Ghanaian musician Article Wan has sparked conversation over the quality of stage performances at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), urging organisers to prioritise artistes who deliver memorable shows rather than what he described as “jump and go” acts.
His comments, which were first shared in a Facebook post, were intended to grab attention and highlight what he sees as a lack of engaging stagecraft at the prestigious awards ceremony.
“Kudos to TGMA for your remarkable work over the years! As you plan ahead, I humbly suggest curating a lineup of talents like myself and others who deliver truly memorable performances, not just ‘jump and go’ acts,” he wrote.
Speaking on Hitz FM with DJ Slim, Article Wan clarified that his statement was not meant to attack any artiste but to call for a higher standard of stage performances.
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“Richie said something here that when you are not getting the attention, you have to come out. You see the ‘jump and go,’ I intentionally made it bold. I know our people like talking, they want to talk. So when I added the ‘jump and go,’ they started reacting. I’ve gotten your attention.
“That particular side was to get your attention to listen to what I am talking about. I was talking about getting quality performances at the TGMA, something memorable for the world to see. Secondly, I said when artistes are performing, the front stage is very dull,” he explained.
Article Wan, known for his energetic performances and hit songs like Solo, believes that Ghanaian award shows should focus on acts that engage and entertain audiences beyond just jumping around on stage.
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