Ghanaian rap heavyweight Strongman, known privately as Osei Kwaku Vincent, has made it clear that he has no intention of jumping on lyrical trends that do not reflect his reality—especially the growing wave of “scammer rap” and drug-influenced music among some emerging artistes.
Speaking in an interview on Angel FM in Kumasi, Strongman emphasized that authenticity remains the backbone of his artistry. For him, rapping about fraud, drugs, or street crime would not only be misleading but also untrue to who he is.
According to Strongman, music is most powerful when it stems from genuine life experiences. That is why he prefers to focus on themes like love, hate, struggle, celebration, and everyday realities that align with his personal journey.
“If I rap about scamming or drugs, it will look funny and fake. I’ve never lived that life,” he said.
Strongman further explained that the environment he stays in naturally filters into his music. His circle, he revealed, is made up of “gentle people” who are not involved in drugs, alcoholism, or criminal behavior. As a result, he doesn’t get exposed to such lifestyles—and he has no desire to falsely portray them in his songs.
“My circle is full of gentle people who don’t even drink alcohol, so they won’t expose me to certain things for me to rap about them,” he added.
The rapper noted that while he enjoys party-themed songs occasionally—especially now that his friends sometimes invite him to social outings—his core will always remain clean, honest, and rooted in personal truth.
Strongman’s stance has been widely praised by fans who see him as one of the few artistes committed to preserving lyrical integrity in the Ghanaian rap space.
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