Written by Christabel Newman
When Yaw Tog sat in conversation with Jay Foley, Lerny
Lomotey, and Creal on The Big Conversation, the atmosphere was charged with
reflection, honesty and insight. The young rapper, now 22, who took Ghana’s
music industry by storm at just 17, opened up about his journey from teenage
stardom to a more grounded and purposeful adulthood.
Yaw Tog speaks with a calm self–assurance that belies
his age. His reflections reveal an artiste learning to balance creativity, fame
and personal growth.
The Culture Squad delves deep into his evolution from
his early hit SORE, which made him a household name, to his quieter moments of
self–discovery. Despite his growing fame, education remains a priority and he
mentions how his mother, once skeptical about his musical ambitions, has become
one of his strongest supporters.
“She started supporting when I said I wanted to do
music,” he said with a smile. “She was giving me cash…”
As difficult as growing up in the spotlight was, Yaw Tog admits that public expectations were often overwhelming. He says, “I think people thought I was like 30 years old…the pressure was too much.”
Rather than being discouraged, he’s learned to channel
those criticisms into motivation.
He states further that getting too much love as an
artiste, isn’t good, but rather people who seem not to like you are the people
pushing your project.
A profound part of the conversation is when the rapper
discusses spirituality and music, a theme that runs through much of his recent
work.
“Music is spiritual, trust me,” he said earnestly.
“It’s not just about being in the studio and saying whatever you want. It’s
about what’s happening around you, your personal life, your energy.”
Through recent tracks like ASEM BEN, CASAMIGOS and
EBOSO, Yaw Tog continues to craft music that mirrors the reality of the chaos
and calm of growing up in the public eye. For him, the goal goes beyond
personal success; it’s about inspiring a generation – the Gen Zs!
The interview paints an vivid, unapologetic portrait
of a young artiste defining fame on his own terms. Behind the accolades and
social buzz is a 22– year– old who still calls his mother before big decisions,
writes from the heart and still believes that music, at its core, is a
spiritual journey.
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