Gazza loses NAMA nomination
The NAMAs committee made the decision to replace Gazza as one of the nominees in a video category after public uproar.
Following the public uproar on the 2018 NAMA nominations, the NAMA executive has made the decision to replace award winning artist Gazza’s “Abangani Bako” featuring Emtee and Saudi with Sally Boss Madam’s “What you say”. In a statement released today, the chairperson Umbi Karuaihe-Upi confirmed being aware aware of various artists who have expressed their dissatisfaction with regards to the double nomination of artist Gazza in the category Best Music Video, hence the decision made.
Responding to the news, Gazza said having to choose a video to remain in the running was tough as he is merely trying to build the industry. He turned to today’s artists claiming they are lazy and want to take short cuts while he only wants them to get the full picture.
“To sacrifice one was a hard choice for me but I had to look at which video gave me a better chance of winning in terms of quality, creativity and appeal. I do feel robbed for “Abangani Bako” losing its spot because if there is nothing better then other artists must go out to learn better and do better. It didn’t get me where I am overnight,” he said.
According to the NAMA rules, all albums entered into the NAMA 2018 should have been released between 1 December 2016 and 31 November 2017. However, as it pertains to the Best Music Video category, the rules do not specify or prohibit that a music video must be released at the same time as the song was released as the rules clearly state that Best Music Video is one of the categories excluded from this general rule.
“Gazza released the two music videos within the qualifying period with one video having been released on the 28 July 2017 and the other on 4 August 2017, which is well within the qualifying release period of 1 December 2017 to 31 November 2018, and that is why the music video was properly vetted and qualified by the vetting committee,” said Karuaihe-Upi.
Karuaihe-Upi further said the vetting committee has never in the past eight years of the NAMAs disqualified a music video that was released within the qualifying period simply because that music video is of a song or album previously entered into the NAMAs. She said they have maintained this consistency within their own rules as they are aware that most artists would not release a music video at the same time when they release the song for various reasons. The vetting committee contacted Gazza and he opted for “Up Up Away” music video to remain in the run and the committee replaced “Abangani Bako” with “What You Say” by Sally Boss Madam.
When contacted by Namibian Sun, Sally Boss Madam said the news is thrilling and that she is extremely honoured. The songstress said “What You Say” is one of her personal favourite music videos and it getting a nomination is great news,” she said.
June Shimuoshili
Responding to the news, Gazza said having to choose a video to remain in the running was tough as he is merely trying to build the industry. He turned to today’s artists claiming they are lazy and want to take short cuts while he only wants them to get the full picture.
“To sacrifice one was a hard choice for me but I had to look at which video gave me a better chance of winning in terms of quality, creativity and appeal. I do feel robbed for “Abangani Bako” losing its spot because if there is nothing better then other artists must go out to learn better and do better. It didn’t get me where I am overnight,” he said.
According to the NAMA rules, all albums entered into the NAMA 2018 should have been released between 1 December 2016 and 31 November 2017. However, as it pertains to the Best Music Video category, the rules do not specify or prohibit that a music video must be released at the same time as the song was released as the rules clearly state that Best Music Video is one of the categories excluded from this general rule.
“Gazza released the two music videos within the qualifying period with one video having been released on the 28 July 2017 and the other on 4 August 2017, which is well within the qualifying release period of 1 December 2017 to 31 November 2018, and that is why the music video was properly vetted and qualified by the vetting committee,” said Karuaihe-Upi.
Karuaihe-Upi further said the vetting committee has never in the past eight years of the NAMAs disqualified a music video that was released within the qualifying period simply because that music video is of a song or album previously entered into the NAMAs. She said they have maintained this consistency within their own rules as they are aware that most artists would not release a music video at the same time when they release the song for various reasons. The vetting committee contacted Gazza and he opted for “Up Up Away” music video to remain in the run and the committee replaced “Abangani Bako” with “What You Say” by Sally Boss Madam.
When contacted by Namibian Sun, Sally Boss Madam said the news is thrilling and that she is extremely honoured. The songstress said “What You Say” is one of her personal favourite music videos and it getting a nomination is great news,” she said.
June Shimuoshili
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