When you move, the people move

Multiple Ghanaian musician KiDi has asked fellow artiste Sarkodie about what continues to motivate him after many years in the music industry.

During a conversation on Apple Radio between the two musicians, KiDi said he had often wondered how long-serving artistes stay motivated after achieving many milestones in their careers.

“Today I want to throw one question to you,” KiDi said in a video sighted by MyNewsGh. “After doing something for so long, like football players who have won everything, what motivates them to keep going?”

He explained that he has always been curious about what keeps Sarkodie active in music despite his long career.

“I’ve always wanted to know what gets you out of bed to still keep soldiering on after all these years of doing this,” KiDi added.

Responding to the question, Sarkodie said his motivation partly comes from seeing younger artistes continue to grow in the industry.

“Whether people believe this or not, it’s because of me seeing you guys do this,” Sarkodie said. “Just the fact that I’m sitting here today talking to you, this is what inspires me.”

The rapper also revealed that there was a time he considered stepping back from music, but encouragement from others influenced his decision to continue.

“There was a time I was trying to take a break and somebody told me, ‘Sarkodie, when you move, the people move,’” he said.

According to him, seeing progress in Ghana’s music scene and watching other artistes succeed continues to motivate him.

“So just to see you guys and everything happening for Ghana, that’s why I’m doing this,” Sarkodie added.