From L to R: Artiste manager Nii Noi and Gospel singer Joe Mettle
Gospel musician Joe Mettle’s absence on stage to receive his award at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) was due to a ticketing issue at the venue entrance, according to his manager, Nii Noi.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, the talent manager revealed that Joe Mettle experienced difficulties with his ticket being flagged as already used when he attempted to enter the Grand Arena, a situation that delayed his access to the auditorium.
“I said on stage that he’s on his way. In fact, when he was entering, he had ticket verification issues just like Felicia Osei. When he got there and showed his ticket, they said it had already been used. After several tries, he called me and said, ‘they say somebody has used my ticket’” Nii Noi explained
Nii Noi, who had stepped on stage to pick up the award for Male Vocalist of the Year on Joe Mettle’s behalf, stated that he rushed out immediately afterward to assist the gospel singer. He said the issue was eventually resolved, but only after the first award presentation had already taken place.
“So, after picking the Male Vocalist award for him, I went out to help him sort it out. Then the guy (at the gate) said, ‘oh, it was a network issue. It’s been resolved now.’ That’s how come he missed picking the first one,” he stated.
Explaining why Joe Mettle was not seen on stage for the second award, his manager explained that the singer was not seated in the audience area at the time of the announcement.
“The second one, after the tribute performance, I think it was followed by Stonebwoy, they came to call us to take a photo with the first award. He was there; he was just not seated,” Nii Noi clarified.
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