The Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards has introduced a 'Swing Period' policy to ensure that outstanding songs released late in the year receive fair consideration within the awards scheme.

The policy, implemented in the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, allows songs released in December to be considered in the following awards year, provided they meet strict eligibility conditions.

To qualify, a song must: •Have been released in December of the eligibility year •Have demonstrated measurable impact within the year under review •Not have received a nomination in the previous edition of the awards

According to the TGMA Board, the decision follows three years of engagement with industry stakeholders and reflects the Awards’ commitment to ensuring that impactful songs are not disadvantaged by release timing.

Under the newly introduced policy, two songs have earned nominations in the 27th TGMA:

• Messiah by Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick • Excellent by Kojo Blak featuring Kelvyn Boy

Both songs gained notable traction and audience engagement following their release, demonstrating the very scenario the Swing Period was designed to address.

The TGMA Board believes this policy strengthens the Awards’ mission to recognize excellence, reflect industry realities, and celebrate the full impact of Ghanaian music.

As the music industry continues to evolve, with changing release cycles, digital consumption patterns, and global audience dynamics, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards remains committed to refining its processes in ways that protect credibility while ensuring deserving works receive recognized.