Entertainment
Shocking miss outs from 25th TGMA nomination
The release of official nomination list for the 25th Telecel Ghana Music (TGMA) Awards has sparked massive uproar especially on social media with some names missing out from the list, much to the surprise of many.
Many thought that some hardworking artistes within the year under review should have made the list but surprisingly omitted.
Though Charterhouse, organisers of the awards announced their decision to maintain a one-week provisional window for dispute resolution regarding the released nominees list, it did not stop the public from expressing their frustrations.
Some of the sidelined artistes as compiled by The Spectator Agoro include, Great Ampong who made huge impact with his song ‘Style Biaa Bi,’ but did not make it among popular gospel songs.
Another shocking omission was Kuami Eugene for the Songwriter of the Year category after receiving a whopping 14 nominations.
Amerado also missed out on the Most Popular Song of the Year category though his ‘Kwaku Ananse’ song was actually all over the place within the year despite receiving other nominations.
Piesie Esther was also excluded from the Most Popular Song of the Year category. With her consistency over the past two years, many thought her song ‘Ewuradi Mo’ would be in that category.
The 25th TGMA is aimed at celebrating Ghanaian artistes for their contribution to the growth of the industry within the year under review.
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
