Ghanaian rapper and music producer Elorm Adablah, popularly known as EL, has revealed why his hit song ‘Koko’ did not receive a nomination in the Gospel Song of the Year category at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) following its release.
Speaking in an interview on TV3’s afternoon show with Godwin Namboh, the 2016 VGMA Artiste of the Year explained that although the song earned nominations in other categories, one particular line in its lyrics prevented it from being considered for the gospel category.
According to EL, the line, “And by His grace, there is no girly I no go fit run oh,” became widely popular and attracted conversations among music lovers, ultimately shifting the song’s perception from gospel to secular music.
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“‘Koko’ got nominations, but it didn’t get a nomination for Gospel Song because of one line in the song. You know, that line became popular and people talked about it. ‘And by His grace, there is no girly I no go fit run oh.’ That’s what changed the song from gospel to secular,” he said, laughing.
The rapper further described ‘Koko’ as a song that best represents him, sharing the personal experience and inspiration behind its creation. He disclosed that he recorded the song after moving to the United States, specifically New Jersey, where he had settled into an almost empty apartment and was not having much money on him at the time.
EL explained that despite his financial circumstances, he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and confidence in God’s grace. When the beat was sent to him, he began writing, and the lyrics that followed reflected his acknowledgement of God’s role in bringing him that far. For him, the song was a reflection of how far God had brought him and a testament to the blessings he believed he could not have achieved through his own strength.
Released on November 20, 2015, ‘Koko’ became one of EL’s popular records and featured prominently in his music career. At the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, EL went on to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the 17th edition of the ceremony, emerging as one of the biggest winners of the night.
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