Gospel musician Joe Mettle has announced that he will not participate in this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), describing his decision as a temporary pause rather than a permanent withdrawal.
Speaking on Hitz Praise Zone with host Nii Noi, Joe Mettle explained, “I won’t be available on the date scheduled for the 2026 awards, so I will be taking a break from the event this year.” He added, “This is only for this edition. It doesn’t mean I am stepping away from TGMA permanently.”
As part of the break, the multiple award-winning singer will not submit any of his works for nomination consideration nor participate in any activities related to the awards ceremony. He confirmed that Charterhouse, the organisers of TGMA, have been formally informed and have acknowledged his position.
Reflecting on his career, Joe Mettle recalled a landmark moment in 2017 when he won VGMA Artiste of the Year, beating competition from artists including Sarkodie, EL, Medikal, Stonebwoy, and MzVee.
“That win was not just for me,” he said. “It was a victory for the entire gospel music family in Ghana, proving that our voices and our work matter on the national stage.”
He also highlighted the growing influence of gospel music in the awards space, noting that four years later, in 2021, fellow gospel artiste Diana Hamilton claimed the ultimate award.
Joe Mettle’s temporary pause comes as he focuses on other creative projects, promising fans that he will return stronger for future editions of TGMA.
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