Entertainment critic MC Yaa Yeboah has voiced her frustrations regarding the attitudes of certain Ghanaian artists toward the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).

Speaking during a segment on Peace FM, Yaa Yeboah called out musicians who have distanced themselves from the awards, which have remained a vital part of the nation’s music industry for over 25 years.

The entertainment pundit strongly emphasized that no artist in Ghana is above the awards scheme.

According to her, the criticisms directed at TGMAs by some musicians are unwarranted and detrimental to the spirit of appreciation and recognition in the industry.

One of her key remarks highlighted the backlash Stonebwoy faces for his active participation in conversations about the awards.

“I start to laugh when I see people attacking Stonebwoy because he tries to be involved in discussions surrounding these awards. Which person wouldn’t want to be appreciated for their hard work?” she questioned, clearly advocating for artists to value the acknowledgment of their efforts.

Yaa Yeboah further urged all musicians to embrace the awards scheme as a platform to celebrate their dedication and contributions.

“The fact that you’ve put in the work means you deserve to be awarded. Artistes should understand that the awards are important. They should involve themselves in the scheme so they can also be appreciated,” she explained.

Despite the longstanding history and impact of the Ghana Music Awards, several prominent musicians such as Shatta Wale and Kwaw Kese have previously dismissed its significance, sparking continuous debate within the industry. With Yaa Yeboah’s passionate defense of the scheme, her comments reignite the conversation about why recognition matters in the music business.

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“Artistes should understand that they are not bigger than the Ghana Music Awards. It is the biggest awards scheme in the country.”-MC Yaa Yeboah tackles some Ghanaian music artistes over their alleged disregard and undermining of the Ghana Music awards scheme. pic.twitter.com/NDulxNGTav— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) April 8, 2025