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In a show of solidarity amid the intensifying Kwesi Arthur vs. Ground Up Chale saga, fellow Ghanaian artist Quamina MP has entered the fray. On January 22, 2026, Quamina quoted Kwesi Arthur’s first public post targeting label manager Glen Boateng and the team, adding the stinging Twi phrase: “3Y3 beyie ne greed”—translating to “It’s witchcraft and greed” or “Pure sorcery mixed with avarice”.
Kwesi Arthur’s original post, shared via images on X (formerly Twitter) on January 21, 2026, was a raw, detailed accusation:
“If anything happens to me Glen Boateng and all team members of Ground up Chale are responsible and should be held responsible. I am currently being asked to pay $150,000 for using images of MYSELF for this current project. Ground up claims to own me, my image, my music and everything attached to it from 2016 to this day. Although I have not worked or had any affiliation to the company since Son of Jacob. I have not made a dime from any of my music within the period I worked with them for years now and receive constant threats and manipulation from Glen who is living off of my money and hard work. If for whatever reason this project that I am trying to give to my fans independently gets taken down, know Glen is responsible. He is working constantly around the clock for me to never put out music again. I’ve tried to not say anything for a long time though this has affected my wellbeing and mental health greatly but for the safety of myself and my family I choose to publicly share the truth. – Kwesi Arthur”
The post included a photo of Glen Boateng, emphasizing the personal stakes. This marked Kwesi’s initial outburst in the latest round of the dispute, highlighting alleged extortion, ownership claims, zero earnings, threats, and impacts on his mental health and career.
Quamina MP, who rose alongside Kwesi in Ground Up Chale’s early days (with hits and collaborations that defined the label’s squad era including Kofi Mole and Twitch), reposted it with his cryptic yet pointed comment. In Ghanaian culture, “beyie” (witchcraft) implies dark, manipulative forces, while “greed” directly calls out selfish exploitation—resonating as a subtle but scathing critique of the label’s handling.
The Viral Backlash and Support
Quamina’s quote tweet surged in engagement, with over 11K likes and thousands of reposts by January 23, 2026. Reactions flooded in:
- Fans hailed it as insider validation: “Even Quamina knows it’s foul play,” “3Y3 beyie ne greed for real—free the artists!”
- Calls for unity: Many tagged other ex-GUC artists like Twitch and Kofi Mole, urging more stories to emerge.
- Broader industry echo: Linked to producer KaySo’s claims of earning “GHC 0” from “Grind Day” and similar gripes from Fancy Gadam, fueling #FreeKwesiArthur and discussions on “modern slavery” in contracts.
Ground Up Chale has responded via legal reps on platforms like Joy FM, disputing the claims and providing evidence of 2025 royalty payments but the narrative of exploitation persists, amplified by Quamina’s input.
Implications for Ghanaian Music
This isn’t just beef; it’s a spotlight on systemic issues like unfair deals, mental health tolls, and artist autonomy. Quamina MP’s phrase has become a meme and rallying cry, symbolizing betrayal in an industry where talents like Kwesi “carry” labels only to face blocks later.As Kwesi pushes for independence (hinting at a new project), Quamina’s support could encourage more voices. Will this lead to reforms, or more fallouts?
source: kaknews.com
