Audio By Carbonatix
Rapper Eno Barony says a large number of musical talents in the country, especially females, are often limited by societal norms to do Gospel music.
The ‘Rap Goddess’ hitmaker, also a Reverend Minister's daughter, said many upcoming musicians have little or no option than to sing gospel music because there is a misconception about women who do not conform to the norm.
“It boils down to our background, where a woman is always expected to be God-fearing. It leaves most talented girls having to sing gospel music only, even against their will," she said.
Speaking alongside industry colleague MzVee on Joy FM's Strong & Sassy on the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, the VGMA Rapper of the Year nominee said these beliefs make it difficult for aspiring female secular musicians to fully harness their potential.
She shared her experience in overcoming her family's expectations on becoming a gospel musician because she sang in church as a child.
Eno Barony explained that this is the reason why there is a large number of women in the Ghanaian gospel music industry as opposed to the male-dominated secular music industry.
The musician, who openly identifies as a "non-conformist" also fumed at limitations placed on women in society.
“Women have always been restricted, and society always has a list of do’s and don’ts for the female child. But I think when you allow yourself to be limited, you never move ahead,” she said.
Eno Barony was addressing challenges women face in the music industry.
Latest Stories
-
Bank of Ghana engages stakeholders in Techiman
6 minutes -
PIAC unable to verify GH¢21m petroleum-funded projects in Ayawaso West
13 minutes -
Ketu North MP led delegation petitions government over deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme
17 minutes -
Unpaid contractor delays KATH Mother and Baby Unit as materials deteriorate
22 minutes -
Kofi Adams says Ghanaians ignored warnings over World Cup visa payments
27 minutes -
Banks to apply 20% VAT on cross-border digital payments with Ghana-issued cards
32 minutes -
Education Minister appeals to GAUA to call off strike, resume work on October 19
37 minutes -
Mahama assures Assemblies of God of support for World Congress
42 minutes -
Ghana must prioritise home-grown AI solutions to meet national needs – UNDP
46 minutes -
Mahama truly cares – Obuobia Darko-Opoku
50 minutes -
Fire at GRIDCo Mallam substation disrupts power in parts of Accra
59 minutes -
Your client is Parliament, not a party; remain honest even when unwelcome – Speaker
1 hour -
Mahama urges chiefs to help tackle galamsey, protect water bodies
1 hour -
Bank of Ghana pilots digital cross-border payments with Rwanda, Nigeria
1 hour -
Cedi edges higher as GoldBod boosts dollar supply to banks
1 hour