According to the group, the song is a blend of House music, Afrobeats, and Amapiano and should not be nominated under the Best Afro-pop Song category.
They pointed out that it is essential to research their music properly and understand the various genres it encompasses.
“No! ‘Gboza’ is not an Afro-pop song. As I said, it’s House music fused with Afrobeats and Amapiano. So, when you give me a genre, I think you need to come and research my music,” a member of the group said.
Reiterating the need for proper research, Dope Nation advised the VGMA board and organizers, Charterhouse, to establish a group of producers to launch a nationwide studio tour to understand the music being produced.
“VGMA should establish a team of young producers and experts to go out there and break down the music,” Dope Nation said.
Explaining why they did not raise a protest, just as in the case of Jhay Bad, who was removed from the Best New Artiste category, Dope Nation said it would cast a negative light on them.
“When you come out to say it, you are seen as arrogant or someway,” they pointed out.