Multi-talented showbiz personality, Kofi Adjorlolo has recounted his days as a radio presenter in Ghana and disclosed that he won’t hesitate to come back on radio, should he be approached by any reputable media firm.
In an exclusive interview with Kumasi-based Pure FM, the veteran actor in answering to a question revealed that, he received his first ‘payola’ as a radio presenter from Legendary musician, Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu) when he released his first track ‘Yee Ye AKA Akwantoum’ in the early 90’s.
Kofi Adjorlolo stated that although he took the money which was quite substantial from Lumba, he never played the song.
“Payola becomes only bad when you insist on it being given to you before you perform the duties you are already being paid for but aside that, if someone appreciates your support and as a form of gesture gives you something, I don’t think it is bad.
I remember my first payola was from Lumba when he released his first song ‘Yee Ye aka Akwantoum’… I will be honest here, although the money was huge in those times, I never played the song.
It was because I wasn’t used to that kind of highlife style. Lumba came out with something different from that of J.A Adofo and the legends we were used to then.
I remember very well either his mother or auntie brought me the said amount, I think if I see the person, I can tell who exactly it was that brought the money.”
It was the most popular Ghanaian music. So I came back to Ghana in 1993 to promote it more.”
Kofi Adjorlolo has received several laurels in recognition of his significant contribution to the Ghanaian and Africa showbiz industry.
Source: My News GH
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