Ghanaian business mogul and Group Chair of the McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has vowed to boost his investment in the creative arts sector of Ghana.
Noted for his investments across other sectors of the economy, including aviation, the billionaire has revealed he is willing to invest more in the creative arts sector.
Speaking in an interview with NY DJ on BTM Afrika, the businessman revealed that Ghanaian creatives were super talented and forceful and that they only lacked the financial investment to catapult their careers to the next level.
He referred to dancehall artists Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, saying,
“I can tell you that Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy are some of the most talented artists in Africa. None of these Nigerian artists comes close to them, although they are also talented. Their (Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy) music and stage performances are amazing,” he said.
Asked why he would want to invest in the sector, he replied, saying,
“That space brings a lot of money, and I smile where there’s good money, but it’s not my space, so I would want to sit back as the godfather to support (financially, etc.) people to get into that space. You can’t be everywhere. If you’re living in the system, you have to give others a shoulder,” Dr. Daniel McKorley said.
He also called on other businessmen to invest in the creative sector since musicians, among others, were great ambassadors for the country.
“I believe in my heart that they need serious support from businessmen. They are our ambassadors, and I feel we need to invest more in them. I’m not really into that space, but I can see some good young upcoming talents as well.”
In 2022, Dr. Daniel McKorley awarded Ghanaian actor George Quaye a $2 million contract.
