Award-winning rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has opened up about the lessons he learned from his ongoing legal dispute involving former management label Ground Up Chale, urging upcoming musicians to seek proper legal advice before signing contracts in the music industry.
Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey published on Friday, May 15, the “Grind Day” hitmaker reflected on the emotional and professional impact of the controversy, disclosing that he entered into agreements at a young age without fully understanding their implications.
According to Kwesi Arthur, the experience taught him the importance of patience and informed decision-making when handling contracts and business relationships in the entertainment industry.
“I signed an agreement when I was quite young. I didn’t understand certain things. I was young and hungry and didn’t really understand certain things. I didn’t have the right legal counsel around me,” he said.
The rapper explained that while the public saw only headlines about the issue, he had already endured the emotional burden behind the scenes long before speaking publicly about it.
“I had already gone through the process and the emotional toll and everything for a long time,” he stated, adding that his decision to address the matter publicly was aimed at putting an end to certain issues happening privately.
Kwesi Arthur declined to go into detail about the dispute, noting that the matter is currently before the courts.
“I don’t really want to go into much detail about things because it’s all legal now. Anything I say might be used against me in court,” he added.
Despite the legal tension, the musician said he hopes his experience can serve as a lesson for young artistes entering the industry.
He stressed the need for fairness in music business agreements and encouraged artistes to protect their interests by involving qualified legal professionals before committing to deals.
“This is a business. Being an art as well, it’s also a business. All parties involved can earn equally, and there can be fair agreements in this industry,” he said.
Kwesi Arthur further noted that he wants his story to spark conversations around fairness and transparency within Ghana’s music industry while helping the next generation of artists avoid similar challenges.
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I signed an agreement when I was young and hungry, I didn’t understand certain things – @KWESIARTHUR_
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— Kafui Dey (@KafuiDey) May 15, 2026
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