We’ve Been Battling a Lot in This ‘Hypocritical’ Music Space – DopeNation Explains TGMA Snub

hanaian music duo DopeNation has revealed that their decision to snub the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) was influenced by challenges and hypocrisy within the music industry. They claim they have faced numerous obstacles despite their contributions to the Ghanaian music scene.

Mar 20, 2025 - 16:31
We’ve Been Battling a Lot in This ‘Hypocritical’ Music Space – DopeNation Explains TGMA Snub
Ghanaian music duo, DopeNation has explained why they decided not to file for nominations for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

Award-winning music group DopeNation has spoken out about their decision to snub the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), citing hypocrisy and unfair treatment in the Ghanaian music industry.

In a recent interview, the duo expressed their frustration over the lack of proper recognition for their efforts, despite consistently producing hit songs and representing Ghana on global music platforms.

"We’ve been battling a lot in this industry. It’s full of hypocrisy, and we’ve seen how things work behind the scenes," they stated.

Why Did DopeNation Snub TGMA?

???? Lack of Recognition: Despite their success, they feel overlooked by key industry stakeholders.
???? Industry Politics: They claim favoritism and internal influences shape award nominations and wins.
???? Systemic Challenges: The music space lacks fair structures to support artists equally.
???? Focus on Bigger Platforms: DopeNation prefers international recognition over local award schemes.

Fans React to DopeNation’s Stand

Their decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans supporting their stance while others believe they should continue engaging with the local award system.

"DopeNation deserves better recognition!"
"Awards don’t define talent, keep pushing!"
"They should focus on their craft and ignore the politics."

Conclusion:

DopeNation’s decision to distance themselves from the TGMA highlights ongoing concerns about fairness in Ghana’s music industry. As the debate continues, the duo remains focused on making music for their fans and pushing Ghanaian sounds to the world.

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