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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.
Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame, and the Rap Dacta, celebrated his 50th birthday with the release of a rhythmic reggae tune titled “Clap.”
The song shines a spotlight on applauding those making remarkable contributions to society and encourages people to celebrate the successes of their friends and family.
Just a week after its release, “Clap” has garnered widespread positive reactions from influencers across Ghana, Jamaica, America, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
In one of the reaction videos shared by Okyeame Kwame, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, aka RNAQ, expressed his admiration, saying, “Love this song and the lyrics. I want to support its promotion with GHC 100,000. Well done.”
Okyeame Kwame, who had previously promised to build a Paediatric Emergency Ward at Manhyia Hospital in Kumasi before his birthday, would certainly benefit from this generous support for such a meaningful project.
His 50th birthday celebration was a successful all-white event held at +233 Pub and Grill, featuring amazing performances that added to the memorable occasion.
Watch Okyeame Kwame clap visualiser here:
https://youtu.be/qMO-Ufr6Vwc?is=ByivCkKtmUVcHxV_
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
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