Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay is setting her sights firmly on the top prize at the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), expressing confidence that her work over the past year places her in strong contention for Artiste of the Year.
In an interview with Kafui Dey, she argued that her career trajectory and recent milestones make her case hard to ignore.
“I’m very much hopeful about winning the Artiste of the Year. The funny thing is, last year was my seventh year in the industry and I will be eight years in June. It’s 2025, the year under review, so it’s seven nominations, seventh year. It just makes a lot of sense,” she said.
Looking back on how her journey in music began, Wendy Shay revisited the period following the loss of her former label mate and how she was introduced into the industry by her manager, Bullet.
“I’m hopeful because looking at how my journey started and how I was introduced by Bullet on that same stage, most of you are aware of the rejection and the position I faced because of the passing away of my label mate,” she stated.
For her, a win at this year’s TGMA would represent more than personal success, but a broader shift in her career narrative and a message of encouragement to others.
She pointed to her consistency, performance record, and public engagement over the year as evidence that she belongs in the category.
“If I should win this year’s TGMA Artiste of the Year, it’s going to be a paradigm shift and inspiration for a lot of people. Before I come to this, the numbers are already speaking for themselves. I have worked hard and I’ve done whatever any artiste is supposed to do in that category. I have played shows all over,” she shared.
She also highlighted one particular event she hosted, which she says drew an extraordinary turnout and set a new benchmark.
“Last year, I had one of the biggest shows I hosted myself and per the statistics, there were over 100,000 people that showed up. When it was recorded, they said that was the highest number of people they’ve ever seen,” she noted.
Wendy Shay stressed that such a milestone is rare, especially for a female artiste within Ghana’s music space.
“This to be done by a female artiste is something that has never happened in the history of Ghana music,” she said.
She concluded that a potential victory would stand as proof of persistence and an example for other female musicians navigating similar challenges.
“It’s going to be a testament and consistency, a testimony of not giving up. Receiving that award could inspire a lot of female artistes. If I could do it regardless of the obstacles I faced, they could also do it,” Wendy Shay emphasised.
