Even Professional Singers Won’t Do This- Zapp Mallet Not Impressed With Afua Asantewaa’s Sing-A-Thon
Despite the overwhelming support received by Afia Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum from Ghanaians, including celebrities, there are individuals who remain unimpressed by her Guinness World Record attempt.
One notable critic is the renowned Zapp Mallet, who openly ridiculed the young lady’s endeavour to become the legitimate holder of the longest singing marathon by an individual in the world.
Taking to Twitter, Zapp Mallet expressed his belief that Afua lacks a proper strategy and the necessary vocal ability to sustain her performance throughout the entire session.
He further asserted that her voice is not up to par, even suggesting that professional singers would not dare undertake such a challenge without the guidance of a skilled voice coach. He said:
According to him, even professional singers understand the importance of having a voice coach present to provide guidance and instruction.
Zapp Mallet is a renowned recording engineer and record producer from Ghana who has made significant contributions to the hiplife genre, which emerged in the early 1990s. He holds the distinction of being the only recording engineer to have won the Ghana Music Awards three years in a row, in 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Zapp’s journey in the music industry began by recording in various studios before eventually establishing his own studio and company, Title Track Productions Limited. He initially worked at ARC Studios in Tema, then moved to C.H.M Studio in Accra, and later settled at Kampsite. Before owning his studio, he recorded at T.L.C. Studio.
Throughout his career, Zapp has collaborated with numerous prominent Ghanaian and international music artists across various genres.
In the highlife circus, he has worked with Kojo Antwi, Ofori Amponsah, Daasebre Gyamena, Nana Fynn, Becca, Irene Logan, Mary Agyepong, Nana Quame, and Wutah. In the hiplife circus, Zapp has collaborated with Reggie Rockstone, Lord Kenya, Obour, Obrafour, and Akyeame. He has also worked with artists in the gospel genre, including Tagoe Sisters, Suzzy and Matt, and Helena Rhabbles.
In 2008, Zapp served on the Opening and Closing Ceremony Sub-Committee of the Confederation of African Nations football tournament (AFCON) hosted by Ghana.
He also served as the music director and guitarist for the Burger Concert Highlife tour organized by the Goethe-Institut in 2008 as part of Ghana’s 51st Independence Day celebration.
Zapp has been a resident judge and guest judge on various music shows, including Stars of the Future, Mentor, Nescafe African Revelation, and the MTN Hitmaker show. He is a member of the Ghana Music Awards planning committee and a facilitator on WAPI, an art showcase and interactive platform organized by the British Council.
Zapp’s passion lies in blending different genres of music, such as Rock, Jazz, Orchestra, and Pop, with African rhythms to create innovative sounds.
