By Nan Quojo Antwi - Boasiako
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| Patoranking |
The Nigerian reggae- dancehall artist has high
esteem for Ghanaian music and culture, disclosed in an interview recently. He
said it was not easy living in Ghana without his parents but he cannot deny the
fact that he loves and appreciates everything Ghanaian.
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie known by
his stage name Patoranking, was a student in Ghana at the University of Cape
Coast (UCC) and said his parents had sent him to school but left to pursue his
career in music.
“I love Ghana; it is a peaceful
country. I lived there alone. It was not easy but I loved living in Ghana” he
said.
The reggae-dancehall artiste came
on the music scene with his song “Alubarika” that featured Timaya, his country man and
mentor on it under Dem Mama Records.
On February 9, 2015, Patoranking
announced through Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP
Records.
Describing his feelings for Ghana,
he said, “I love their music and cultural heritage. They have a strong music
scene than Nigeria and it is one of those amazing things that attracted me”
If you know Ghana really well, you
would agree with Patoranking perfectly. The food, the music, the people and how
hospitable they are is very unique on the African continent. Ghana indeed is
the gateway to Africa.
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