“Sorry, AI… You Can’t Write a Banger Like Me” — Ras Kuuku

Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artiste Ras Kuuku has pushed back against growing concerns that artificial intelligence could displace human musicians, insisting that while AI has become a useful creative tool, it cannot replicate the originality, emotional depth and lived experiences that define authentic songwriting.

Speaking in an interview with entertainment journalist Joseph Owusu Worae, the award-winning musician said he acknowledges AI’s growing influence across industries and even uses the technology for certain tasks. However, he argued that songwriting remains a fundamentally human craft that cannot be outsourced to algorithms.

Ras Kuuku cited his hit song Adie3 Bekye as evidence of his creative credentials, noting that many of his most celebrated works were written long before AI-powered songwriting tools became widely available.

“When I compare myself with AI, I’ve realised I’m a better songwriter than AI,” he said.

The musician maintained that every song in his catalogue was written entirely by him, distinguishing his work from artists who increasingly rely on AI-assisted composition.

While stopping short of criticising musicians who embrace the technology, Ras Kuuku warned that excessive dependence on AI could gradually erode artistic originality and weaken musicians’ creative instincts.

According to him, AI should serve as a supporting tool rather than the primary source of creative output, arguing that the technology itself was created through human intelligence and should not replace the imagination that produced it.

“AI can never give me a song like Adie3 Bekye. If you depend too much on it, your creativity will sleep,” he said.

His remarks come as the global music industry continues to debate the opportunities and risks presented by generative AI, with artists, record labels and regulators grappling with questions surrounding copyright, originality and the future role of human creators.

Ras Kuuku also urged emerging musicians to prioritise authenticity over technological shortcuts, arguing that live performances ultimately expose genuine talent.

“When you pick up the microphone to perform, AI won’t be there to sing for you,” he said, encouraging young artists to develop their own voices rather than relying excessively on artificial intelligence.