Sorry! Not from me - M.anifest turns down fans request for 'This is America' Ghana version
1st June 2018
Award winning Ghanaian rapper, M.anifest, has disappointed his loyal fans as he has turned down numerous requests to do a remake of the viral 'This is America' song days after a Nigeria version emerged.
The song which was accompanied by a catchy dance video went viral weeks ago was originally made by American actor/rapper, Childish Gambino.
Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana better known as Falz released a Nigerian version of the music video which he titled 'This Is Nigeria' which has been trending non-stop since its release.
However, Ghanaian music lovers have called on some of their favorite rappers including the 'Me ne woa' hitmaker to compose a Ghanaian version of the song.
Reacting to the numerous requests, M.anifest tweeted; "There will NOT be a "This is Ghana" from me. Sorry. Enjoy Childish and Falz. Both great".
Another music duo who have been pressured by fans to compose their version is the FOKN Bois.
M3nsa, a member of the group who are known for their unconventional way of entertaining with ingeniously tasteful shock lyrics, revolutionary performance art & indulgent progressive sounds, has asked fans and critics alike to ‘f**k off” and desist from asking them to record their own cover of Childish Gambino’s This Is America.