{
  "id": 12415210,
  "title": "TGMA controversy hasn’t affected my relationship with Diana Hamilton – Piesie Esther",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tgma-controversy-hasnt-affected-my-relationship-with-diana-hamilton-12415210",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T15:42:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/tgma-controversy-hasnt-affected-my-relationship-with-diana-hamilton-piesie-esther/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gospel artist Piesie Esther has categorically denied claims that the controversy surrounding the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) strained her relationship with fellow gospel musician Diana Hamilton. Esther, who found herself in the spotlight due to her exclusion from the Artiste of the Year nomination, firmly stated that no rift exists between the two artists. She even went as far as describing it as \"impossible\" for an award scheme to diminish the bond she shares with her gospel music sister. Although she expressed disappointment over the lack of nomination, Esther believes her colleague also put in effort towards the award category. The controversy sparked considerable debate among presenters, bloggers, and music enthusiasts, with some taking to online platforms to discuss the matter. However, for Esther, the intensity of some online comments led her to occasionally refrain from using social media, citing fear of encountering threatening remarks. Despite the uproar surrounding the awards, she firmly maintained that it did not translate into a personal disagreement with Diana Hamilton.",
  "summary": "Gospel musician Piesie Esther has dismissed suggestions that the controversy surrounding the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) created tension between her and fellow gospel musician Diana Hamilton. Piesie Esther, who was at the centre of intense public discussion after missing out on the Artiste of the Year nomination, said the situation did not create […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "TGMA controversy hasn’t affected my relationship with Diana Hamilton – Piesie Esther",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tgma-controversy-hasnt-affected-my-relationship-with-diana-hamilton",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:31:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}