Fashion entrepreneur Osebo the Zaaraman has revealed that he prefers music with meaningful messages and life lessons. According to him, he avoids songs that focus only on entertainment and rhythm without substance.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, Osebo explained that the message behind a song determines whether he continues listening to it or moves on to another track.
“I’m saying this because it’s my point of view. Every piece of music I listen to teaches me something, so I don’t listen to music that doesn’t make sense,” he said.
He stressed that music should offer more than just a catchy sound, arguing that songs should leave listeners with wisdom, inspiration, or lessons they can apply in life.
“That’s why I say there’s wisdom in gospel music, there’s wisdom in funeral songs, and many highlife songs carry gospel-like messages. It’s the words in a song that make me eager to listen to it,” Osebo added.
The fashionista said his strong preference for gospel, funeral songs, and traditional highlife music comes from the depth of their lyrics and the messages embedded in them.
“If I’m playing a song I’ve never heard before and I don’t hear any sensible advice in it, I skip it,” he said.
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The fashion entrepreneur explained that a song’s meaning matters more to him than its beat, adding that powerful lyrics can create a lasting emotional connection.
“I even dance to funeral songs. I can listen to them while crying and still be nodding my head. I love Awoyo songs,” he disclosed.
Osebo also spoke about his admiration for Awoyo funeral songs, noting that although they often carry emotional themes, their messages make them valuable and memorable.
“Sometimes the music gets deep inside me; it’s almost like a spirit. That’s just who I am. I can play one particular song for an entire month,” he said.
Reflecting on the direction of modern music, Osebo argued that older songs often contained stronger moral lessons and practical advice compared to many contemporary releases.
“The wisdom and advice in the songs from the olden days are different from the kind of music many people make today,” he said.
Osebo concluded that while modern songs may excel in entertainment and production quality, many lack the storytelling, wisdom, and meaningful messages that made older songs stand out.
Watch his statement below.