In the aftermath of Radio Xtra’s much-hyped concert, The Ghana Report, held in Accra, tensions have flared within Northern Ghana’s entertainment community. The concert, featuring over 20 artistes from across the country, showcased a variety of talents, but Maccasio was the only artiste representing the North. This led to an unexpected controversy when Mohammed Hafiz G. Face, a popular radio presenter and TV host, publicly expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of representation for Northern Ghanaian musicians. However, his remarks ignited a storm of reactions, with many questioning his true motives.
G. Face, known for his close affiliation with Fancy Gadam, shared a post of the CEO’s update of Shatta Wale’s performance, questioning the absence of more Northern artistes at the event. “Entertainment?? That’s nice, but dear Sister [Rashida], can you explain to us why you organize a national event of this magnitude with over 20 artists performing and only one single artist based in the North was part of it?” he wrote, pointing fingers at the event’s CEO. However, this comment didn’t sit well with many, including Maccasio himself, who fired back, accusing G. Face of only raising the issue because it wasn’t his favorite artiste, Fancy Gadam, who performed. “Bro be honest, if it was Fancy who performed at the show, would you have posted something like this? Smh 🤦♂️… because it’s her? (Hajia Rashida).”
Maccasio’s response to G. Face highlighted a deeper issue—alleged favoritism. The rapper pointed out that G. Face had remained silent during previous major events like the Year of Return, which didn’t feature any Northern artistes. Maccasio went as far as to accuse the presenter of not advocating for any Northern musician in the past but suddenly raising concerns when his personal favorite wasn’t on stage. “Am disappointed in this post, charly,” Maccasio wrote, questioning G. Face’s consistency and authenticity in standing up for Northern talent.
Other industry figures also chimed in, further intensifying the debate. Popular sports journalist Mukadi defended Maccasio’s inclusion in The Ghana Report Fair, calling his performance fitting for the scale of the program. He took a jab at G. Face, reminding him of Maccasio’s control over the crowd and the energy he brought to the stage.
King HassanIB, a morning show host on Xtra Radio in Tamale, added to the criticism, stating that G. Face had no right to demand explanations if he hadn’t contributed to the organization of the event. He suggested that G. Face’s comments were not constructive but rather seemed intended to create unnecessary friction and disrespect for the organizers.
The backlash against G. Face has left many wondering whether his outcry was truly about the representation of Northern artistes or whether it stemmed from personal biases. As some fans suggested, had Fancy Gadam been the one performing, the presenter’s tone might have been entirely different. This controversy not only underscores the competitive nature of Northern Ghana’s music scene but also raises questions about the motives of industry players when advocating for their favorites. Is it about pushing for equal representation, or is it simply about backing their personal preferences?
