For those wondering why Tulenkey covered his mouth with masking tape during the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), the Ghanaian rapper has revealed the inspiration behind the symbolic gesture.
At the event, held on May 10, 2025, Tulenkey appeared in an all-black suit with his lips sealed shut using black tape. He did not speak publicly at the ceremony and only used gestures to communicate after receiving his award for Best Hiplife Song.
However, in an interview with 3FM, the rapper explained the deeper meaning behind his silent statement.
“It’s a message. It speaks of what men go through—the inner battles we fight. Because being a man, when you are vulnerable, when you talk about your emotions, you are seen as weak. So they would rather die inside than let it out. The tape symbolised suffering in silence,” he said.