Ghanaian rapper Kwaw Kese has shared why he frequently stays away from entertainment events and other artistes’ performances.
Speaking on Hitz FM, the hiplife star explained that his absence from industry gatherings is deliberate, stemming from past experiences with colleagues who, according to him, display fake support in public.
He recounted organizing his own concert and inviting several artistes he had previously supported at their events. However, none of them showed up, choosing instead to attend another show hosted by a younger musician on the same night, an experience he described as both disappointing and revealing.
He said the incident confirmed his long-held belief that the industry lacks genuine friendship and loyalty. According to him, many people in the entertainment space smile and act cordial but hold negative feelings behind the scenes.
“People that I have shown love to multiple times on their stages did not show up. But that same night, there was another show somewhere, a Gen Z was having a show, and they showed up for the Gen Z,” he said.
Kwaw Kese added that he avoids such spaces because he refuses to pretend or maintain fake relationships.
“I am not a pretender. I’m not the type who will come and smile with you while something else is going on in my head. So, when pretenders meet, I don’t go there. The industry is full of fake people. They’ll see you today, smile with you, but behind you, there’s a lot going on,” he stated.
