I can’t please everybody – Amaarae responds to critics after Coachella performance

Ghanaian-American musician, Amaarae has reacted to criticisms against her performance at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend.

While her performance has widely been applauded by Ghanaians and some musicians including Sarkodie, a section of the public has also criticised the singer for what they say is her silence over some national issues like illegal mining.

Social media users question Amaarae’s love for Ghana particularly when she had constantly professed her love for Ghana during her performance.

But Amaarae, in a post on X on April 14, clarified that her performance was the culmination of a lifelong mission to elevate Ghanaian music to the global stage.

“Can’t please everybody unfortunately. & usually, I don’t address this type of stuff but last night I gave my heart and soul to a cause I’ve worked towards my whole entire life and I’m elated w the result!!!! I’ve used my voice various other times & as always people don’t have all the info but it is what it is !!!

“Today on the biggest stage of my life I used my voice the loudest it’s ever been! I love Ghana no matter what so whether you hate it or love it… I’m still gonna rep it,” Amaarae wrote.

Amaarae used her moment on the Coachella stage to shine the spotlight on the Ghanaian music industry by performing tracks by other Ghanaian artistes.
Some of the songs she paid tribute to were “Stables” by Joey B, “Sore” by the Asakaa boys, “Godzilla” by La Même Gang, and “Wengeze” by Eazzy.

The first week of this year’s event happened from April 11-13. The second part will take place from April 18-20, 2025.

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