Trigmatic confesses to using fried rice as a form of payola to influence radio airplay.

Ghanaian musician Trigmatic has opened up about the strategies he employed to get his music played on radio stations at the beginning of his career. In a candid conversation with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z, Trigmatic revealed that he would often show appreciation to radio presenters who supported his music by giving them small gifts.

Although payola, the practice of paying for radio play, wasn't officially recognized at the time, Trigmatic admitted to using this tactic to express gratitude and get his music on the airwaves. He mentioned that giving a box of fried rice or chicken and chips was a big deal back then, and it helped him build relationships with radio presenters.

Trigmatic's strategy paid off, launching a successful 15-year music career that includes five albums and hit songs like "My Jolley," "Mefri Ghana," "Agyei," "Where We Dey Go," and "Gye Nyame." He is currently celebrating this milestone and has also released a book on leadership titled "A Lion's Aide."