Ghanaian rapper Amerado has opened up about his mixed feelings following the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), revealing both disappointment and admiration in the aftermath of the event.
In an interview on Hitz FM, Amerado shared that although he had hoped his song Ankonam would win Reggae Song of the Year, he holds no bitterness toward the outcome—especially since the winning track, Psalm 23 by Stonebwoy, is one of his personal favourites.
“But with the ones that I got nominated for, I think Ankonam… I expected Ankonam to win the Reggae Song of the Year, but then it went to Stonebwoy, which is also fine because Psalm 23 is one of my favourite songs from Stonebwoy,” he said.
Before discussing his nominations, Amerado first expressed frustration over an unexpected snub—his track Abronoma, which he firmly believed was a contender for Songwriter of the Year, failed to secure a spot in that category.
“I was expecting to be in the Songwriter of the Year category with Abronoma, and up to now it still marvels my mind why I didn’t get in there,” he said, calling the omission one of the biggest letdowns of the awards season.
Despite the setbacks, Amerado acknowledged the recognition he did receive at the TGMAs and remained gracious about the wins of his peers. His reflections offer a glimpse into the competitive yet respectful spirit among Ghana’s top musical talents.
