Ghanaian rapper Amerado reaches out to TGMA board on ‘Kwaku Ananse’ snub

The 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), Head of Public Events and Communications for the awards, Robert Klah has confirmed that Amerado’s team has contacted the scheme regarding the omission of his hit song ‘Kwaku Ananse’ from the Most Popular Song of the Year category.

The controversy arose after the nominations were unveiled on March 28, with Amerado questioning why his original song was not included in that category.

During an interview on the Daybreak Hitz show on Hitz FM on April 2, Robert Klah acknowledged Amerado’s petition and stated that it is currently under review.

He mentioned that if the song merits it, it will be considered for inclusion.

“Amerado’s team has already contacted us directly regarding the omission of ‘Kwaku Ananse’ from the Most Popular Song of the Year. He has submitted his petition. The board will sit on that, and if he merits the chance, his song will be included,” Klah said.

Klah also encouraged other artists with concerns about their nominations to reach out to their outfit for clarification within the one-week grace period.

Meanwhile, Amerado received nominations for Best Rap Performance with ‘The Hardest’ and Best Collaboration for ‘Kwaku Ananse Remix,’ featuring Fameye.

About the TGMAs:

The 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is a prestigious event recognizing the achievements of Ghanaian artists in various musical genres. Telecel has taken over as the official title sponsor for the awards, previously known as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

The nominees were announced in Accra, with the ceremony set for June 1st. Notable acts with multiple nominations include Stonebwoy with fifteen, Kuami Eugene with fourteen, and Sarkodie with eight. Last year’s big winner, Black Sherif, received six nominations this year.

The event stands as a pivotal moment for the Ghanaian music industry, honoring the hard work and dedication of its artists.