I made the Ghana Music Awards popular by touring the ghettos with my plaque in 2020 – Ras Kuuku.
Kojo Kurakye, better known as Ras Kuuku, is a Ghanaian dancehall and reggae artist who has boldly stated that he was instrumental in popularising the prestigious Ghana Music Awards.
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Ras Kuuku claims that by displaying his award plaque in several ghettos around the nation in 2020, he popularised the yearly award programme.
The media took notice when Ras Kuuku, who is renowned for his intense performances and dedication to the genre, was declared the winner of the prestigious Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year award.
In an open conversation with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM’s Daybreakhitz show, the founder of Poum Music shared, “I’m the only artist who has made the Telecel Ghana Music Award (TGMA) formally VGMA popular. After winning the award, I took my plaque to the streets and ghettos, showing it to the people. I wanted them to realise the potential of perseverance and hard work. Encouraging others and bringing the award closer to the people was more important than it was about me. Additionally, they shaped who I am now.”
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The crooner, who has long been an outspoken supporter of reggae music, also charged that the popular awards programme’s organisers had their favourite artist on their list. When he inquired about their favourites, he omitted to provide names.
