Most Ghanaian artiste abandon their managers after acquiring visas – Mr. Logic

Renowned Ghanaian entertainment pundit and artiste manager, Emmanuel Barnes, popularly known as Mr. Logic has expressed worry over the trend of artistes abandoning their managers after finding success and securing visas for international gigs.

According to Mr. Logic, many Ghanaian artists tend to prioritize their personal gains over maintaining professional relationships. He detailed how some artistes abandon their managers once they finally make it in the business despite several years of support and investments from their managers.

Speaking with Blakk Rasta on 3FM’S Urban Blend, the artiste manager cum entrepreneur made known that some up-and-coming artiste after gaining little exposure do not appreciate efforts of their manager. He noted that once they secure visas for lucrative international performances, they often sever ties with their managers who played pivotal roles in their careers’ early stages.

 This abandonment, according to Logic, not only undermines trust and loyalty but also disrupts the collaborative efforts that drive success in the music industry.

Buttressing his point, he recalled an instance where a particular artiste he once managed left him after securing a visa to the United Kingdom.

“As for our people from here, you put in the work for them, and they don’t appreciate it. Those who are across borders appreciate the work music executives put in. I’m fully confident that Mo will not let me down because she has seen it all.

“She does not need a visa to America and says since I’m going to America, I will not work with you. The last artiste I worked with got a UK visa and decided not to work with me. A lot of them see getting a visa as a breakthrough,” he said.

Mr. Logic is however confident that his new artiste, Mo wouldn’t put him through a similar situation. He however refused to mention names of some artiste he has managed who took him through the same ordeal stressing that “it’s more as if you are attacking them, but this is what we go through.”