Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has expressed her frustration over what she describes as consistent snubbing by the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), despite her hard work and contributions to the industry.
Speaking in an interview with Graphic Showbiz on February 3, the songstress recalled her first major disappointment in 2017 when her song Jeje featuring Shatta Wale failed to secure a nomination. Her breakthrough moment at the TGMAs came in 2021 when she received nominations for Corner Corner featuring Kelvyn Boy and Weather featuring Medikal. However, her subsequent releases, including Asuoden, were overlooked, prompting her to question the fairness of the selection process.
“I haven’t been satisfied with the few TGMA nominations I received. When I released Jeje, I didn’t get any nomination even though the song was big until I dropped Corner Corner ft Kelvyn Boy and Weather ft Medikal in 2021,” she stated.
Sista Afia, who released 2 Things in the year under review, remains optimistic about this year’s awards and is targeting nominations in three key categories: Highlife Song of the Year, Highlife Artiste of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year.
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“At this year’s TGMA, the awards I’m eyeing are Highlife Song of the Year, Highlife Artiste of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year,” she added.
Beyond awards and recognition, Sista Afia believes that musicians have a duty to contribute positively to society. She advocates for collective efforts among artists to support education and vulnerable communities.
“I think as musicians, we can contribute when we all come together as a group and help the society in so many ways. We can print books for students who don’t have them, especially schools that lack study materials. We can also come together to support disabled kids, or anyone who needs help,” she emphasized.
With high hopes for this year’s TGMA nominations, Sista Afia remains determined to push her craft while encouraging fellow artists to use their influence for positive change.
