Highlife icon Paulina Oduro has addressed recent claims that she said Kofi Kinaata is “bigger” than the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
During an interview on ShowBiz Today on Empire 102.7 FM, she clarified that her words had been misinterpreted. She urged bloggers and media outlets to report her statements accurately.
“Oh, Chaley! I think these bloggers should get their facts right,” she stated. “What I actually said was that it’s not a big deal.
“Kofi is loved all over Ghana; he’s a big artiste and should not be worried about whether he’s nominated or not.
“TGMA has been around for a long time; Kofi can never be bigger than that show. But as an artiste, he is big!”
The confusion started when Kofi Kinaata was unexpectedly not included in the Artiste of the Year category for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), even though his Kofi oo Kofi EP earned him several nominations.
Fans were disappointed and expressed their frustration online. In an attempt to encourage Kinaata, Paulina Oduro’s words were misquoted by some blogs, sparking criticism.
She has now cleared the air, stating that while Kinaata is a highly respected artist, the TGMA remains a significant platform in Ghana’s music industry. She hopes this clarification will settle the issue.