Ghanaian Hiplife legend, Rex Omar, has stated that Ghanaian musicians don't get considered for international awards and recognition because they are not mainstream enough. 

He stated that being popular in one's own country is not enough to win awards, as one has to be an act that breaks geographical boundaries if one hopes to be awarded a Grammy or a BET.

He explained how most Ghanaian artistes are just popular in their own territories and therefore do not qualify to be international artistes.

“Most Ghanaian musicians are operating outside the mainstream. They may be big names in the country but outside our borders, they’re not known. Even when we travel outside the country we still operate in the Ghanaian communities.”

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"We’ve become crabs in the bucket pulling each other down,” attributing the failure of Ghanaian musicians to reach the international stage to the lack of support by industry players.

"If we have the right music entrepreneurs, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale could’ve been signed to some multinational labels and this could’ve helped them reach that pinnacle,” Rex further stated. 

On his authority, Angelique Kidjo winning a Grammy is because of her efforts to be in the mainstream music industry.

“She was signed to Mango Records, an international label and later moved to America. She moved her operations to the mainstream affording her the chance to win a Grammy,” he said.

The "Abiba" singer added that Ghana music industry needs music entrepreneurs who understand how the global musical system works if they want international accolades.