King Paluta’s Manager Claims He Outshines All for Artiste of the Year Award
King Paluta’s manager, Cofy Dela, has called out what he sees as unfair sidelining of the rapper in the race for the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
Despite the Kumasi-based rapper releasing three major hits—‘Makoma’, ‘Aseda’, and ‘For the Papping (Apicki)’—within the award year, Dela is puzzled by how conversations about potential winners seem to revolve around others like Stonebwoy and King Promise.
“It’s always between the usual names. But why is King Paluta still seen as an underdog when he clearly had one of the best years in Ghanaian music?” Dela questioned during an interview with Graphic Showbiz on Tuesday, April 22.
According to him, King Paluta, born Thomas Adjei Wireko, deserves more than just a mention. He believes the artiste has proven himself through unmatched consistency, back-to-back bangers, and deep connection with fans across the country.
“By the records available, King Paluta deserves it more than any other artiste in the AOTY category because his presence and impact in the year under review are dominant across the board. Among the contenders, can anyone mention even two hit songs in the award year?
“King Paluta doesn’t only have one or two but three hits—‘Aseda’, ‘Makoma’, and ‘For The Papping (Apicki)’, which are not mere releases, but pure bangers. They are street anthems that dominated the airwaves and resonated deeply with the people,” he emphasized.
Dela also pointed to the rapper’s influence beyond entertainment, revealing that Paluta’s songs became campaign rally soundtracks during last year’s election season—something he believes none of the other AOTY contenders can boast of.
“Did any of the contenders have such influence? No,” he stressed. “It’s even more disheartening that people are letting international reach or physical appearance determine an artiste’s value. The TGMA criteria are clearly stated, and if we’re being fair, King Paluta ticks all the boxes.”
Speaking more personally, Cofy Dela revealed that his decision to manage King Paluta came from the rapper’s raw passion and relentless pursuit of greatness.
“He is the true definition of perseverance, dedication, and consistency. This belief has fueled the desire to help realise his full potential and achieve success,” he said.
