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A few days ago, news emerged that renowned Ghanaian music producer, Mark Okraku- Mantey has been engaged by the organizers of BET (Black Entertainment Television) as a team member of the selection for Ghana. From all indications, we can verify that this information is false.
We recently gathered that Okraku recently refuted the claims made by Peace 104.3 FM that he was selected on to join the team.
He shared “As for you bloggers paa! I’m not aware of this story you even talking about because I’m not a fan of this social media thing. First, I’m not part or ever have been part of any team in Ghana that selects or nominates Ghanaian musicians for BET Awards. On the show, we were discussing between the old and current crop of musicians – who has projected Ghana to the world through music and I made the point that it’s out of place for anyone to argue that the current generation of musicians are selling Ghana more than the older folks did. “I then added that due to the internet and social media, it’s easier now for the musicians of this age to get their works across the globe and that BET Award organizers have even sent me an e-mail to vote this year and I believe they might have read on me via the internet.”He added “I am not part of any selection committee or team in Ghana for BET Award. They do their selection. I’m to vote on whoever [GH musician] they nominate or have nominated – just as we have the Academy in Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), where the Board nominates and categorizes and industry people are asked to vote; aside the Board and Public votes.”
