Fast-rising Ghanaian musician Wise B, born Clement Beth, says his time on TV3’s Mentor X was a life-changing experience that shaped his music, branding, and stagecraft.
Speaking on “At The DJ’s Mercy” with Kvng Kelly on September 12, 2025, on Radio Univers, the rapper and singer recalled how his music journey began at the age of 14 in Drobo, Brong Ahafo, where freestyling for his friends confirmed that he was destined to pursue music.
“I saw the auditions for Mentor, and I said, ‘Let me try my best, you never know.’ I left Drobo, went to Kumasi for the audition, and they picked me. From there, we came to Accra — it wasn’t easy, but I knew it was a big platform that had produced many stars,” he recounted.
The Mentor experience
Wise B, who made it to the finals of Mentor X, revealed that one of his biggest turning points came from a tough comment by Richie Mensah.
“My first comment from Richie was that my rap style wasn’t unique — he said on his road alone, he had 10 boys who rap like me. At first, it sounded harsh, but he was being real. So, I had to change my rap style and work on myself. That’s what really helped me.”
He added that sharing the stage with industry players like Reggie Rockstone, Kwabena Kwabena, and Richie Mensah opened his eyes to the realities of the music business.
New single Dorcas
Wise B is currently promoting his latest release, Dorcas, a love-themed song about the vulnerability that comes with relationships. Interestingly, he revealed that the title wasn’t inspired by anyone in his personal life.
“I don’t know how it came to mind — I was just writing and the only name that came was Dorcas. The song is about love and fear, about meeting someone who means the world to you, but at the same time being scared they might break your heart. It’s just an honest plea: ‘Dorcas, don’t play with my love.’”
Dreams and aspirations
Now a fresh graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and History from the University of Ghana, Wise B has his sights set on bigger stages. He mentioned Fameye, Sarkodie, Black Sherif, and Kwesi Arthur as Ghanaian acts he would love to collaborate with.
Looking ahead, he hopes to expand his reach globally.
“In the next five years, I want to be bigger overseas and get Western listeners to tap into my music. Definitely, there’s also an EP coming in 2026.”
With a unique sound honed through mentorship, fresh music like Dorcas, and bold ambitions for the future, Wise B is positioning himself as one of Ghana’s new-generation acts to watch.
Watch as Wise B performs his song, Daakye, in the studio:
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Story by Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah | univers.ug.edu.gh
