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Participate in VGMA Despite Controversies in the Nomination List – Public Relations Officer for Charter House

VGMA 2014
VGMA 2014

Considering the controversies surrounding this year’s Ghana Music Awards, many are those who have suggested or believe that the entire nominated list be reviewed and some of the faux pas in the list corrected.

However, GhanaCelebrities.Com has noted that announcement or adverts are already running on television station – GH One, for the public to vote for their favourite artiste or song. Out of curiosity, GhanaCelebrities.Com contacted the Public Relations Officer for Charterhouse, Mr. George Nii Armah Quaye, for explanations.

“Well, the nominations are already running. Fact is, the board has taken all the suggestions, queries, and recommendations from the general public in good faith and are working behind the scene. However, we can’t afford to hold the whole award in ransom because of some few artistes or songs whose nominations are in contention.

We don’t think it will be fair to halt participation in the award scheme at the expense of the 30 nominations because of a few. We will not be treating the majority of the nominees fairly.” GhanaCelebrities.Com asked Mr. Quaye if it is possible some nominees might be disqualified after the board’s reseating and resolution.

“It is highly possible! The board is reseating to reexamine some of the nominations based on additional information they have received after the nomination list was released. If at the end of the day a nominee or song happens not to meet the award’s criteria, it shall be disqualified! That we can assure the public.”

Since announcements are running on television for the public to vote for their favourite artiste (s) or song (s), GhanaCelebrities.Com suggested to Mr. Quaye that the public may feel short changed if their favourite song (s) or artiste (s) is disqualified – after spending money to vote.

“I agree with your point but we can’t also stop people from voting. Time is running. Venues have been booked – 3rd May, 2014. March is almost ending. In April, we shall be having the industry award; which is usually two weeks to the award proper. So as you can see, time is not on our side.

In his final words, Mr. Quaye urged, “the public can still participate in the award scheme irrespective of the controversies. We appreciate the criticisms, suggestions and recommendations from all stakeholders.” One nominee whose nomination is strongly being contested with seemingly reliable facts is Sonnie Badu – who got nomination in Artiste of the Year category.

Do you agree with the board’s decision of announcing for the public to vote whilst they are still reviewing the nomination list and might possibly disqualify a song or artiste? Would continue to vote for your favourite song or artiste? Share your opinion. Until then…MOTWUM!!



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