Popular radio host and entertainment commentator, DJ Slim
Popular radio host and entertainment commentator, DJ Slim, has described the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) as a turning point for fan engagement, highlighting how hundreds of music lovers cashed in on predictions through betting platforms during this year’s event.
Speaking on his show, DJ Slim remarked, “We’re witnessing something new. Fans are no longer just watching award shows, they’re playing along. They’re invested, literally.”
His comments come in the wake of a betting surge that saw over GH¢ 45,000 paid out to individuals who correctly predicted award outcomes, particularly in the highly anticipated Artiste of the Year category.
King Promise’s win in that category proved especially rewarding.
According to data from MyBet Africa, one of the platforms that offered odds on the awards, 215 online users who placed bets on the singer walked away with a collective GH¢38,428.98 in winnings.
An additional 22 winners from retail outlets received payouts exceeding GH¢6,500.
DJ Slim noted that this blend of entertainment and tech-driven participation is fast becoming a part of Ghana’s pop culture landscape. “It’s the fusion of culture and technology.
Music fans feel more involved when they can put money behind their predictions. It adds a whole new layer of excitement, but it also calls for responsibility.”
While some celebrate the innovation, others are raising questions about the ethics and implications of extending sports-style betting into entertainment spaces, especially with younger audiences in the mix.
Nonetheless, the TGMA betting buzz is being hailed by industry observers as a signal of how audiences are redefining their relationship with cultural events.
“The way we experience music and entertainment is evolving,” DJ Slim concluded.
“This year’s TGMA was proof, fans aren’t just supporters anymore. They’re stakeholders in the excitement.”
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