Grammy-winning music legend, Angelique Kidjo, has cautioned musicians against using their art to praise or promote politicians and political parties.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Female Poets Society podcast, Angelique Kidjo explained that she deliberately avoids making music for political figures because political power is temporary.
According to her, artistes who tie their craft to politicians risk losing relevance once the political tides change.
“My father always used to say to us, especially to me as a singer, do not write music for any political party because they come and they go, and once they’re gone, you go with it,” she said.
Kidjo urged her colleagues to remain the voice of the people rather than the voice of the powerful.
“Write your music with your opinions, be free writing your music.
“Don’t be sold to somebody because therefore, you don’t become the voice of the people anymore, you become the voice of the power.”
“And when that power shifts, you’re off the window,” she added.
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