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Shatta Wale didn’t show interest – VGMA PRO explains singer’s absence on nomination list
The PRO of Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has opened up on why Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, was left out of the nominations for the 23rd edition.
According to Robert Klah, the ‘Melissa’ hitmaker did not show interest in joining the scheme despite the lifting of the ban placed on him and Stonebwoy in 2019.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he said that “The scheme is in such a way that you need to be able to show interest, to be a part of the scheme, once you show interest we will work with you.”
Mr Klah stated that the interest is either in the form of filing for nomination or giving consent to the organisers to have your music nominated.
This comes after Ghanaians began questioning the absence of Shatta Wale from the 23rd edition of VGMA despite the inclusion of Stonebwoy.
Stonebwoy made his comeback appearing in the Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year category.
Two of his hit songs were nominated for the category – ‘1Gad’ and ‘Greedy Men’. He is going against KiDi (Touch It), Samini (Picture), Larusso (New Gen) and Epixode (Odeshie).
Stonebwoy has also been nominated for the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year award.
He is up against the 2021 winner, Epixode, Samini and Larusso.
Explaining how the ‘One Gad’ hitmaker ended up on the nominations list, Mr Klah said “so Stonebwoy showed interest. I don’t want to go into the details of how it happened.”
“But, the most important thing is that we established that there is a clear interest which is translated as consent given which is the reason why we were able to put him on the scheme.”
Source: www.myjoyonline.com
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
Fast-rising Afrobeats and Afro-fusion artiste, PzeeFire has released a new 7track Extended Play (EP) titled ‘Lovely Summer.’
Nigerian born, Ghanaian-based David Ayuba, affectionately called, PzeeFire is known for blending authentic African rhythms with alternative sounds and versatile genres.
The new project features tracks including, Dangerous Love, Fatal Attraction, Stuck on You, Jukpa, Highway Blues and Focus.
To mark the release, the talented singer-rapper hosted a listening party for the EP at the premises of WhatsApp TV.
Speaking about the project, PzeeFire said, ‘Lovely Summer’ explores themes of love, vulnerability, and passion. He added that some songs on the EP also test the authenticity of love between partners.
The artiste expressed optimism that the sound and quality of the EP can represent Ghana on any international platform.
‘Lovely Summer’ is now available for streaming on all major digital platforms worldwide.
Signed to Speech LLC, PzeeFire has remained consistent over the years, known for pairing soulful Afro swings with stunning visuals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
