Lord Paper “Sika Duro”

Ghanaian musician and songwriter Michael Takyi-Frimpong, better known in the entertainment scene as Lord Paper, put a halt to fans’ anticipation by releasing the visualizer for his single “Sika Duro.” The visual, directed by Oskhari Film, premiered on YouTube on February 20 and is available below.

But why would anyone name a piece of music “Sika Duro”? What exactly does the term “Sika Duro” mean? Does the musician intend to promote “Sika Duro”? It is likely that many people are curious about these questions, and this post attempts to answer them.

“Sika Duro” is an Akan expression that translates to “money rituals” in English. “Sika Duro,” or “money ritual,” is one of the traditional African practices whereby people sacrifice animals in exchange for money or affluence. In extreme instances, I surmise, people sacrifice their fellow humans or the body parts of their victims as substitutes for riches. These people may also "sell their own souls" for the so-called wealth.

However, in the long run, the perpetrators of these “money rituals” experience dire consequences, including stress, anxiety, depression, and ultimately, death, since they'll have to abide by some weird and outrageous principles.

Now, in the song “Sika Duro,” Lord Paper is not attempting to promote the act, but rather pinpoint some of the events (poverty, unemployment, social class, family decision-making process) that lead people to indulge in the act, the processes, and the consequences that follow.

 
He, therefore, wishes to admonish Ghanaians, especially the youth, not to be in a hurry to seek out shortcuts (such as "Sika Duro" or "money rituals") to amass wealth but to be patient and hardworking so that with time they'll experience success.

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