MC Portfolio Urges Media to Resist Intimidation from Artiste Fanbases

Award-winning Ghanaian MC and entertainment commentator, David Adjei Frimpong, professionally  known as MC Portfolio, has called on media houses and media practitioners to stand firm against any form of intimidation from artiste fanbases that seek to hinder their work.

Speaking passionately on the issue on Hitz FM, MC Portfolio expressed deep concern over the increasing trend where fans of musicians attempt to dictate the narrative within the entertainment industry. According to him, this growing phenomenon aims to silence the media and prevent them from objectively analyzing or commenting on industry-related matters.

He further warned that if media professionals allow such intimidation to persist, the industry will eventually collapse, giving fanbases unchecked power over entertainment discourse.

“Today, I want to call on the media. There is this creeping intimidation that is gradually finding its way into the space, seeking to silence the media from wading into entertainment issues,” he stated.

David cautioned that some artists with large fan bases are weaponizing their supporters to stifle media scrutiny. “If we do not resist this trend, we will allow fanbases to lead the entertainment narrative, and that should not be permitted,” he emphasized.

MC Portfolio urged media professionals to maintain their independence and integrity by refusing to conform to the fear of backlash from fanbases. He stressed that giving in to such pressures would devalue the role of media in the entertainment industry.

“I am making a wake-up call to the media space that we should not conform to the phobia of fanbase fanaticism. Else, we will lose our voice and be reduced to nothingness,” he warned.

The Hype man also lamented that many media figures, who should be authorities in the industry, are now hesitant to share their expertise on critical issues due to fear of personal attacks. “We are losing quality voices in the space, and we must not allow fanatics to dictate the narrative,” he urged.

MC Portfolio reminded the media of their duty to provide balanced, objective, and constructive commentary on industry matters, irrespective of fanbase reactions. He called for a firm stance, emphasizing that as long as discussions remain professional and respectful, media practitioners should not be deterred.

“We have an industrial responsibility to critique, analyze, and shape the entertainment narrative. We should not allow fear to silence us,” he asserted.

His remarks serve as a strong call for media practitioners to uphold journalistic principles and resist undue influence from fanbases, ensuring that the entertainment industry remains open to constructive dialogue and critical evaluation.