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Published on 2024-02-14 06:45:37
American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has hinted at an upcoming visit to Ghana after holding a recent meeting with Award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeats artist and rapper, Gambo. The historic visit to Ghana is part of Snoop Dogg’s efforts to expand his career internationally and build valuable connections with the Ghanaian music industry.
During their meeting, Gambo took the opportunity to teach Snoop Dogg Twi, the Akan language, and brief him about his upcoming musical album, which he is currently recording in the United States. Snoop Dogg was impressed by the hard work Gambo has been putting into his music career, encouraging the ‘Settle’ singer to keep pushing beyond the limits.
Snoop Dogg, the founder of Doggy Style Records and Owner of Death Row Records, hinted at his intended visit to Ghana, which signifies a pivotal moment for the Ghanaian music industry and the country as a whole.
Their meeting took place in Los Angeles, California on the sidelines of the African pre-Grammy Awards Global Affairs event. This event originated from the CEO of All We Do Is Work, Mr. Terry Williams and presented by Godfather Entertainment with CEO Michael Harris the co-founder of Death Roll Records. During the meeting, they discussed various topics relating to Gambo’s music career and his efforts to promote tourism and diaspora investment in Ghana.
Snoop Dogg was captivated by Gambo’s commitment to marketing the positive side of Ghana internationally through his music. Gambo’s dedication to international collaborations was also evident as he has been collaborating with fellow African musicians. He featured Nigeria’s Goya Menor on his street anthem, ‘Cut Soap’ and worked with Nigerian artist, Lade on his inspiring single, ‘Nobody’. Both collaborations have enjoyed massive airplay and featured prominently in both Nigerian and Ghanaian media.
After taking the time to network and build valuable relationships in the US, Gambo remains focused on his mission to promote Ghana positively and create business opportunities and career development through his music.
Overall, Gambo’s meeting with Snoop Dogg represents a significant milestone in his music career and signifies the rising recognition of Ghana’s music industry and its potential to attract international opportunities and collaborations. Additionally, Snoop Dogg’s hinted visit to Ghana reflects the increasing global interest in African music and culture. His willingness to embrace and learn more about Ghana through its language and music demonstrates a positive step towards promoting cultural exchange and international collaboration in the music industry.
In conclusion, Gambo’s ongoing efforts to promote Ghana and his collaborations with international artists have positioned him as a prominent figure at the forefront of the Ghanaian music industry’s global expansion. His meeting with Snoop Dogg has opened doors to further international collaborations and opportunities, paving the way for a new era of success and recognition in the global music scene.
