Each year, since the inception of the Ghana Music Awards event some seven years ago, it has been on record that, for some inexplicable reason, the overall winners as well as other winners of the take away only plaques, with inscriptions on it distinguishing and signifying that particular category.

In the year 2000, Daddy Lumba grabbed the very enviable Song of the Year Plaque and that has been all, since then. The same can be said of Kojo Antwi in 2001, Lord Kenya in 2002, Kontihene in 2003, VIP in 2004 and Obour in 2005. And also Ofori Amponsah and King Ayisoba, who grabbed most of the awards at the recent edition this year.

An analytical look at songs released by these personalities, which eventually won them plaques, indicates that not only did they make history by grabbing the highest number of awards, but also emerged as mentors to young musicians in the country.

For example, in one particular Ghana Music Award, the Ofori Amponsah and his Emmanuella track were considered in four other top awards categories, including Most Popular Song of the Year Award, Artiste of the Year Award, Highlife Song of the Year Award and Highlife Artiste of the Year Award.

Keenly following Ofori Amponsah in the nomination list is Kwaku Gyasi who was nominated for five Awards - Most popular Song of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Best Male Vocal Performance, Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year.

Also take Obrafour for instance. Over the past few years, his songs especially Heavy, have become a household song throughout the country and was nominated in the recent event.

The same can be said of King Ayisoba`s I want to Sue My Father, Samini`s Batman Samini, Praye`s Run Run Something, Lord Kenya`s Born Again and Wutah`s Change your Style.

Each of these songs and personalities behind them, devoid of all arguments, have made their way to Ghana Music Award event to win awards, but in all cases only plaques were presented to them as their prestigious prizes.

Without question, these tracks which have won the hearts of many music lovers in and outside the country, deserve more than a plaque for one`s reward. This is because at most reality shows such as `TV3 Mentor` and `Stars of the Future`, most of these songs are performed by the youngsters in the industry, who eventually win cars, `colossal` amounts of money, laptops and many more. After all, why should a master get something less than the boy?

Recently, at the entrance of the Ashanti Hall of Alisa Hotel, the winner of Stars of the Future, Justice, was seen glancing at the sleek VW Polio Sedan car as reward for his glamorous performance.

How about Ofori Amponsah, King Ayisoba and other winners and original owners of these songs? What did they receive at the Ghana Music Awards recently as winners? The event is great, but needs a second look.