{"id":10120,"date":"2018-07-27T16:21:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T16:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=10120"},"modified":"2018-07-28T03:25:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-28T03:25:18","slug":"vgma-unsung-nominee-wan-o-sells-over-10000-cds-on-the-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=10120","title":{"rendered":"VGMA Unsung nominee Wan-O sells over 10,000 CDs on the streets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After the release of his major single, \u2018Gbelemo,\u2019 former nominee in VGMA Unsung initiative, Wan-O, is busily selling his records on the streets.<\/p>\n<p>His visibility on the streets and at malls has helped him create a regular revenue stream for his music as well.<\/p>\n<p>Wan-O has sold over 10,000 copies of his CDs.<\/p>\n<p>For many it is startling that in today\u2019s digital world, the rising rapper still has the interest of selling CDs to generate funds to create and promote his music.<\/p>\n<p>Wan-O believes that selling CDs doesn\u2019t suggest he is reluctant about adapting to changing times, as some may suggest but rather it\u2019s about establishing direct human relationships with the consumers of his music.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy music doesn\u2019t begin and end with the exchange of cash for a CD, but rather a first step in directly reaching and expanding my core fan base,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tNB5qy8IVVA\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven in this digital age, musicians still need to get their music out on the street as well. It helps you get direct feedback, network and connect with the people who really care about your work,\u201d Wan-O added.<\/p>\n<p>The artiste believes that his efforts complements the work of his management team and wants to remain personally involved and visible to his fans regularly.<\/p>\n<p>His tireless efforts was recognised by the board of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), which earned him a nomination in the \u2018Unsung\u2019 category in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, Wan-O is setting his eyes on building the largest music distribution company in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing is impossible, you just have to work hard for it. This is long-term goal and I\u2019m putting in the work to achieve that legacy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Wan-O threw a challenge to more budding musicians to join him on the streets and put out their music to people and build new audiences offline as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want my music to be heard by as many people as possible from all walks of life. Walking up to new people and getting them to listen to my music is fulfilling for me. Good music has to be heard,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After the release of his major single, \u2018Gbelemo,\u2019 former nominee in VGMA Unsung initiative, Wan-O, is busily selling his records on the streets. His visibility on the streets and at malls has helped him create a regular revenue stream for his music as well. Wan-O has sold over 10,000 copies of his CDs. 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