Tulenkey Explains Why He Taped His Mouth at 26th TGMAs

The tape symbolized suffering in silence – Tulenkey explains powerful TGMA appearance

Ghanaian rapper Tulenkey has finally broken his silence—literally and symbolically—about his striking appearance at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), where he attended the event with his lips sealed shut using black masking tape. In an interview on 3FM, the artist revealed that his choice of expression was not a publicity stunt but a bold commentary on the emotional repression men often endure. “It’s a message. It speaks of what men g…

Tulenkey explains why he taped his mouth at 26th TGMAs

For those wondering why Tulenkey covered his mouth with masking tape during the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), the Ghanaian rapper has revealed the inspiration behind the symbolic gesture. At the event, held on May 10, 2025, Tulenkey appeared in an all-black suit with his lips sealed shut using black tape. He did not […] The post Tulenkey explains why he taped his mouth at 26th TGMAs appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

26th TGMA: 'I taped my mouth to symbolise men’s silent struggles' – Tulenkey - Ghana Weekend

Ghanaian rapper Tulenkey captured widespread attention at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) on May 10 with a powerful and enigmatic gesture. Appearing at the event in an all-black suit with his mouth taped shut, he left attendees and online audiences intrigued by the striking visual. The mystery intensified when Tulenkey, after winning an award, chose not to deliver an acceptance speech, maintaining his silence throughout the moment. In…