Gospel musician Gaise Baba publicly criticises The Headies awards, saying it sidelines gospel artistes from major categories. Through statements described by outlets, he argues that faith-based music should receive equal recognition and attention in the awards process.
Both reports frame the criticism as part of an open call directed at the organisers of The Headies. The Punch focuses on Baba’s allegation that gospel artistes are excluded from key categories and links his complaint to a broader request for fair consideration based on artistic merit. Legit.ng similarly describes the issue as sparked by an open letter, noting that the remarks generate public discussion and controversy.
While the accounts align on the core claim and the fact that the criticism is directed at the awards organisers, they differ mainly in presentation: one emphasises the sidelining claim in the context of major categories, while the other highlights the controversy around the open letter and public response it triggers. Neither report indicates an immediate change in The Headies’ categorisation or offers a formal response from the organisers in the provided summaries.
