As online critics continue to question Amaarae for not featuring any Ghana-based artistes on her new album, instead collaborating with artists from the diaspora, the singer has provided some context about the project.
The criticism began when fans realized that none of the collaborators on the album were based in Ghana. Some viewers attributed this to Amaarae’s personal artistic direction, while others expressed disappointment, expecting local collaborations given how she often promotes the music of Ghanaian artists.
On August 15, 2025, a fan on X voiced their frustration, stating:
“Definitely not by force, people are just saying she made the album like it was going to be about her ‘Ghanaian identity’ because of the whole rollout.”
Amaarae responded by clarifying that Black Star is deeply connected to her Ghanaian identity and shaped by Ghanaian music, all filtered through her personal perspective.
She elaborated on the creative process behind Black Star, noting that her 2025 Coachella performance gave fans a glimpse of the direction she was heading, featuring songs from La Meme Gang, Eazzy, and the Asaaka Boys to set the tone.
The singer explained that the album fuses a variety of Ghanaian genres, including Highlife, Asokpor, Azonto, Hiplife, Gospel, and Afro trap, but with fresh influences inspired by her travels and global experiences.
Loooool This album IS DEF ab my GH Identity & GH music through my lens. If you go back to my Coachella performance during my GH segment, I played 3 key songs. Godzilla La Meme Gang, Wengeze Eazzy, Sore Asaaka boys. Signaling that the genres I would be leaning into were… https://t.co/PDvkAAafaa
— BLACK STAR (@amaarae) August 15, 2025
