduled slot to about 30 minutes.

“That moment changed everything for me,” he said.

However, the experience also revealed a deeper reality about the global visibility of Ghanaian music.

“We are not as known as we think we are,” he admitted.

Trigmatic explained that while Ghana once had strong musical exports particularly in the highlife genre, the industry has gradually lost some of its international influence.

He noted that musicians across Africa often reference legendary Ghanaian highlife acts such as Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, yet rarely mention many of the current generation of artistes.

According to him, the issue is not necessarily a lack of talent but a need for stronger industry structures and consistent international engagement.

The artiste added that his travels and performances across several African countries have reinforced the importance of promoting authentic African sounds and strengthening Ghana’s musical identity.