Hiplife star Obour has admitted Reggie Rockstone is deserving of a national award. While he couldn’t tell why the Hiplife grandpapa was denied the honour, he didn’t fall short of giving the Hiplife grandpapa all the credit due. Obour was conferred a grand medal for excellence in music and distinguishing himself among his contemporaries.
“I wasn’t aware I was going to receive the award until I received a letter two weeks before the event,” he told Radio Gold’s Solid Gold Countdown. Obour is thought to have won the honour due to his road safety campaign and a project for youth empowerment. Watch video: President Obour by Obour
There have been gripes about his national honour in showbiz circles mainly because the founder of the genre of music that made Obour big wasn’t honoured. Obour claims he has tried calling the Hiplife grandpapa but his phone has been off. Reggie Rockstone is yet to make a statement on the controversy.
“I think the media is just trying to create something cos the Reggie Rockstone I know will be proud that I got the award,” he said.
When asked whether he wants to be president of Ghana, Obour said he is a musician and intends to remain so. His next album is to be released early next year after the 2008 elections.
