In an insightful and candid interview on Campus Exclusive, D-Cryme, the Ghanaian rapper and newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) president of Methodist University, delivered a powerful message to his fellow musicians: the importance of furthering their education. While acknowledging that many in the music industry have pursued formal schooling, he stressed the need to continually add to one’s knowledge by pursuing higher education.
Dr Cryme, whose influence in the music scene is undeniable, addressed his peers directly, urging them to consider expanding their academic credentials. “Not to say that they haven’t gone to school, so I don’t have to be misquoted too, let’s all add up to what we already have,” he said. He named several prominent musicians in the industry, including Yapono, Stay Jay, Donzy, and his fellow Tema-based artists like R2Bees, Opanka, and Keche, encouraging them all to further their education.
In an honest reflection of his journey, D-Cryme continued,
“Brothers like Yapono, brothers like Stay Jay, I know Donzy has completed, but Donzi y3 na fa bi nka ho, Donzy, my brother Sarkodie can still do the top up, R2B’s, Opanka, all the brothers in Tema, and also my fellow other brothers out there, that we all love, my brothers Keche, we can all do this again.”
His call to action was clear: education is a key to continued growth, not just for personal benefit, but also for the greater good of their communities and careers.
In the same interview, Dr Cryme shared his excitement and humility in the wake of his victory as the newly elected SRC president of Methodist University. Having won the election just this past Saturday, the rapper acknowledged that his celebrity status played a role in his success. However, he made it clear that it was his dedication, hard work, and the trust he built with the students that ultimately propelled him to the top.
“I can’t run away from being a celebrity. It is my hard work that got me there. So, if you say it played a part, yes, but it was also risky. I never relied on that,” Dr Cryme explained. He emphasized the importance of engaging with students, understanding their concerns, and actively working to represent their interests. “If you have to campaign, get to the people, let them understand your policies and how well you would want to represent them. Because if you just want to rely on being a celebrity and you’re not getting down to the people, who are you going to represent? So, it was very challenging at that moment.”
Dr Cryme’s victory as SRC president is a testament to the power of combining celebrity influence with genuine leadership. It serves as a reminder that no matter one’s background, true leadership is rooted in commitment to service and the drive to make a difference.
As he embarks on his new role as SRC president, Dr Cryme’s message of education and hard work is sure to inspire both his peers in the music industry and the students he now represents.
Story by: Anita Azawodie_univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by: Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah
