Robert Klah responds to Kwaw Kese

Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse Ghana, Robert Klah, has responded to remarks made by Kwaw Kese, who claimed that the Ghana Music Awards has turned into something common and regular.

Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on March 18, 2026, Robert Klah emphasised the need for specificity and constructive engagement when critiquing the awards scheme.

“The meaning of whatever submissions depends on where it’s coming from. If you’re someone who’s an industry stakeholder and have been part of this scheme before, it’s usually a bit difficult to reconcile that statement with who you are or who we perceive you to be,” he said.

He noted that some comments are often too generic, making it unclear whether they address the entire scheme or a specific aspect.

“Sometimes, the comments are too generic, and you’re wondering whether the person is speaking against the entire scheme or there’s a particular component that they wish to address.

“If there’s a particular issue you have, you need to be able to be specific and narrow it down to this particular aspect that has this problem. Constructively, you submit and say we should address this,” he stated.

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He also highlighted that perspectives can differ, and what one person sees as a solution may not align with the broader view of the awards committee.

“In certain cases, we just need to understand that, while something from your perspective be the best solution, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is the best solution because we all see things differently,” he shared.

Robert Klah stressed the importance of protecting brands and maintaining respect within the industry.

“There’s nothing wrong with engaging or trying to address it. We are all about brands, so imagine if we all sat here and spoke negatively about someone’s brand, it may have an impact on you. What you don’t want to be done to you to a certain extent, you also don’t want to do it to others,” he said.

He continued, “These are mixed signals that we get, but it’s part of the system, so we usually understand. With a lot of education, it’s sometimes easier for people to appreciate what we do, so we will keep on educating and hoping they understand.”

He underscored the broader value of the Ghana Music Awards beyond the trophy presentation night.

“The Ghana Music Awards is not just a night of trophy presentation; it’s an entire ecosystem which has huge economic value and has value also for the artistes and for the music industry,” he added.

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