It’s Unwise and Arrogant to inflict my Sentiment on Shatta Wale for not winning GMA US Reggae Dancehall Artiste the year – Arnold Asamoah Baidoo

Board Chair of the Ghana Music Awards-USA (GMA-US) Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, has dismissed claims that his personal sentiment towards Shatta Wale influenced his decision not to award Shatta wale the reggae dancehall artiste of the year even if he deserves it. In an interview with Nana Kwame Gyan on Onua 95.1 FM’s show ‘The30minutes’, Asamoah-Baidoo described such assertions as “unwise and ignorant”.

Asamoah-Baidoo emphasized that he has no personal issues or feud with Shatta Wale, and his primary focus is on promoting and recognizing excellence in Ghanaian music. He maintained that his role as Board Chair is to uphold the integrity and credibility of the awards, and he would not allow personal biases to cloud his judgment.

Asamoah-Baidoo’s comments come amidst speculation and controversy surrounding the Ghana Music Awards-USA. His statement aims to reassure the public and the music industry that the awards will be given based on merit, and not influenced by personal relationships or sentiments.

Watch the full interview here