In a surprising revelation, Northern Region’s very own rapper Ataaka has revealed that he invested GHC2000 to vote for his rival Maccasio to win dancehall song of the year in the ongoing Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).
The rapper, known for his yearly review controversial songs, disclosed this during in a Facebook post earlier today. Ataaka, whose real name is Yakubu Issah, stated that Maccasio is his junior brother and has managed to buy a nomination at the VGMA reason he has also resolved to support him with the little he can.
Ataaka explained that his decision to invest such an amount to vote for his rival was not based on personal gain or malice, but rather on his desire to see the music industry in the Northern Region flourish. He expressed that he was aware of the potential backlash from his fans, but he felt it was a risk worth taking for the greater good.
“The VGMAs’ is here once again, the 24th edition and I want to take the opportunity to congratulate my junior brother, Maccasio for BUYING a nomination – this is a public knowledge. As industry players, we’d also do our part by voting as many as we can. Personally, I’ve invested two thousand(2000)cedis in picking up votes for you with respect to the category at hand. Go and make the NORTH proud ntizo! #OneLove #WeGrow2Yeda!!!🔥” Ataaka said.
The VGMA is one of the most prestigious music awards ceremonies in Ghana and is highly competitive. Maccasio, whose real name is Sherif Abdul-Majeed, is a well-known musician in the Northern Region and has been nominated for several awards at the VGMA.
The revelation by Ataaka has stirred up a lot of excitement and surprise among fans and music industry stakeholders in the Northern Region. Many have praised Ataaka’s decision to support Maccasio despite being rivals, describing it as a selfless act that shows the spirit of unity in the music industry.
The VGMA is ongoing, and the winners will be announced at a grand ceremony in Accra later today at the Grand Arena. The revelation by Ataaka has certainly added an exciting twist to the competition, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see if Maccasio will emerge as the winner.
