Rising young Ghanaian musician OliveTheBoy addressed his recent performance at the NDC Youth Manifesto launch on Tuesday, August 12, 2024.
OliveTheBoy performed a few of his hit songs in the presence of former President John Mahama at the high-profile political event held at the premises of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
Some Ghanaians saw the singer’s performance at the NDC Youth Manifesto launch as an endorsement of the party and the former president ahead of the general elections in December 2024.
In an interview with Abeiku Santana on Okay FM, OliveTheBoy denied the speculations of endorsing the party. He stated that he was paid as a musician to entertain the crowd at the event.
He said:
“I haven’t endorsed NDC. It was strictly business. I was hired to perform at the event. It was just like me going to Accravaganza or Afrochella to perform. It was the same thing.”
The young singer explained that he has no concerns about his music career as he is not affiliated with any political party. He added that he would perform at any of their events if paid.
He said:
“If NPP or CPP calls me, I will go and perform. I am not political. It was not an endorsement.”
Below is the video of OliveTheBoy addressing criticisms of his performance at the NDC Youth Manifesto launch:
