It's insane! - Hammer Nti, McAbraham criticize Blacko, media practitioners over profanities

Multiple award-winning broadcaster Hammer Nti and gospel artiste McAbraham have expressed their disgust at the proliferation of profanities on the airwaves.

Lashing out at his colleagues in the media industry, the host of the 'Hammer Time' entertainment show on Kumasi-based Pure FM bemoaned the open utterances of vulgarity by musicians and journalists across the country, describing it as insane.

Hammer noted that what has become the new normal is absurd and questioned the role the Christian Council, National Media Commission, owners of media houses, and stakeholders are playing in addressing this issue.

He stressed that our moral values are being eroded by these gatekeepers who are supposed to uphold ethical standards and promote customs.

"I am disappointed in Black Sherif. He used to have my respect, but I must say it's all gone. I wonder what he was thinking. How can you be vulgar in a public song and be okay with it without considering the impact it will have on the kids who look up to you? It's very shameful."

"Recently, a kid used a vulgar expression from his 'shut up' song towards a teacher. It was painful to hear about that. Where did we go wrong as a society to allow this to become normal?" Hammer queried.

Adding his voice to the concern, seasoned musician McAbraham lamented the eroding moral fibre of society, led by his colleagues and media practitioners.

He questioned why media owners would allow some broadcasters to discuss marital issues on air when even in courts, it is done in-camera.

"We have lost our way as a society. How can we allow these profane sentiments on our radios and TVs? Let's think and behave like humans. Our children are learning from us; we can't afford to lose our values," he stated.

Watch an excerpt of the outburst by the two leading entertainment figures in the country over the continuous use of unrestrained vulgar language on the airwaves.