Nana Acheamfour, Mary Agyapong join fight against drug abuse with ‘Tontonte’

Ghanaian musician and storyteller Nana Acheamfour has joined the growing campaign against drug abuse among young people with the release of a socially conscious song titled Tontonte.

The song features veteran Ghanaian vocalist Mary Agyapong and was produced by renowned Ghanaian music producer Appietus.

Tontonte addresses issues including indiscipline, peer pressure and the harmful effects of drug abuse, particularly among young people.

The release comes at a time when concerns over substance abuse and youth indiscipline continue to dominate public discourse, with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment pushing its “Red Means Stop” campaign to discourage substance abuse, particularly the misuse of substances popularly associated with “Red”.

Through the song, Nana Acheamfour adds his voice to the national conversation, using music and storytelling to encourage young people to consider the consequences of the choices they make.

Nana Acheamfour is known for combining rap and storytelling to communicate social messages through his music.

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His career has also seen him work with Ghanaian highlife legend Kojo Antwi, making him one of the relatively few rappers and storytellers to have been featured by the veteran musician.

Meanwhile, Mary Agyapong brings years of experience in Ghanaian popular music to the collaboration. She has been associated with several notable musical projects, including Ade dɛ dɛ with the late dancehall artiste Sonni Balli.

The production of Tontonte was handled by Appietus, one of Ghana’s respected music producers whose work has contributed to the development of contemporary Ghanaian popular music.

Beyond its musical appeal, Tontonte seeks to serve as a reminder to young people about the importance of discipline and responsible decision-making.

As the “Red Means Stop” campaign seeks to raise awareness about substance abuse, the song provides an additional platform for the message to reach young people through radio, communities, homes and digital platforms.

Tontonte, therefore, arrives not merely as another musical release but as a call for reflection and responsibility among the youth.

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