Ghanaian gospel musician Scott Evans has offered counsel to gospel music group, Team Eternity Ghana, urging them to show greater regard for media and industry stakeholders, especially in the wake of their rise to fame.

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Speaking on Hitz FM's Daybreak Hitz with Doreen Avio, the singer did not hold back to address what he described as the group's dismissive attitude following their nominations at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).

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“This is just your first global song and you’re behaving like this. What happens if you don't get it again, or you get it again and they refuse to give you their time and platform. If you want the media to respect you, you also need to respect them,” Evans expressed.

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His comment comes amid growing criticisms of Team Eternity's lack of engagement in the award scheme and media.

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Evans Scott argues that the group's failure to acknowledge their nominations or even post about them reflects an attitude that disrespects the very platform supporting their success.

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“Inasmuch as we are doing ministry, we find ourselves in an industry; we have to respect and acknowledge whatever the industry gives to us,” he said.

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Evans also pointed out that respect must be mutual between artists and the media.

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“For me, I think it’s so disrespectful, and it’s not right for them to get a nomination and not acknowledge it, not to post it,” Evans said.

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Meanwhile, Ghanaian gospel musician Joe Mettle has revealed plans to pull out from future nominations for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).

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His decision stems from the demands of the awards process, which he believes sometimes an artist may not be ready for due to other equally important engagements.

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“I think I do [have intentions to retire from the awards]. There are things the awards require that sometimes you’re not able to do. Because once you’re nominated, you need to push it, and sometimes a lot is going on. Sometimes it gets to a point where so much is happening around you that you can’t fully commit to the requirements,” he stated.

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Joe Mettle added that thoughts of stepping back from the award scheme have been lingering for the past 3-4 years. However, he clarified that his decision is not coming from a place of pride or arrogance, as many would assume.

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"For the past three or four years, I’ve wanted to take a step back from the awards. And it’s not because I think I’ve outgrown them, no, it’s not that,” he said.

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He continued that, on most occasions, artists who don’t actively promote their nominations are not arrogant; that is often a misunderstanding.

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In the media, they might think you’re acting ‘big,’ but it’s not the case. Most of those are assumptions,” he explained.

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The “Onwanwani” singer further shared that an artist’s career goes through different seasons, and there are times when one's focus naturally shifts, making full participation in award-related activities challenging.

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“There are seasons. A time comes when you realize you can’t commit to the awards like you used to. But it’s not because you’ve outgrown them,” he added.

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