Create AI Category in Music Awards, Wutah Afriyie Urges

Ghanaian highlife artiste Afriyie, popularly known as a former member of music group Wutah, has called on organisers of music award schemes to introduce a dedicated category for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated songs.

Afriyie made the call in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 8, 2026, as discussions around the use of AI in music creation continue to gain attention within the entertainment industry.

“Going forward, I think music awards organisers should have a category for AI-generated songs,” he wrote, suggesting that the growing presence of AI in music production should be formally recognised.

His comments have sparked debate among music stakeholders and fans, with opinions divided on whether AI enhances creativity or threatens the authenticity of musical expression.

The use of Artificial Intelligence in Ghana’s music space has become increasingly topical. While critics argue that AI could diminish originality, supporters believe the technology represents a new phase of creativity that must be embraced.

Globally, similar conversations are taking place. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organisers of the Oscars, recently clarified that films created with the assistance of AI remain eligible for awards, provided human creative control is clearly maintained.

Afriyie’s remarks raise broader questions about how Ghana’s music awards schemes, including the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, will adapt to emerging technologies and define boundaries between human creativity and machine-generated content.

As AI-generated artistes and songs continue to emerge, industry observers expect the debate to remain central to future award classifications and creative guidelines.

Source: Myjoyonline