My first encounter with Wutah was when we were on board the same bus for a show in Kumasi in 2005. They had just released their first single, ‘Big Dreams’ and were making waves with their fine reggae tune. We slept in the same hotel and on Sunday afternoon just before our return to Accra, I had a short but deep chat with the duo.
That was five years ago and when I look back; it makes me believe dreams can be possible. They told me that ‘Big Dreams’ was written eight years before it was finally released indicating that they had come a long way as music makers. Indeed Wutah are the most humble musical group in Ghana.
Wutah say the stability that the music industry in Ghana is experiencing currently was spearheaded by them. “Having served in the industry for at least five years, our little contributions have made a positive impact on Hip Life”.
In an interview inside the plush VIP of the Aphrodisiac night club, Risky noted that “I come to the club to see how our works are doing and it feels good to know that we are not doing any bad”. In 2005, the duet came out with their maiden album “Burning Desire”. The hit track “Big Dreams” was loaded with so much inspiration such that the words of the song will lift up a depressed soul. The song eventual won Reggae Song of the Year at the 2006 Ghana Music Awards.
Risky and his partner PV are a perfect combination. They are not the very strident type and also like to keep a low profile but that does not mean they are not a house hold name.
Their latest album which is their second is dubbed "Kudos" and is doing tremendously well with 'kotosa' making massive waves. “As musicians we are the mouth piece of the masses so we take our time to come out with quality lyrics and beats”, Risky said. The album won two awards at the 2010 Ghana Music Awards (GMA) even though many tipped them to win more.
Risky noted that the relationship between him and PV is so strong they can hardly break apart. “Together we shall forever stand”.
By: Selase Attah
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