Veteran Ghanaian singer Friction, the founder and former frontman of the renowned hiplife group Vision in Progress (VIP), has told an intriguing and funny tale about the group’s peculiar beginnings.
Friction claims that the early creation of VIP was everything from traditional. He disclosed that there were six people in the group at the beginning, and oddly, one of them was a dog.
According to Friction, the dog, who went by the moniker “Chicago,” was treated like a member of the group and had some of the same rights as the human members.
Friction made the revelation while speaking on Angel FM with Ohemaa Woyeje on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, where he reflected on the formative years of the music group and some of the experiences that shaped its journey.
Chicago was not just a dog that happened to be with the group, Friction clarified. According to him, the animal was considered part of the team and was incorporated into their activities.
In a revelation that is likely to surprise many fans of Ghanaian music, Friction said the group even paid Chicago a salary.
He further disclosed that after every performance, the members made sure the dog was properly taken care of by purchasing food for him.
The story paints a humorous picture of the close-knit environment surrounding the group during its early years.
According to Friction’s story, Chicago had developed into a sort of mascot and buddy for the group, despite the fact that this revelation may seem strange now. The story is made much more amazing by him that the dog received food and a salary after performances.
Every member of a grassroots music group contributed to the team’s identity and mood. In Chicago’s case, it seems that his presence was so memorable that Friction can still remember it years later.
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Additionally, the narrative has contributed a fun chapter to the history of VIP, or Vision in Progress. The group eventually rose to prominence in Ghana’s hiplife trend. The group gained a sizable fan base among Ghanaian music enthusiasts thanks to its music, style, and street-oriented appeal.
However, the group’s journey started from relatively modest conditions, just like many successful music bands. The most recent revelation from Friction offers a window into those formative years, when the members were figuring out who they were and overcoming the difficulties of making a name for themselves in Ghana’s cutthroat music scene.
His account of Chicago shows that friendship, shared experiences, and the unique moments that frequently turn into treasured memories were all important aspects of the group’s early journey in addition to music.
Fans who are mostly familiar with VIP through its music and accomplishments might not be aware of some of the unusual events that occurred prior to the group becoming well-known, which makes the revelation especially intriguing.
The idea of a dog being considered a member of a music group — complete with a salary and post-performance meals — is certainly one of those stories that stands out.
As fans continue to celebrate the contributions of VIP and its former members to Ghanaian hiplife, Friction’s story about Chicago offers a lighter and more unusual reminder that behind every successful music group are years of experiences, friendships, struggles and stories that may never have made it into the headlines.