Ghanaian singer and songwriter Akwaboah, has responded to claims made by fellow musician Kwabena Kwabena regarding the origin of Valentine's Day concerts in Ghana.

In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with DJ Slim, Akwaboah Jr. addressed Kwabena Kwabena's assertion that he pioneered Valentine's Day concerts in Ghana.

Kwabena Kwabena had stated in a recent interview that he was the first person to organise Valentine’s Day concerts Ghana.

"On the 14th of February 2014, that was the first time I did a Valentine's concert," Kwabena said.

Akwaboah expressed surprise at Kwabena Kwabena's claim, revealing that he had always performed at Kwabena Kwabena's concert on February 12th, only to see Kwabena Kwabena announce a Valentine's Day concert on February 14th in 2024.

"Yeah, I was kinda surprised though. I know his concert is always on the 12th of February, and so what we do is on the 12th, I perform for him, and on the 14th, he comes on my show. And I think 4-5 days before time, the team actually called me for a performance for him, and I was like, 'Yeah, I'll come,' and all of a sudden, I see him post the 14th." he told DJ Slim.

When asked about the reason behind the cancellation of his 2024 Shades of Love concert, Akwaboah Jr. explained: "There were two reasons… one was gigs outside the country, and two, I was looking for a bigger venue, and I got the Grand Arena… that was where it was happening. So, from Kwabena's own, I was looking for another big one (venue). And I felt like playing outside the country."

Asked if he was hurt by what Kwabena Kwabena did, he responded in the affirmative.

"In as much as I was hurt I didn't have a problem with him because I am not the only one that can do a show on that day," he said.

Talking about his current relationship with Kwabena Kwabena Akwaboah stated, “it’s been cool I mean, we met at Royal Senchi, we talked about it, I asked, whether they’re doing this year and he said yes and I was like okay cool.”

Meanwhile, Akwaboah's 'Shades of Love Concert 2025' is set to happen at La Palm on February 14th, with regular tickets selling for 300GHS, VIP 500GHS, and VVIP for 750GHS. For reservations and more, call 0246466770.