Controversial Ghanaian artist Mzbel has launched a scathing attack on Charterhouse, the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), accusing them of hypocrisy in their treatment of songs with profane content.
In a video shared on GhanaCelebrities.Com, Mzbel criticized the inconsistent way in which the TGMA has handled the issue of explicit lyrics.
She pointed to the case of legendary musician Daddy Lumba, whose songs, often laced with profanity, helped him dominate the award scene during his prime years.
Reflecting on her own experience, Mzbel lamented how her two hit songs, “16 Years” and “Awoso Me,” were deemed ineligible for awards because of their controversial lyrics.
She recalled how a concerted effort was made to prevent “16 Years” from winning at the VGMA, ultimately leading to its exclusion.
“Awoso Me” also faced similar rejection, with its profanity cited as the primary reason for its disqualification.
Mzbel expressed her frustration, calling out what she perceives as a double standard, especially considering the success of Daddy Lumba, who was allowed to scoop numerous awards despite the explicit nature of his songs.
The ongoing debate about the exclusion of songs with explicit lyrics from award nominations gained new momentum with the controversial decision to leave King Paluta’s massive hit “Makoma” off the 2025 TGMA nominations, sparking a renewed conversation about how such songs are treated in Ghana’s music industry.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
