Ras Kuuku Questions Nacee’s Gospel Artiste Status Ahead of TGMA
Ras Kuuku Challenges Nacee’s Gospel Artiste Label
Ghanaian reggae artist Ras Kuuku has expressed skepticism about Nacee’s classification as a gospel musician. During a conversation with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz, Ras Kuuku questioned the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Board’s decision to restrict gospel categories to only gospel artists.
“Nacee is not a gospel musician; Nacee is a producer,” Ras Kuuku stated. He argued that Nacee’s involvement in secular music complicates his identity as a gospel artiste.
Nacee’s Dual Role: Gospel and Secular Music
When DJ Slim pointed out that Nacee has produced and performed numerous gospel songs, Ras Kuuku countered by highlighting Nacee’s secular works. He referenced ‘Kwen Kwen,’ a song Nacee composed for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as evidence of his dual musical identity.
Nacee is also known for secular hits like ‘Boys Boys,’ ‘Dondo,’ and ‘Paddy Paddy,’ which further blur the lines between his gospel and secular contributions.
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TGMA’s Definition of Gospel Music
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards defines the ‘Best Gospel Song’ as “the song adjudged by the Academy, Board, and the General Public as the most popular Christian song, commercially released in the year under review.” The song must have generated significant public excitement and patronage, and only songs performed by gospel artists are eligible.
Ras Kuuku’s critique raises questions about how artists like Nacee, who straddle both gospel and secular music, should be categorized.
For more on TGMA’s categories and rules, visit TGMA Official Website.
Ras Kuuku Claims His Song is a Gospel Hit
Amid the debate, Ras Kuuku asserted that his song ‘Me Mpaebo’ is one of the biggest gospel songs released in the past decade. His comments suggest that the TGMA’s current rules may exclude deserving artists and songs from recognition.
Ras Kuuku’s remarks also imply that Nacee’s work on secular songs has created a divided brand perception among music patrons, complicating his eligibility for gospel categories.