Sensational Ghanaian Afro-pop singer, dancer, and songwriter, Noella Wiyalaa, has stated that the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) organized by Charterhouse, only rewards and promotes works of artists who are based in the Greater Accra regional capital, Accra.
Wiyaala, who was speaking in a recent interview on “The North” Podcast with Prince Hamdan Banang, made known that the popular music awards scheme had spelled out criteria for the selection of nominees which she thinks she doesn’t qualify for, and so has stopped filing nominations.
She emphasized that the criteria involved having one’s songs played on all radio stations in the capital, which is not possible for her because of her choice of language.
She said, “In my heart, I believe VGMA is trying to get all of us involved. But let’s not tickle and make and make a fool of ourselves, it’s undeniable and glaring what VGMA is all about. You have to be in Accra and your songs have to be popular in Accra.
Source: Ghbase.com
