Ghanaian musician Kwesi Arthur has publicly accused his former management team, including music executive Glen Boateng and members of the Ground Up Chale collective, of intimidation, financial demands, and deliberate attempts to block his independent music releases.
The award-winning rapper made the allegations in a strongly worded social media post that has generated widespread discussion within the entertainment industry. Kwesi Arthur claims he is being asked to pay $150,000 to use images of himself for a current project, and warned that his safety could be at risk amid ongoing disputes with his former team.
“If anything happens to me, Glen Boateng and all team members of Ground Up Chale are responsible and should be held accountable,” he wrote. “I am currently being asked to pay $150,000 for using images of MYSELF for this current project. Ground Up claims to own me, my image, my music, and everything attached to it from 2016 to this day.”
The rapper, who rose to prominence under the Ground Up Chale collective, said he has not worked with or had any affiliation with the company since the release of Son of Jacob. Despite this, he claims he has earned nothing from music released during his tenure with the collective.
“Although I have not worked or had any affiliation to the company since Son of Jacob, I have not made a dime from any of my music within the period I worked with them for years now, and receive constant threats and manipulation from Glen, who is living off of my money and hard work,” he stated.
Kwesi Arthur further alleged that deliberate efforts are being made to frustrate the release of his independent work. He warned fans that any takedown of his current project should be blamed on his former management.
“If, for whatever reason, this project that I am trying to give to my fans independently gets taken down, know Glen is responsible,” he wrote. “He is working constantly around the clock for me to never put out music again.”
The musician explained that he had remained silent for a long time despite the personal toll the situation has taken on him, but decided to speak out for safety reasons.
“I’ve tried to not say anything for a long time, though this has affected my wellbeing and mental health greatly. But for the safety of myself and my family, I choose to publicly share the truth,” he concluded.
As of publication, Glen Boateng and Ground Up Chale had not issued a public response to the allegations.
Kwesi Arthur recently announced he was preparing to release a new body of work, responding to calls from fans and music lovers eager for more independent projects from the rapper.
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