Gospel musician Patrick Yaw Adomako, popularly known as P.Y. Adomako, is calling for a change in attitude among Ghanaians with his latest single, Better Ghana.
Released on Sunday, August 30, the song, which features Emefa and Chajay, goes beyond the usual patriotic rhetoric, confronting some of the social and moral issues the singer believes continue to hold the country back.
From galamsey and corruption to indiscriminate dumping and the need for greater accountability from leaders, P.Y. Adomako uses the song to urge Ghanaians to take a critical look at their role in building the country they want.
“A Better Ghana is not just a song, it is not just about better roads, bigger buildings or a stronger economy. It is about a better society, one where our water bodies are protected from galamsey, corruption is no longer treated as a way of life, citizens stop turning public spaces into dumping grounds, and leaders are held accountable,” he said.
The gospel musician also turns his attention to the church, expressing concern about religious leaders who, in his view, take advantage of vulnerable followers.
“It is a Ghana where pastors do not deceive vulnerable church members with fabricated prophecies, where faith is not exploited for personal gain, and where truth matters,” he added.
For P.Y. Adomako, the change Ghana needs cannot be achieved by leaders alone. He believes ordinary citizens must also take responsibility and stop accepting practices that continue to undermine society.
But Better Ghana is not intended to be merely a catalogue of the country's problems.
“It is not just about talking about the problems; it is about advising ourselves on what we can do differently to make Ghana a better place,” he told Graphic Showbiz on Monday, September 7.
For him, the message of Better Ghana is bigger than his music career and should resonate with every Ghanaian.
“Better Ghana is not just a song for me; it represents the whole nation. I want people to pay attention to the lyrics and understand the kind of Ghana we can all work towards creating,” he said.
And for those who have not yet heard the song, P.Y. Adomako has one simple request.
“For those who have not heard it yet, I encourage you to do so. It is available across various social media and digital platforms. This is a message for all of us and the Ghana we want to see,” he said.
