Ghanaian talent manager and CEO of DWP Academy, Quables, is calling for the inclusion of a dance category in the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
According to him, dancers and choreographers play a crucial role in promoting music, yet they remain unrecognised in major award schemes.
Quables, a key figure in Ghana’s dance scene, argues that dance is an essential part of the music industry.
Speaking to GhanaWeb TV at the 26th TGMA nominees’ announcement on Saturday, March 15, 2025, Quables stressed the need for a dance category.
He said, “There are so many dance groups now, so many individuals doing well, and we are playing a very major role. Everybody knows how much dance contributes to this music industry. We are making songs go global. It’s not that the songs wouldn’t go without us, but dance is a tool. Videographers, producers, and directors all play their roles, and dancers do too. So, I think next year, it should be added. That’s all I’m looking for.”
With the rise of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, dance challenges have become a major tool for music promotion, helping songs reach global audiences. Many industry players have echoed this sentiment.
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