In spite of his chart-topping hits, exceptional song writing
skills and dominant presence on the music scene a while back, Ofori Amponsah is often criticised
for his not-too-appealing stagecraft.
To help
add good stagemanship to his many accolades, the new management team of the
Alewa singer has devised a plan to ensure that he sparkles on his return to the
secular scene by putting him ‘under house arrest’.
For some
months now, the popular musician is being detained at home and taken through
rigorous rehearsals and daily aerobics to get him in shape for live
performances.
Also, a
band has been provided for the artiste to ensure that he gets used to
performing with a live band for hours.
According
to sources close to his management team, Ofori initially found it quite
difficult coping with the new arrangements but he has since adjusted to the new
guidelines.
Speaking
to Showbiz in an interview last Monday, Ofori Amponsah said he was initially
uncomfortable with his ‘house arrest’ but he knows there is the need to give
his fans the best all the time.
“It is
difficult to stay at home doing the same things over and over again but I have
to go through it because I want to please my fans.
“I
rehearse every day with the band and we go through each song several times till
we are completely satisfied. I used to get bored at first but I understand now
that it is for my own good.
“Since I
announced my return to secular music, I know my fans will want a new image in
terms of my stage shows and that is what I am currently working on,” he said.
According
to the Otoolege hitmaker, his team’s ‘project’ has started to pay off. Last
weekend, he performed at the Ghana Ports and Harbour (GHAPOHA) Management &
Senior Staff Annual Dinner Dance at the GHAPOHA Club House, Tema.
At the
event, Amponsah treated patrons to a string of his hit tracks for two hours and
he sustained his voice quality and energy throughout the period.
He
disclosed that he would be released from his ‘house arrest’ by the end of
February.
“I am back
to highlife music and also to change the perception about my stagecraft. The
GHAPOHA gig was ample testament of the new Ofori Amponsah.”
Source:
graphic.com.gh
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