Wendy Shay says winning Artiste of the Year would inspire female musicians

Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay says her journey in music, from rejection to major recognition, has prepared her for bigger achievements in the industry.

The Artiste of the Year contender opened up about her hopes ahead of the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).

According to her, receiving seven nominations after seven years in the music industry feels meaningful.

“Seven is one of my favourite numbers,” she said. “Last year was my seventh year in the industry, and now I have seven nominations.”

Wendy Shay said she remains hopeful about winning Artiste of the Year because she believes her work over the past year has been strong enough to compete in the category.

“The numbers are already speaking for themselves,” she stated. “I have worked hard. I have done whatever an artist is supposed to do in that category.”

The singer pointed to her performances across different countries, including a recent trip to Sierra Leone, where she performed several shows back-to-back.

She also mentioned the success of her song “Too Late,” which she said has crossed over 32 million views on YouTube.

According to Wendy Shay, her self-hosted “Shake Concert” also recorded massive attendance, making it one of her proudest achievements.

She explained that winning the top award would mean more than personal success because it could encourage more women in music.

“It’s going to inspire a lot of female artists,” she said. “If Wendy Shay could do it, I can do it too.”

The musician recalled the criticism and resistance she faced when she first entered the industry under the management of Bullet.

She said those early experiences made her stronger and more focused on consistency.

“It’s going to be a testimony of hard work and not giving up,” she added.

Black Sherif was also mentioned during the conversation after publicly questioning why more people were not discussing Wendy Shay as a serious contender for Artiste of the Year.

Reacting to his support, she expressed appreciation and described him as thoughtful and self-aware.

“I’m grateful he mentioned my name,” she said.