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Rising Ghanaian artiste Olivetheboy has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent performance at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Manifesto launch.

It’s strictly business, not an endorsement - Olivetheboy on his NDC Performance | Pulse Ghana

Dorcas Agambila

<h1>Speculation has been rife about his association with the opposition political party, but he clarified that his appearance was strictly professional.</h1>

<p>In an interview on Okay FM, the singer emphasised that <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/olivetheboy-signs-with-sony-musics-columbia-records/ld0yxp3">his performance was not an endorsement </a>of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).</p>

<p>Olivetheboy explained that he received an invitation to perform from Sharaf Mahama, son of former President John Mahama, and viewed the opportunity as a business engagement.</p>

<p><em>“I was hired to perform, just like I am billed at Afrochella or any other event. My performance is not tied to any political endorsement,”</em> he stated.</p>

<p>The artiste further expressed his apolitical stance, saying, <em>“If the NPP calls me today, I will perform. If the CPP comes tomorrow, I will still go and perform. I have friends from all political parties, and if I have been hired to perform, I surely will.”</em></p>

Reymond Awusei Johnson

<p>Addressing the critics, Olivetheboy noted that while some may question his decision, his loyal fans understand that his focus is on<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/olivetheboy-beats-black-sherif-king-promise-others-as-most-streamed-artiste/0rdt288"> his career and the need to make a living.</a></p>

<p><em>“I see all the critics and I don’t even bother myself to respond; my fans will do that for me. I also have fans who know it’s purely business because I need to make some money,”</em> he concluded.</p>

<p>The singer performed at the much-anticipated NDC Youth Manifesto launch, which took place at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on August 12, 2024.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨ICYMI🇬🇭🎶: “Strictly business, not an endorsement…” - Goodsin hitmaker <a href="https://twitter.com/OliveTheBoy_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OliveTheBoy_</a> on his performance at the 2024 NDC Youth Manifesto Launch <a href="https://t.co/b1MZWS44YX">https://t.co/b1MZWS44YX</a> <a href="https://t.co/1MbluDPkSo">pic.twitter.com/1MbluDPkSo</a></p>&mdash; Ölele | DTS👨🏾‍🍳🇬🇭 (@OleleSalvador) <a href="https://twitter.com/OleleSalvador/status/1823298806315667789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>While the event was centred around political discourse, the electrifying performance by Olivetheboy captured the attention of many and sparked intense reactions across social media platforms. </p>

<p>The young artist, whose real name is Joel Ofori Bonsu, took to the stage with his signature blend of Afrobeat and Highlife, <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/gen-zs-ghanaian-artists-making-it-big-in-the-music-industry/rdd8hxg">delivering a performance that was highly impressive.</a></p>

<p>Olivetheboy, as always, did not disappoint, performing some of his most popular hits. The crowd’s energy was palpable, with attendees singing along and waving flags in support of the NDC’s youth agenda.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨ICYMI🇬🇭🎶: Goodsin hitmaker <a href="https://twitter.com/OliveTheBoy_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OliveTheBoy_</a> performs his monster hit at the 2024 launch of NDC Youth Manifesto.<br>-<br>📹: <a href="https://twitter.com/WoezorTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WoezorTV</a> <br><br>🦅🇬🇭 <a href="https://t.co/9vKQIRDUOc">pic.twitter.com/9vKQIRDUOc</a></p>&mdash; Ölele | DTS👨🏾‍🍳🇬🇭 (@OleleSalvador) <a href="https://twitter.com/OleleSalvador/status/1823020706575360475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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