Zigi Dube urges youth to reject drugs, illegal mining, and keep communities clean at Young and Loud Festival 2025

Young and Loud Festival 2025

Williams Elijah, widely known as Zigi Dube, is the winner of the music category at the 2025 Young and Loud Festival. During the event, he used his platform to speak directly to young people about the challenges facing their communities. His appearance at the festival highlighted the role of youth in shaping a safer and cleaner society.

Call to reject drugs

Zigi Dube strongly urged the youth to turn away from drugs and substance abuse, stressing that such habits damage health and future prospects. He emphasized that drugs can destroy individuals’ lives and undermine their ability to contribute positively to their families and communities.

“I’m urging every youth and every Ghanaian citizen to understand that drugs are not good for your health; drugs will destroy you.”

Stand against illegal mining

The artist also appealed to young people to stay away from illegal mining activities, often referred to as “galamsey.” He noted that illegal mining harms the environment, degrades land and water sources, and ultimately damages the same communities where young people live.

Keeping communities clean

In his message, Zigi Dube encouraged the youth to take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean. He linked clean environments with better health, dignity, and pride in one’s community, urging practical steps like proper waste disposal and participation in cleanup efforts.

Positive youth responsibility

Zigi Dube framed his appeal as a broader call for responsible citizenship among young people. He stressed that rejecting drugs, avoiding illegal mining, and maintaining clean communities are concrete ways for the youth to build a brighter future for themselves and the nation.


Author’s summary: At Young and Loud Festival 2025, Zigi Dube urged youth to avoid drugs and illegal mining and to keep their communities clean, linking these choices to health, dignity, and a better shared future.

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Modern Ghana Modern Ghana — 2025-11-25

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