Founding member of Table of Men, Kwesi Ernest
Artiste manager and founding member of the gospel music advocacy group, Table of Men, Kwesi Ernest, has dismissed claims that the group showed bias by not supporting gospel musician Nacee’s campaign during the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).
This clarification comes after MC Yaa Yeboah alleged on United Showbiz (May 3, 2025) that the group has been playing favourites with the gospel artistes it chooses to support.
However, in an interview with GhanaWeb’s Isaac Dadzie on May 5, 2025, Ernest strongly refuted the claims, explaining that the Table of Men never deliberately ignored any artiste.
He noted that the group’s support mechanisms are only activated when artistes or their management formally engage them.
“The Table of Men did not ignore any gospel act. What we are saying is that any musician who receives a nomination and believes the Table of Men has influence that could support their campaign, by canvassing for votes or increasing visibility, can reach out to us. We are always open and willing to support,” he explained.
Addressing the specific case involving Nacee, Ernest said the lack of support stemmed from a miscommunication.
He acknowledged Nacee’s stature in the gospel industry and expressed regret over the misunderstanding.
“In the case of my brother Nacee, whatever happened was due to miscommunication. Nacee is a whole authority on his own. With the establishment he has, it wouldn’t have been appropriate for anyone to launch a campaign for him without his knowledge,” he said.
“Maybe he assumed that because of our relationship, we would automatically step in. On the other hand, we may have been waiting for him to reach out. So there was miscommunication in between. I sincerely apologise to anyone who feels let down by our inability to support him as expected. It was an oversight,” he added.
The Table of Men has a strong track record of advocating for gospel artistes in major award categories, having previously championed acts like Diana Hamilton, and Piesie Esther.
Despite the 2024 miscommunication, Nacee had a highly successful year, earning several nominations and ultimately winning multiple awards, including Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards.
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