UK-based Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG has admitted that he does not receive enough credit for his role in the global Afrobeats movement but says his focus is on a much bigger mission.

In an exclusive interview with NY DJ on Y102.5FM, the multiple MOBO Award-winning artist said that, on a personal level, the lack of recognition can be frustrating.

“A thousand per cent. As a human being, everybody will be bothered that you’re not being recognised for the hard work and the foundation you put in place for everything to work,” he said.

However, he stressed that his purpose goes beyond accolades and public praise.

“As someone who knows that he has a bigger purpose than what other human beings will say, you just have to get on with it because we are not done yet. Eventually, you’ll see who the real contributor is,” he added.

Fuse ODG, who played a key role in popularising Afrobeats internationally in the early 2010s, emphasised the need to tell the African story truthfully and intentionally. He revealed that his team is taking deliberate steps to ensure his contributions are properly acknowledged in history.

“Sometimes the biggest contributors don’t get their credit, but for me, the bigger purpose is that we want to take over the world with our music and also for the world to understand how powerful Africans are through the music,” he explained.

He acknowledged that while he has been “one of the main contributors as to why Afrobeats is where it is today”, the credit has not matched his input. Still, he remains committed to his long-term vision.

“It’s a marathon. Eventually, the world will get to know. You can’t get lost in a short-term false narrative. You have to focus on what your mission is,” he concluded.

Fuse ODG has consistently used his platform to promote African identity and empowerment. Since his debut, he has been deliberate about telling Africa’s story through music. His latest album, Spirit of New Africa, continues that mission with tracks such as 54 Countries and Sundiata.

“The main purpose of this new album is for us to reclaim who we are. Through the music, I want to remind our people how powerful we are. If we know how powerful we are, we will be able to use our energies to rebuild our countries,” he said.