Ghanaian sensation King Paluta and his management have formally petitioned the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board, questioning the exclusion of his hit song ‘Makoma’ from the nominations list.
In an official letter dated March 18, 2025, the management team of King Paluta expressed their disappointment over the snub, stating that ‘Makoma’ was duly submitted for consideration in key categories, including:
Most Popular Song
Record of the Year
Hiplife Song of the Year
Songwriter of the Year – King Paluta
Despite its massive success and dominance in the Ghanaian music scene, the song failed to receive a single nomination, prompting the artist’s team to demand explanations from the award board.
According to King Paluta’s management, ‘Makoma’ was one of the biggest songs released in the year under review, generating immense excitement among music lovers. The team insists that they trust the TGMA board’s competence but need a convincing reason for the song’s exclusion.
The letter further clarifies that ‘Makoma’ did not breach any moral or ethical requirements, making its omission even more questionable. The team remains open to discussions regarding a possible reconsideration of the song in the categories it was submitted for.
This latest development has sparked conversations about the transparency and fairness of award schemes in Ghana. Many fans and industry players have taken to social media to support King Paluta, questioning the selection criteria and urging the TGMA board to respond.
