Joe Mettle
Gospel star, Joe Mettle, has revealed he is considering stepping back from future participation in the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).
Speaking in an interview on TV3 on May 16, 2025, the ‘Kadosh’ hitmaker reportedly said the decision is not because he feels above the awards, but rather due to the demands that come with being nominated.
“For the past three or four years, I’ve wanted to take a step back from the awards. And it’s not because I think I’ve outgrown them,” he explained.
Joe Mettle noted that being part of the awards process often requires artists to actively promote their nominations, something that can be difficult when other responsibilities are pressing.
“Once you’re nominated, you need to push it. Sometimes a lot is going on, and you can’t fully commit,” he said.
He added that the public can sometimes misinterpret an artiste’s silence during award seasons as pride, but that’s often not the case.
“There are seasons in an artiste’s life. A time comes when your focus shifts, and you realize you can’t engage with the awards like you used to,” he said.
Despite these reflections, Joe Mettle enjoyed success at the 2025 TGMAs, winning Best Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance for his song Obo Awan Oba.