Wutah is dead forever —Wutah Kobby
FOR fans still holding out hope for a Wutah comeback, Wutah Kobby has a straightforward message: The group is ‘dead’!
According to the singer, it's time to move on because there is no possibility of reconciliation, even after the duo’s brief attempted reunion in 2017.
“Wutah is dead, disbanded and I don’t see any reuniting soon or ever,” Kobby Wutah told Graphic Showbiz in an interview on Monday, February 9.
The statement may come as a surprise to some fans, especially considering the group’s reunion eight years after their initial split in 2009. In 2017, Wutah returned to the scene with the release of AK47, followed by Bronya. They performed together at several events, raising hopes of a lasting comeback.
However, their reunion was short-lived, with Paradise Management, their handlers at the time, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their second split.
Wutah Kobby, real name Kobby Morrison, said revisiting Wutah is no longer an option, telling Graphic Showbiz that he has moved on and is focused on delivering quality music to his fans.
“Wutah is an old chapter of my life. We tried it once in 2017 and we couldn’t survive because of different interests and vision, so my goal is to focus on my solo career.
“The solo journey has been challenging but also a great experience for me. I am enjoying it because of the freedom to create and grow on my own timeline,” he said.
Wutah’s rise to fame began on the Nescafé African Revelation talent show, where the duo quickly emerged as one of Ghana’s most exciting music groups.
They went on to dominate the airwaves with bangers such as Big Dreams, Kotosa, Burning Desire, Bronya, Goosy Gander, Esikyire and Adonko.
With their unique sound and complementary talents, Wutah won over fans nationwide and earned widespread acclaim from critics and industry peers. At the height of their success, they packed venues, enjoyed heavy radio rotation and secured a lucrative endorsement deal with telecom giant GLO.
In 2009, however, the music world was shocked when Wutah, made up of Wutah Kobby and Wutah Afriyie, announced their split at a time when they were riding high on a wave of success, with record sales, chart-topping singles and major endorsements.
Despite his personal experience, Kobby says he would not discourage young artistes from forming music groups.
“It’s a yes-and-no answer. Yes, because there is strength in unity, shared responsibility and division of labour. Members of a group complement each other. As they say, two heads are better than one.
“On the other hand, it doesn’t work all the time if there is no shared vision. Individuals may be in agreements, but over time, interests change, which is normal for many personal or circumstantial reasons. All in all, if you want to go far, go together. If you want to go fast, go alone,” he added.
Wutah Kobby is presently promoting his latest release, ‘One Day With You’, in hopes of securing a major international breakthrough.
Wutah Kobby emphasises the importance of global recognition for artistes, stating that a global mindset enables them to hone their craft, boost their earning potential and foster connections with a wider audience.
“It helps you grow, it helps you earn and it helps you connect,” he added.
