Kwaku Osei Koranteng Asiedu, better known as KOKA, a well-known entertainment critic and event organizer, is making headlines once again.
This time, he claims responsibility for the rising success of Ghanaian artiste King Paluta’s song “Makoma.”
In a recent discussion on Asempa FM’s ‘Asempa Showbiz Review’ program, KOKA stated that his controversial comments about the song had sparked widespread interest and increased its listenership.
Despite facing backlash for initially calling King Paluta’s singing voice “useless,” KOKA believes his criticism played a pivotal role in the song’s success.
KOKA issued an apology for his harsh words, but emphasized that his influence has significantly boosted “Makoma’s” popularity.
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He bragged on radio claiming, “I’m not saying radio stations shouldn’t play his songs. In fact, someone called me to say, ‘Thank you because you are the reason I listened to this song.’ Before our conversation, he had around 800 hits, but now he’s over a million. Check his streams on digital platforms; they have doubled.”
According to KOKA, the attention generated by his remarks led to a surge in the song’s views and streams, propelling it to over a million listens on various digital platforms. He proudly stated, “I was the one who made it happen. It was because of what I said that people paid attention to his songs. Tell me, who has had a conversation without playing the song? Because of the dislike for me, people are playing the song even more. If someone hating me will help this boy grow in the space and mature, then I welcome it.”
In a video circulating on social media, KOKA acknowledged that his words were poorly chosen but clarified that his primary intention was to ensure longevity and sustained success for Ghanaian artists like King Paluta. Despite the initial backlash, KOKA stands by his claim that his critique was instrumental in making “Makoma” a hit song.