Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall artiste Ras Kuuku believes his vocal prowess and delivery are unmatched so he finds it difficult to understand why he never makes the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Male Vocal nomination list, ever since he started filing entries five years ago.
Well, his complain may seem a tad late as the awards ceremony comes off tomorrow, June 1, but the Nwasina singer couldn’t help but express his deep disappointment and frustration at the awards scheme and its organisers, Charterhouse, for what he describes as ‘consistently overlooking him in the Male Vocalist category’.
Ras kuuku, who won the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year award in 2020, however, added that no one should get it twisted but his concerns were particularly about the Male Vocalist award.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz on Tuesday, May 28, Ras Kuuku revealed he has been submitting entries for the Male Vocalist category every year for the past five years, but he is yet to earn a nod, let alone a win.
He went on to urge the TGMA board and organisers to prioritise inclusivity, transparency and accountability, stressing “there is still much work to be done to create a more equitable music industry in Ghana, so that talented artistes feel valued and recognised for their contributions.
“TGMA is considered the most prestigious music awards in the country. It has a responsibility to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of artistes and other creative individuals and stakeholders in the sector.”
“I believe when they acknowledge and address these issues, the scheme can regain the trust and respect of the music community and continue to be a beacon of excellence in the Ghanaian music industry,” he added.gr
