Renowned Ghanaian media personality and talk show host Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has joined the growing conversation surrounding King Paluta’s ongoing petition against the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board. The controversy centers around the exclusion of King Paluta’s hit song Makoma from this year’s nominations, a decision that has stirred significant backlash from fans and industry players.
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Delay took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her disappointment over the omission of Makoma from the TGMA nominations. In her tweet, she highlighted the importance of persistence in prayer, writing, “How @KingPalutaMusic Makoma wasn’t nominated, is why I keep praying without ceasing. Under your very eyes, what belongs to you will be snatched away if you cease praying.” Her comment reflects the sentiments of many who believe Makoma deserved recognition given its popularity and impact within the music industry over the past year.
The discussion surrounding Makoma’s snub intensified following the release of the TGMA nominee list on Saturday, March 15, 2025. In response, King Paluta and his management team formally addressed the issue by submitting a petition to the TGMA board on March 18. The petition demanded a clear explanation for the exclusion of Makoma from the nominations, emphasizing that the song was submitted for consideration in four categories: Most Popular Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
According to King Paluta’s team, Makoma was one of the most impactful and widely received songs during the year under review. The petition also argued that the song adhered to all ethical and moral guidelines established by the awards scheme, leaving many puzzled by its omission. With Delay’s input adding more weight to the conversation, all eyes are now on the TGMA board as fans and stakeholders await their official response to the petition.
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