Legendary Ghanaian Highlife musician, Ben Brako has said the semi- nude photos he took with his wife last year were inspired by tradition.

The couple released a seductive shoot of themselves half-nude in a warm hug with their most vital parts only covered by a colourful African cloth.

Justifying his like for such nudity which society frowns on in this dispensation, Brako indicated that he is comfortable with it because their half-nude photos were inspired by tradition.

Making reference to the popular DIPO rite, a Ghanaian traditional festival celebrated by the people of Odumase in the Eastern region of Ghana, the celebrated icon said he grew up in various places in Ghana where most women are seen with their breast uncovered and part of their bodies covered with a piece of cloth.

According to him, showing certain parts of their body signify how one should appreciate and respect women and not look at them with disdain.

“Actually the semi-nude picture was inspired by tradition. I remember growing up in various places and you will find out that people live freely especially you will see women dress with their breast hanging and part of their body is covered with a thin cloth. We grow up with this kind of traditional way of dressing respecting women. It is nothing strange.

“A bit of nudity doesn’t hurt but there is a difference between going semi-nude and going all nude. There is a tasty way of doing things because we are so close to nature. I try to do something very tasteful and I’m happy that a lot of people appreciate it and a lot are insulting and abusive about it as if that is what makes a person’s character but in reality, how you live your life determines what kind of a person you are.

“My wife and I always take memorable and meaningful pictures. I posted one of my wife’s pictures which was so nice and the reaction from a critic was that I’m using my wife’s nakedness to further my music career but I have no problem about that.” Ben Brako said on Kasapa FM