Ghanaian Highlife artiste, George Kwabena Adu professionally known as Kwabena Kwabena has expressed gratitude to Edward Nana Poku Osei, popularly known as Hammer, one of the producers who played a significant role in shaping his career.
In an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show with Valerie Danso, the highlife star reflected on his early days in the industry and the impact Hammer had on his journey to becoming a mainstream artist.
Recounting their first meeting in 2001, Kwabena Kwabena described Hammer as a mentor who gave him his first real studio experience when he was still an underground artist.
“He actually gave me the opportunity to have that studio experience, to understand what it feels like to be in a professional recording space,” he shared. “Hammer contributed a lot to my growth as a mainstream artist, and for that, he is very special to me.”
Expressing deep appreciation, Kwabena Kwabena acknowledged that he owes Hama a “debt of gratitude” for believing in him and supporting his early career.
His words serve as a heartfelt recognition of the unsung heroes in the music industry who nurture talents behind the scenes, helping shape the careers of many successful artists.
Talking about his latest album, Kwabena Kwabena also revealed that it is a fulfilment of a long-standing promise he made to God.
Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on February 7, 2025, the highlife singer shared the emotional journey behind his seventh studio album, which he dedicated entirely to his faith and gratitude to God.
According to Kwabena Kwabena, after the release of his debut album, he faced numerous challenges that made it difficult to record a second one. At a point, he felt hopeless about continuing his music career. However, after overcoming those struggles, he made a personal vow to God.
“I told God that if He helped me record up to six albums, I would dedicate my seventh album entirely to Him as a way of showing gratitude,” he shared. He drew inspiration from the biblical account of creation, where God rested on the seventh day after creating the universe.
True to his word, after successfully releasing six albums, Kwabena Kwabena embarked on recording his seventh studio album with the sole purpose of honouring his maker. He expressed joy at being able to fulfil his promise, emphasising how deeply meaningful this project is to him.
“You did good; you did good. I’m happy I’ve been able to fulfil it,” he said, reflecting on the journey.
