Pandy, the winner of the Upper East Music Awards’ artist of the year, has expressed disappointment at the prize money he received for his win. According to the artist, he would have preferred a collaboration with an A-list artist over the 20,000 Ghana cedis he was given.
In an interview with Mr. Lexis of Bolgatanga based A1 radio, Pandy stated that while he was grateful for the recognition, he felt that the prize money was not commensurate with his achievements. He noted that as an upcoming artist, a collaboration with a more established artist would have provided him with invaluable exposure and networking opportunities.
“I’m not ungrateful for the 20,000 cedis,” Pandy said. “But as an upcoming artist, a collaboration with an A-list artist would have been more beneficial to me in the long run. It would have given me more exposure, helped me reach a wider audience, and given me a chance to learn from someone who has more experience in the industry.”
He revealed he would have loved a collaboration with Fameye or Kofi Kinaata as he relates well with their vibe.
Pandy’s comments have sparked a conversation about the value of prize money in music awards and the opportunities that can be provided to winners. Some have suggested that organizers of music awards should consider alternative prizes, such as collaborations with established artists or access to professional development opportunities.
The Upper East Music Awards organizers have not yet responded to Pandy’s comments. However, many in the music industry have praised the artist for his honesty and courage in speaking out about his disappointment with the prize money.
