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According to the petitioners, the VGMA over the years has honoured largely artistes who live and work in the nation's capital Accra whereas those in the remaining regions have been side-lined. It said the board of VGMA has no regional representation and asked Charterhouse to expand the board to include other stakeholders from regions in Ahafo, Bono, Northern, Oti, Savannah, Upper East and West Regions of Ghana. "We are by this petition, calling on Charterhouse and Vodafone Ghana to expand and include citizens from other ethnic backgrounds on the board and musicians in the awards.” "Again, we are by this petition, urging that there should be one representative each, from the 16 regions of Ghana who are well knowledgeable in Ghanaian music but are not artist managers," the petitioners argued. "It added"We also urge that the current status quo where some artist managers are members of the VGMA Board and other committees should be abolished because we strongly believe it does not promote fairness. "It is our expectation that you consider the merits of this petition to promote diversity and national cohesion through the prestigious VGMA.". The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was established in 2000 by Mascot to celebrate Ghanaian musicians. Organized in partnership with the Musicians Union of Ghana and under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards scheme, which is now in its 22nd year, has grown into a Festival of Music and Entertainment that engages the entire country and beyond. The current board for the VGMA under the leadership of Madam Theresa Ayoade, Chief Executive Officer of Charterhouse Productions is without diversity and regional balance. This petition is grounded in the fact that Charterhouse itself admitted as stated in the introduction that the Ghana Music Awards was established to celebrate "Ghanaian Musicians" and as such, the organizers should expand and include qualified persons/citizens from other regions onto the highest decision making body for diversity and representation. Again, it is an established fact the title sponsor has a large subscriber base in some of the aforementioned regions without representation on the board and as well as awardees. We are by this petition, calling on Charterhouse and Vodafone Ghana to expand and include citizens from other ethnic backgrounds on the board and musicians in the awards. Again, we are by this petition, urging that there should be one representative each, from the 16 regions of Ghana who are well knowledgeable in Ghanaian music but are not artist managers. We also urge that the current status quo where some artist managers such are members of the VGMA Board and other committees should be abolished because we strongly believe it does not promote fairness. It is our expectation that you consider the merits of this petition to promote diversity and national cohesion through the prestigious VGMA. Thank you. Source | Summary

Aisha Modi popularly known as 'She loves Stonebwoy'. Aisha is widely known as a 'loudmouth' in the Ghanaian entertainment industry primarily because she is associated with some big brands in the industry and claims to have supported some well-established artistes as well. Until recently, many thought she was Stonebwoy's manager until the dancehall artiste came out to boldly state that she isn't. With that being said, let's take a ride through some things you probably might not know about Aisha Modi. Aisha landed her first international gig as a manager to Kenyan singer Victoria Kimani in January 2021. On the other hand, Kweku Slay and King jerry who are both Ghanaian artistes have been working with Aisha for a while now. Aisha has boldly written on the profile section of her social media accounts that she is responsible for these two Ghanaian artistes. Aisha currently has two kids with two different men. In an interview with Delay in October 2020, monitored by GhanaWeb, she disclosed having a son with her ex-husband Ofori Amponsah. The man in question is the godfather of Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale. Aisha Modi in October 2020 disclosed that she got married to Ghanaian highlife musician Ofori Amponsah at the age of 18. "I got married to Ofori Amponsah at age 18 when I had my first child who is currently 16 years. This marriage lasted for a few years and after that, we reunited as friends and I also helped him on a few of his projects. I have known Ofori Amponsah for almost 17 years. He is my first boyfriend who broke my virginity so we have a great bond. We are currently good friends," she told Delay. Aisha's East Legon residence was a gift from Rev. Obofuor and wife. The 'Stonebwoy freak' once disclosed in an interview with Delay that the 4-bedroom house in which she currently lives was gifted to her by Rev. Obofour and his wife queen Ciara. It could be recalled that Aisha in an interview with Delay sometime in 2020 revealed that she is the proud owner of a Range Rover, Mercedes Benz C300, and Nissan Rogue. Source | Summary

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Shatta Wale and Aisha Modi have consistently attacked each other on social media. This time around, she is mocking the dancehall artiste of 'clout chasing' her. In an Instagram post on February 4, 2021, she accused the dancehall artiste of riding at the back of the ongoing controversies to resurrect what she described as his dying career. To her, Shatta Wale's career is sinking so fast that no amount of overhaul can rescue it. "When they can beat you they join you. See how I buy pressure give you, Shatta Wale. You should have told me u needed help, you needed a stable Hit song. Let's trend together wati, na u can't guy a Zongo Nima girl like me wai. I'm a big fish. When is my song coming out na my body make hot. I want to dance." she wrote on Instagram. Shatta and Aisha Modi have in a span of one week engaged in series of backlash at each other on social media. The two have engaged in a 'battle of insults', raised damning allegations about each other via numerous live videos and tweets. Some individuals believe that their 'so-called' scuffle is just a stunt programmed to 'revive' the showbiz industry which has been somewhat been on 'sleep mode' for some time now. Source | Summary

"2021 we just started but there have not been any big shows currently happening in Ghana. What I would say is that and this is my personal opinion that going forward I think we would be doing more virtual stuff if the coronavirus infections doesn't go down.” In an exclusive interview on the Kastle Entertainment Show with Amansan Krakye monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Krymi said that apart from virtual shows the music industry can also limit the number of people who attend events in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. "Just to make sure everyone is safe, we might do a limited number of people for probably all the big shows to still have a good show but to keep people safe. So I'm looking forward for the best but we just started," he stated on Kastle FM in Cape Coast. Ghana's President Akufo-Addo on 31 January, 2021 announced that government has reinstated a ban on a number of public functions, including concerts, theatrical performances, weddings and parties. Beaches, night clubs, cinemas and pubs will remain closed. Source | Summary