Jamaican reggae artiste Gramps Morgan has called on Ghanaians to celebrate and appreciate the country’s music legends while they are still actively creating and contributing to the industry.
In an interview on Joy Prime on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the veteran singer, known for his work with the legendary Morgan Heritage collective, spoke about the upcoming Ghana-Jamaica Homecoming Festival, dubbed “Ghana Meets Jamaica”. He emphasized the need for Ghanaians to honour to homegrown talents before they gain international recognition.
Gramps Morgan singled out Sarkodie as a rare talent who deserves immediate recognition, warning that failure to treasure such artistes could lead to other countries honouring them first.
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“People like Sarkodie, you know, he’s special. Ghana needs to treasure him before it gets to a point where countries like Russia are honouring him. Sarkodie is special. Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Samini, Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede… these are all special artistes,” he said.
He contrasted Ghana’s situation with Jamaica’s music culture, where dancehall pioneers such as Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, and Shaggy are duly recognised and celebrated as national treasures.
Gramps Morgan also shared a personal experience that deepened his admiration for Ghanaian music. He recalled being mesmerised after performing alongside Highlife legend Amakye Dede on a cruise.
“I remember my brethren took me on a cruise and I got a chance to perform with Amakye Dede on the same stage. I always hear Reggie Rockstone talk about Highlife, but to see a Highlife artiste in real time, it was incredible,” he said.
The three time Grammy Award winner revealed that this encounter sparked his deeper interest in Ghanaian music and ultimately led him to establish the Gramps Morgan Music Clinic in Ghana to support and contribute to the local industry.