- Rapper Amerado is contesting the exclusion of his song ‘Kwaku Ananse’ from the Most Popular Song of the Year category for the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
- Amerado publicly questioned the decision after the nominees were revealed on March 28, 2024.
- The organizers are currently reviewing Amerado's appeal.
The organizers of the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) are currently evaluating a formal appeal from rapper Amerado’s team concerning the absence of his track ‘Kwaku Ananse’ from the Most Popular Song of the Year category.
Amerado took to social media to express his perplexity, questioning why ‘Kwaku Ananse’ failed to secure a spot on the nominee list when the selections for the 25th edition of the awards were unveiled on March 28, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Robert Klah, the Head of Public Events and Communications at TGMA, clarified in an interview with Hitz FM, a radio station in Accra, that Amerado’s team has formally lodged a petition, which is currently under review.
Klah stressed that if the petition proves to be valid upon examination, ‘Kwaku Ananse’ will be reconsidered for inclusion in the Most Popular Song of the Year category.
“Amerado’s representatives have directly communicated their concern about the absence of ‘Kwaku Ananse’ in the Most Popular Song of the Year category. They have lodged their petition. The panel will deliberate on it, and if it’s deemed valid, his song will be reinstated,” Klah affirmed.
He further encouraged other artists encountering similar issues to emulate Amerado’s approach and raise their concerns for proper assessment.
“If you strongly feel that you merit inclusion, we are open to hearing your grievances. Get in touch with us, and let’s address any necessary adjustments and clarifications,” Klah added.
