Leisure analyst MC Yaa Yeboah has voiced her disappointment in Ghanaian artistes who seem disinterested within the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), urging them to point out extra respect and appreciation for the distinguished scheme.
Talking on Peace FM in a dialog shared by way of X (previously Twitter) on 8 April 2025, the media persona argued that no musician ought to think about themselves above the award scheme, which has contributed considerably to the expansion and recognition of Ghanaian music for over twenty years.
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MC Yaa Yeboah calls out Ghanaian artistes who downplay the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, reminding them that nobody is above being recognised for his or her laborious work.
We’ve heard a number of artistes claiming they’re greater than the awards. Not too long ago, Kwaku Smoke made an identical touch upon Twitter, saying he doesn’t observe the awards. I need all artistes to know — you aren’t greater than the Ghana Music Awards, she stated firmly.
MC Yaa Yeboah careworn the significance of artists collaborating within the awards, not solely to obtain recognition however to assist uphold the worth of the scheme in selling excellence within the trade.
It’s amusing after I see folks criticising Stonebwoy just because he chooses to be a part of conversations across the awards. Who wouldn’t need to be acknowledged for his or her laborious work? she questioned
She emphasised that the essence of the awards is to rejoice dedication and achievement, encouraging musicians to play an lively function somewhat than distancing themselves.
Should you’ve labored laborious, you then should be recognised. Artistes want to know that these awards matter. Their participation helps them acquire appreciation for what they do, she added
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Through the years, quite a lot of high-profile Ghanaian artistes, together with Shatta Wale and Kwaw Kese, have publicly dismissed the relevance of the Ghana Music Awards, claiming bias or lack of transparency.
MC Yaa Yeboah’s remarks add to the continuing dialog surrounding the necessity for trade gamers to unite in help of platforms that elevate Ghanaian music each domestically and internationally.
