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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: The highly anticipated show of Liberian artist Christoph The Change, slated for July 27 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, has come under controversy as the artist’s millionaire manager, Mamudu Saah Dabor, popularly known as Baba 2Sweet, issued a threat to end local artists’ careers.
In a social media post, Baba 2Sweet warned, “Take it or leave it, no one is forced to support Christoph The Change show at SKD July 26th. But when you miss that show, know this that your music career is finished. If you know Baba, you will understand my influence in all directions, Just start selling cold water. To all the ones giving their support, we thank you”.
The statement has sparked widespread backlash from fans, fellow artists, industry stakeholders and ordinary citizens, describing it as disrespectful, boastful, irresponsible, and harmful to the growing Liberian music scene.
Prince Garsuah Jr., a prominent figure, condemned Baba’s comments, saying: “Baba 2Sweet needs to take that statement down because he is not the owner of the industry nor the manager of any of those artists. In the first place, they aren’t forced to perform. With or without his connections, the industry is growing every day. Let’s support Christoph through dialogue and encouragement, not by making threatening remarks to artists already making their mark and inspiring fans to follow, download, promote, like, and share their music.”
Liberian journalist James Samuel Goodday Flomo, based in Poland, also weighed in, criticizing Baba’s assertion.
“Baba 2Sweet, or whoever he calls himself, must be drinking water through his nose to say he has the power to make an artist sell water because they refuse to support his project. You think singing is like selling cigarettes?” Flomo remarked.
Similarly, David Flomo, a Liberian journalist studying in Rwanda, condemned the threats as baseless and arrogant.
“Is he God to be threatening people’s success? Let him go to sleep, mehn. Is it by force for people to attend your show?” Flomo said.
When contacted for further comments, Baba 2Sweet remained unapologetic and doubled down on his stance, saying he stands firmly by his statement.
The controversy continues to swirl as Christoph’s concert date approaches, with many in the Liberian music industry calling for an amicable solution to bring lasting unity in the musical industry.
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