Patience Nyarko, one of Ghana’s contemporary Ghanaian gospel music sensation, has applauded Charter House, organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) for their tireless dedication to maintaining one of the country’s most prestigious music awards scheme.
According to her, the popular awards scheme would not have survived if its organisers were Ghanaians, adding that Ghanaians lack the skill of maintenance when it comes to awards schemes. She further asserted that the award ceremony has played a pivotal role in promoting and elevating on the global stage.
The ‘W’afom Kwan’ hitmaker, made this statement while speaking in a interview with Mike 2 on Adom FM’s Entertainment Hall.
“When it comes to awards ceremonies in Ghana, we have witnessed many come and go, but the VGMA has endured. People often wonder why a Nigerian company is behind a Ghanaian event, but the truth is, if it were organised by Ghanaians, it might not have lasted this long,” she explained.
She continued; “With the Ghana Music Awards, I think it has helped Ghana music. We should evaluate the industry and identify which even has the same level of buzz and mileage as the VGMA.”
The gospel singer further expressed concerns about the fairness of the VGMA, particularly in the selection of award winners. She cited her song ‘Obi Nyanime’ as an example, claiming it deserved the ‘Most Popular Song of the Year’ but didn’t get any nomination.
“The only thing I think they don’t do well is fairness. Look at my song, ‘Obi Nyanime’, it was popular and deserved Most Popular Song of the Year, but it never happened. But I understand that business people will think about their interests, so it’s okay” she noted
