Musician-turned-political activist Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has revealed that he was never particularly fond of his own music.
In a candid interview on the Upside Down show on Channel One TV, hosted by Nana Tuffuor Boateng and Frema Adunyame, A Plus opened up about his uneasy relationship with his musical career.
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I created music that I couldn’t listen to. Whenever I heard someone play my songs, I just wished they would end
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A Plus explained that his discomfort stemmed from the language and subject matter in his tracks, which he felt did not align with his personal values or artistic preferences.
Recalling a dramatic moment at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, A Plus described a situation where the intense reaction of fans made him feel unsafe. “I had to leave that moment,” he said with a laugh, noting the unpredictable nature of fame.
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Despite his personal misgivings about his music, A Plus emphasised that his primary goal was to use music as a platform to raise awareness about national issues. “I made music because I wanted my voice to be heard. I saw myself as a leader who used my art to inspire change,” he said.
His reflections offer a rare glimpse into the inner conflict that some artistes face—striving for impact while not necessarily connecting with their own creative output. A Plus’s journey highlights the complexity of artistic expression, particularly when intertwined with activism and public service.
