Addi Self Opens Up About Relationship with Former Boss Shatta Wale, Collaborations with Kweku Smoke, and Exciting Upcoming Projects in Exclusive Interview

“I always believed in one thing from Militant days till date is that hard work pays and I believe it’s the work I put in that makes people differentiate myself and others, It is evident.” - Addi Self

Reggae dancehall has always played a major role within the Ghanaian music landscape, with favorite music icons leading the charge as the once domineering genre across the world took a nose dive in recent years. 

Popular dancehall artist and once a Shatta movement militant with viral hits under his belt,  Jafaro Mohammed popularly known as Addi Self has become a blazing trail and a household name within the Ghanaian music and Reggae dancehall fraternity despite experiencing heart aching setbacks in his artistic journey. From featuring in hit tracks such as “Taking over”, “Forgetti” to owning a discography that continues to top charts with releases such as Camela under his 2022 mixtape “Slum to Hills” garnering positive feedback among music fans.

In an exclusive interview with the Unruly dancehall general, we delve into his struggles, artistic journey and upcoming projects he has in stock for us. 

Journalist: Top of the day to you Addi self! Considering how busy your schedule is, it’s an honor to catch you at this time for this tête-à-tête. How has the year 2024 so far been for you and the Reggae dancehall scene in Ghana and across the world. 

Addi self: It’s a pleasure to catch up by this time of the year especially in the middle of dropping my latest album so far. 2024 has been a fruitful one and the dancehall scene is getting more recognition internationally which is very important to artists like Addi self.

Journalist: Judging from how many music releases we have had from you this year, is it safe to say this year has been exceptional for you since you became independent? 

Addi self: I would like to say I enjoy this independent journey until something makes me feel better off it but for now I enjoy every bit of being independent, being able to release songs anytime I like is a major accomplishment for me.