Every artiste is on every show

Ghanaian rapper Ko-Jo Cue has voiced his frustration with the growing trend of overcrowded concert lineups, arguing that shows featuring “every artiste on stage” weaken Ghana’s live performance culture.

The rapper explained that he deliberately avoids performing at events with bloated rosters, as he believes they rob fans of a distinctive concert experience.

“I have a love-hate relationship with shows that have everyone on it,” he said. “It’s not helping our show culture, because every artiste is on every show, so why won’t one save their money to attend Rapperholic instead?”

Ko-Jo Cue made the remarks while reacting to his absence from Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Homecoming, which took place on September 27, 2025, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

The much-anticipated event, which returned to the Ashanti regional capital for the first time in years, drew thousands of fans and featured powerful performances from Sarkodie alongside industry heavyweights like King Promise, Efya, and Black Sherif.

Despite not being part of the lineup, Ko-Jo Cue made it clear that he harbors no ill feelings toward Sarkodie or the event. Instead, his concern lies with the broader structure of Ghana’s entertainment shows.

“There are too many people billed on a show,” he stressed. “I think a Sark show should have about two more artistes and himself, and that’s it.

“So that when people go for other shows, they know it’s different and have more experiences.”