Ghanaian musician King Paluta’s hit song ‘Makoma’ has surprisingly been left out of the 2025 TGMAs nominations, despite its remarkable success over the past year. Fans and critics alike are puzzled, given the track’s achievements, like topping the #BoomplayAfricaTop100 for three weeks, dominating Apple Music’s Top 100 in Ghana, and amassing over 3 million views on YouTube.
The song was widely expected to earn nominations across multiple categories. It was submitted for consideration in four main categories: Songwriter of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year, but it ultimately did not receive recognition.
**Breaking Down ‘Makoma’s’ TGMA Snub**
1. **Record of the Year**:
The ‘Record of the Year’ category emphasizes production quality over commercial success. Previous winners have been known for exceptional songwriting and production values. This year’s nominees include hits by Ayisi, Berima Amo ft. Pat Thomas, and Kofi Kinaata. ‘Makoma’ may have missed out due to questions surrounding its production quality.
2. **Songwriter of the Year**:
This category focuses on strong lyrics and artistic value. Past winners like Kofi Kinaata and Stonebwoy have set high standards. Nominees for 2025 are artists like Ayisi and Okyeame Kwame, making it highly competitive. ‘Makoma’ might have lacked the requisite songwriting sophistication.
3. **Best Hiplife Song of the Year**:
Nominated for Best Hiplife/Hiphop artiste, King Paluta’s ‘Makoma’ didn’t make the cut for this category. The board’s definition requires a fusion of Hip-hop and Ghanaian rhythms, which critics argue ‘Makoma’ lacks, potentially leaning more toward Highlife.
4. **Most Popular Song of the Year**:
Fans believe ‘Makoma’ deserved this nomination since it generated significant excitement and cultural impact. However, King Paluta’s other song, ‘Aseda,’ was nominated, indicating it may have been considered more popular.
**The 2025 Nominees for ‘Most Popular Song of the Year’ Include:**
– OlivetheBoy – “Asylum”
– KiDi ft. Black Sher
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/
