Amerado’s “Kwaku Ananse” Added to ‘Most Popular Song of the Year’ Category by TGMA

The board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has reinstated Amerado’s song “Kwaku Ananse” in the running for the Most Popular Song of the Year category. This decision follows a review period for reporting errors and omissions in the nomination process. A press release issued on April 15, 2024, outlined the adjustments made by the TGMA board.

The board acknowledged an oversight regarding the categorization of “Kwaku Ananse,” originally nominated for Best Highlife Song (remix version). Recognizing the original song’s immense popularity, it is now a contender in both the Best Highlife Song and Most Popular Song of the Year categories.

Additionally, the song “Lonely Road” by O’Kenneth & Xlim Kid, initially submitted as a featured work, has been reclassified as a collaborative effort by both artists.

Robert Klah, representing the 25th TGMA Board, thanked the music community for participating in the nomination review process. He emphasized the board’s commitment to fairness and transparency, acknowledging stakeholders’ role over the past 25 years.

This decision comes after Ghanaian rapper Amerado publicly questioned the TGMA organizers for excluding the original version of “Kwaku Ananse” from the nominations. Despite remixes featuring Fameye and another song, “The Hardest,” receiving recognition, the original “Kwaku Ananse” was initially overlooked.