Charterhouse PRO, Robert Klah has said that the 'Best Group of the Year' category has been absent from the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) for the past few years due to a lack of competitiveness.

The category was last awarded in 2021 to the Bethel Revival Choir, marking a historic win for gospel groups two years in a row.

However, despite active contributions from groups like La Meme Gang, R2Bees, and DopeNation, the TGMA Board has not found the category competitive enough for inclusion in recent years.

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Robert Klah stated that the decision to exclude the category was not intentional but based on the Board's assessment.

He advised groups to consider other categories where they could qualify based on their yearly performance.

"Yes, we didn't add 'Group of the Year' to the nominations list because the Board has realised that it's no longer as competitive as it used to be, so it was decided to let it rest until they become competitive again.

"If an artiste or group is not on the list, it simply means they did not meet the criteria if they filed for nomination in the year under review," he said.

He added that the category would be brought back if enough competitive groups warrant a return.

"FRA is a group, but they have been nominated in the 'Best Highlife Artiste of the Year' category. If we have enough competitive groups in the future, the category will be brought back into the scheme," he said.

As the TGMA heats up for this year's event at the Accra International Conference Centre's Grand Arena on June 1, top artistes including Black Sherif, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Nacee, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy are vying for the coveted 'Artiste of the Year' title. The TGMA continues to be a highlight of Ghana's music calendar.

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