Yaw Tog Laments On How Ghanaians Treated Him As A Teen Star

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.

FIND FULL CONVERSATION HERE:

https://youtu.be/nXQZoe_6yYs