Joe Mettle, one of Ghana's most respected gospel musicians, has revealed he may soon stop submitting his works for consideration at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).   The multiple award-winning singer says his decision is not because he feels above the awards scheme, but rather due to the increasing demands that come with being nominated-demands he sometimes struggles to meet due to his tight schedule.

Speaking on TV3's New Day on Friday, May 16, 2025, the singer behind the hit track, 'My Everything', explained that the decision to step back from nominating himself has been on his mind for some time. "I think I do (have intentions to retire from the awards).

I think for the past 3 or 4 years, I have wanted to take a seat back from the awards.

And it is not because I think I have outgrown the awards, no it is not that," he clarified.