Renowned Ghanaian flutist and Afro-jazz musician Dela Botri has expressed his readiness to collaborate with leading artistes, including dancehall star Shatta Wale, as part of his broader ambition to help Ghana win a prestigious Grammy Awards.
According to Botri, collaboration among musicians across different genres is key to producing globally competitive music capable of gaining international recognition. He believes Ghanaian artistes have immense talent, but greater unity and strategic partnerships are needed to achieve major global milestones such as a Grammy win.
The celebrated instrumentalist, who is widely respected for blending traditional Ghanaian sounds with contemporary Afro-jazz, said he is open to working with a wide range of musicians both locally and internationally. He noted that combining different musical styles can create unique sounds that resonate with global audiences.
Botri mentioned that he particularly admires the energy and creativity of artistes like Shatta Wale and believes that such collaborations could produce powerful music capable of attracting worldwide attention.
“I am ready to collaborate with Shatta Wale and many others. When musicians come together and bring their strengths, we can create something big that can compete globally,” he said.
The flutist emphasised that Ghana’s music industry has grown significantly over the years, with several artistes gaining international recognition. However, he believes there is still more work to be done in terms of collaboration, production quality, and international promotion.
Botri also encouraged musicians to be bold and innovative, urging them to experiment with different musical influences while still preserving Ghanaian cultural identity in their sound.
He added that Ghanaian music has a unique rhythm and storytelling tradition that the world is increasingly embracing. By combining these elements with modern production and strong partnerships among artistes, he believes Ghana can secure major global awards.
Over the years, Botri has built a strong reputation for his distinctive flute performances and his ability to merge African rhythms with jazz and world music influences. His work has earned him recognition both in Ghana and abroad, making him one of the country’s most respected instrumentalists.
As the global popularity of African music continues to rise, Botri remains optimistic that Ghanaian artistes will soon achieve even greater international success.
For him, collaboration, creativity and unity within the industry will be key ingredients in the journey toward bringing a Grammy award home to Ghana.
