Ghanaian Highlife icon Ofori Amponsah has asked Ghanaians to turn their attention from fostering the dead to honouring the living.
On Onua Showtime with Mcbrown, Mr. All4Real discussed the significance of acknowledging and cherishing artists while they are still alive, rather than waiting till they die.
With a great 25-year career in showbiz going to be celebrated in 2024, Ofori Amponsah highlighted his affinity for commemorating people during their lives rather than attending funerals, thinking that real festivity should take place in the present.
“Sometimes people want you to die before they celebrate you and say oh as for this guy he was good. I really don’t like funerals that much, so I rarely attend,” he shared.
According to the ‘Otoolege’ crooner, it is important to extend a helping hand to others whiles the are alive instead of waiting for them to depart from this world before offering support.
“I believe in celebrating the living. If someone wants a cup of water, offer it to them, don’t wait for them to leave this earth before you go and buy stuff for their funeral,” he admonished.
As Ofori Amponsah approaches the 25-year mark in the entertainment industry in 2024, his appeal to recognise the living becomes even more poignant, especially at a time when plenty of legends have been overlooked and only remembered after their deaths.
“You can ask someone for 1 cedi and they’ll not give you but wait and let me die, they’ll find large sums of money to buy a coffin or give donations, I don’t understand this behaviour, we really need to celebrate the living,” he added.
