Enock Agyepong, CEO of Speech Production and a sharp-eyed commentator in the entertainment scene, has taken to Facebook like a preacher with a mic on fire, asking a bold question:
“Is The Gospel Fraternity showing less interest in TGMA?”
The Gospel music genre plays an integral role in our industry and therefore in our annual Music Awards, ie TGMA, which has produced some great Artists of the year, including Joe Mettle and Diana HamiltonStrangely, their participation in recent times has been on the decline, and one wonders what the problems may be.
Last year, Team Eternity was billed to perform but never showed up, and their excuse was nothing to write home about.
This year was worse when indeed they never showed up to pick any of their 3 awards on the night, I mean a group of over 10 musicians and not even one person showing up to pick an award is obviously not normal.
Joe Mettle, who was also in the auditorium, never climbed the stage to pick up any of his 2 awards on the night. I mean, Joe had one of the best Gospel songs last year, and it would have been great to see him on stage as an inspiration to the next Generation.
Can we assume that they’re beginning to see the awards more like a worldly event, or are they just simply losing interest?
It was beautiful seeing Piesie Esther on the red carpet and a delight watching Empress Gifty and Daughters of Glorious Jesus on stage, and we all saw how excited the crowd were.
Like I posited earlier, the Gospel plays a major role in our industry, and their numbers are very significant to the scheme, so the organisers must do whatever it takes to get their full participation. Agyepong posted on Facebook.
Because Gospel music isn’t fading. We’re just waiting for an industry that truly values more than just the showbiz—one that honours both the sound and the Spirit.
#VhimGospel isn’t just a hashtag. It’s a heartbeat. Let’s not miss the rhythm.
Story by Obaapa Janee/ ahotoronline.com
