As fans gear up for the highly anticipated 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), the nomination list has been unveiled, sparking excitement across the industry.

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However, amid the buzz, one notable absence has caught many by surprise—Sarkodie is missing from the ‘Artiste of the Year’ category for the first time in a decade.

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Sarkodie is surprisingly missing from the category, sparking reactions online.

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While some may not see this as an issue, it is a major surprise for many, as this marks the first time the ‘Illuminati’ hitmaker has not been nominated in this prestigious category in ten years.

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Sarkodie earned his first nomination at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) in 2010, with his debut album ‘Makye’ earning him eight nominations and five awards, including the coveted 'Artiste of the Year' and 'Discovery of the Year' awards.

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In 2012, Sarkodie continued his success with his Rapperholic album, securing 12 nominations and winning three awards, including 'Artiste of the Year' and 'Most Popular Song of the Year' for "U Go Kill Me."

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Although he missed out on the Artiste of the Year nomination in 2013, Sarkodie began an impressive streak starting in 2014, with his Sarkology album earning eight nominations.

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Since then, he has consistently been a major contender, especially in the Artiste of the Year category.

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However, 2025 marks the year he has been absent from that category.

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Despite missing out on the top honour, Sarkodie earned other nominations at the awards, including Best Hiplife Song, Best Rap Performance, Best Hiphop Song, and Best Hiplife/Hiphop Song.

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The TGMA 2025 nominee announcement, held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, March 15, 2025, saw the declaration of various artistes including Kweku Smoke, Team Eternity, Joe Mettle, King Paluta, King Promise, Stonebwoy, and Black Sherif, as contenders for the prestigious 'Artiste of the Year' category.

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The grand awards ceremony is set for May 3, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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Before the main event, a pre-party on May 2 will gather nominees and key industry figures for networking and conversations.

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Additionally, the nominees' jam, popularly called the TGMA Xperience, is slated for Saturday, April 5, 2025.

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