Musician, Sister Afia, has called on award schemes to sometimes forgo votes and give awards to artistes who truly deserve them.

In a post on Facebook, the singer stated that over the years many artistes especially females are robbed of deserving awards because they do not have a huge fan base to vote for them.

“Last year, Sefa was everywhere, is the industry saying if she doesn’t buy vote (airtime) she won’t be awarded? Scam. She held a successful concert in HO and myself together with other musicians were there to support the event. Yet they will go ahead and pick someone else. As if women don’t matter in awards, pathetic,” she wrote.

“Gyakie, this girl def (sic) need to pick up something at least from VGMA. Y’all can’t say you didn’t see her win in every angle. Both locally and internationally. Sometimes f*** (sic) the “vote for your favourite artist by using this shortcode” and give the award to who deserves it,” Sista Afia continued.

The Asuoden singer noted that she understands award shows have to gain something financially however it is important to give credit where it is due.

“I know sometimes it’s difficult setting up award events, dealing with artists managements and the stress in seeking for sponsorships, after all that stress, you want to make money too cos you don’t want your hustle to be in vain, that’s fine and understandable."

"However, the thievery shouldn’t be too obvious. Yes, it happens everywhere but sometimes sit down, assess issues and be brave to award who truly deserves it.”

Sista Afia added that many female acts are discouraged from pursuing their dreams as artiste further they do not get their flowers when needed.

She stated that the politics in the industry certainly put female musicians at a disadvantage.

“90% of the female musicians I came to meet when coming up in 2015 have all given up, the young ones too after me have started giving up already. Don’t blame them, the politics in this industry, purely witchcraft. Only a few are still relevant, I can count five or maybe 6 ladies.”