HighGrade Family wants Ghana Music Awards nominees list reviewed

Although many have complained of the nominees
list released for the VodafoneGhana Music
Awards, Samini Music and HighGrade Family is
first to call for a review of the list. Check out the
press statement from HighGradeFamily asking for
a review of the Ghana Music Awards:
Over the years, there have been numerous
controversies surrounding Charter House/Ghana
MusicAwards, the constitution of the board and
consequent nominations thereof towards the
annual Ghana Music Awards; all past sponsors are
herein acknowledged.
However, of particular interest is the seemingly
growing trend ofConflict of Interest that plaques
the Board and its decisions, with traces to specific
individuals such as Mark Okraku Mantey and the
growing aspersions in the definition of categories,
who qualifies and per what standards of criteria
are followed per norms as pertains in other
jurisdictions with emphasis on our very own turf.
Of particular concern is as per a quote by Enoch
Sarpong, a showbiz critic on facebook { Apparently
Mark Okraku Mantey’s artiste KUMI GUITAR isn't
a NEW ARTISTE... His FIRST VERSION of “break into
two” song was released 2years ago….and was
produced by SUGARTONE..}
Questions need to be asked:
As a private entity with due regards for the
Ghanaian Laws, is Mark Okraku a manager/
affiliated to an artiste known as “Kumi Guitar”
and does this constitute a conflict of interest?
Are the guidelines for nominations particularly
“New Artiste of the year” explicitly clear to
warrant an exclusion of Kofi Kinaata in same?
NB: the Number of shows performed by Kofi
Kinaata, an artiste of HighGradeFamily, Interviews
including on Dj Blacks Weekend shows… Airplay of
his various songs et al as against the other
categorized in “New Artiste of the year”
Per the assertion by Enoch Sarpong (verifiable)
that Kumi Guitar first released/promoted a song 2
years ago constitute a wrongful categorization of
the said artiste and therefore requires a review of
nomination(s) given the level of public agitation?
Will Charter House and the VGMA Board for the
first time, recall their decision, address and
reannounce categories and nominations
particularly those in question, for us” excluding
Kofi Kinaata our Artiste from the New Artiste of
the year category)?
Will Charter House and its allied Bodies act on
Mark Okraku Mantey’s abuse of conflict of
interest provisions as affecting a general body and
its decisions by excusing him from any further
activities; By explaining the criteria on
nominations for New Artiste thereby excluding our
Artiste “Kofi Kinaata”; Will all parties consider
brand effect on supervising a clear case of conflict
of interest(legal issue) involving Mark Okraku
Mantey, member of the VGMA board, whose self
glorification seems to make him a touch not in
Ghana Music Industry and on what basis he does
so?
We will require answers, as these will go a long
way to maintain some credibility in the Annual
Event that highlights the best of Ghanaian music.
The Media must help set things right.
Sgd.
Anthony Daning (Mr.)
ManagerHighGradeFamily/Samini Music