Ghanaian highlife artiste Afriyie, formerly of Wutah fame, has called on organisers of music awards schemes to introduce a category for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated songs, amid growing debates around AI in the music industry.
He made the suggestion in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
“Going forward, I think music awards organisers should have a category for ‘AI’ generated songs. The synthɛ plenty for the system,” he wrote.
His comment has already sparked discussions among entertainment stakeholders and music lovers, with opinions sharply divided over the role of AI in music creation.
While some argue that AI diminishes creativity, others see it as the new normal that should be embraced and incorporated into musical works as soon as possible.
The conversation around AI and the arts is also evolving globally. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organisers of the Oscars, recently stated that films made with AI assistance remain eligible for awards, provided human creative control is clearly established. However, the directive emphasises that AI tools must not replace human authorship.
Afriyie’s suggestion raises questions about how Ghana’s music awards schemes will respond to emerging technologies, and whether clear guidelines will be introduced to distinguish human creativity from machine assistance.
For example, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards has historically updated its categories to reflect changing trends and musical styles, and industry observers are now asking how the scheme would judge the songwriter category for AI-assisted works.
As artists continue to explore AI-generated music, this issue is likely to remain a hot topic in Ghana’s music scene for years to come.
