VGMA would’ve collapsed if it was run by a Ghanaian – Patience Nyarko

While praising the awards' organizers for maintaining the program for more than 20 years, she said on Adom FM's Entertainment Hall with Mike 2 that the award program would not have progressed as far if the VGMA organizers were Ghanaians.

"Ghana Music Awards, despite the fact that they are a business, have significantly aided Ghana's music industry. Let's think about the several awards we have and see which one can meet expectations better than the VGMAs.

Some people criticize the fact that it is organized by a Nigerian, but if it had been organized by a Ghanaian, it would have failed, she said.

She pondered what Ghana had accomplished and sustained successfully as a result.

Despite this, Nyarko voiced her concerns about the VGMA's impartiality, particularly in the decision-making process for award winners.

She insisted that her song "Obi Nyane Me," which wasn't even nominated, should have won Most Popular Song of the Year.

"Look at my song 'Obi Nyane Me'; it was well-liked and deserving of Most Popular Song of the Year honor, but it never occurred. But it's okay, I know business people will consider their interests," she replied.

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) are put on by Charterhouse Productions, a business controlled by Iyola Ayoade, a Nigerian business mogul, and Theresa Ayoade, a Ghanaian.

The Accra International Conference Center's Grand Arena hosted the 24th iteration of the 2000-established program this year.

The VGMA honors and honours noteworthy accomplishments in the Ghanaian music industry and has been instrumental in elevating homegrown talent on a global scale.

Despite the criticism that comes with it, it is the most eagerly awaited event on the Ghanaian entertainment calendar.