[ 2021-02-15 ]

The ban on Shatta Wale and Stoneboy lifted
The Board of the VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS
(VGMA) has lifted the ban imposed on Ghanaian
artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.

This decision was taken at the inaugural meeting
of the 22nd VGMA Board on the 28th of January,
2021.

The indefinite ban was imposed in 2019 as a result
of a brawl caused by the two artistes during the
Awards Ceremony of the 20th Anniversary edition of
the VGMA, which disrupted the ceremony and
threatened the safety of patrons.

The two were thus excluded from participating in
the 21st VGMA held in 2020.

The Board agreed to admit them back to the scheme,
hoping that such altercations that bring the
scheme into disrepute, do not occur in future
events.

This makes them eligible to participate in this
and subsequent editions of the VGMA, if they so
desire.

By extension, their collaborative works with other
artistes are eligible for participation in the
VGMA.

The VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS is dedicated to
celebrating Ghanaian Musicians and projecting the
Ghanaian music industry in a positive light and
will continue to work with the music industry
stakeholders to uphold the image and integrity of
the scheme.

The journey to the 22nd edition of the VGMA has
started with a call for nominations from artistes
of music works (Songs, EPs/Albums) released
between 1st January and 31st December 2020.

The call for nominations will close on Monday,
15th February, 2021.

Source - Ghana Music

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