Be proud of TGMAs and ignore Grammy – Ghanaian artistes advised

Ghanaian musician Rex Omar has shared advice for local artists. He believes they should value local award schemes. Instead of chasing international awards, like the Grammys, they should focus on homegrown recognition.

Rex Omar finds it surprising that Ghanaian artists often disrespect local awards. He stated that the Grammy Awards were mainly created for American musicians. "If you disrespect the Ghana Music Awards, I don’t understand why you want a Grammy," he said in an interview.

He compared this to the BET Awards, which originated from an American TV network. "BET is an American TV station that also does its own awards," he explained.

Omar encouraged the Ghanaian creative industry to unite and create their own prestigious award scheme. He believes this could rival the Grammys and attract attention across Africa.

"We can develop our own award if we promote it well," he noted. He emphasized that it's not just about receiving awards; it's about building a whole ecosystem for meaningful impact.

His comments highlight the need for investment in Ghana's creative industry. This investment could help local artists compete with international awards and markets effectively.