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Ghana Music Awards UK 2022: Full List Of Nominees
Nominees for the Ghana Music Awards UK 2022 have been announced.
Hosted by Doreen Avio and Blaquebuoy, the list was unveiled at a ceremony held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Omanye Hall, Labadi Beach Hotel.
The 6th edition of the Ghana Music Awards UK will be held on October 29, 2022.
Below is the full list of nominees.
- HIPLIFE/HIP HOP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Black Sherif
- Amerado
- Sarkodie
- D-Black
- Medikal
- HIPLIFE/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Abotr3 (Patience) – Amerado ft. Black Sherif
- Coachella – Sarkodie ft. Kwesi Arthur
- Second Sermon – Black Sherif
- Asuoden – Sista Afia ft. Kuami Eugene
- Heat – Wendy Shay
- Kweku The Traveller – Black Sherif
- Anadwo – Kwame Yesu ft Black Sherif & Kimilist
- SIKA – Kimilist ft. Yaw Tog & Kwame Yesu
- Holy F4K – Smallgod x Ivorian Doll x Vic Mensa x Black Sherif x Kwaku DMC
- 22 In Two’s – Ball J
- HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
- Tena Fie – Kuami Eugene
- Thy Grace (Part 1) – Kofi Kinaata
- Feelings – Cina Soul ft. KiDi
- Obiaa – Akwaboah ft. Cina Soul
- Jonathan – AK Songstress
- Eboso – R2Bees
- Emelia – Emelia Brobbey
- Praise – Fameye
- HIGHLIFE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Kofi Kinaata
- Cina Soul
- Akwaboah
- Kuami Eugene
- Fameye
- Kwabena Kwabena
- Sista Afia
- GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
- Awurade Ye – Diana Hamilton
- Oluwa Is Involved – Joyce Blessing
- The Glory – Obaapa Christy
- Enyo – Bethel Revival ft. Joe Mettle
- Yahweh – Akesse Brempong ft. MOGmusic
- 3y3 Woaa (It’s You) – Empress Gifty
- Only You – Celestine Donkor
- His Glory – Ohemaa Mercy
- Hewale Lala – Perez Muzik
- Piesie Esther – Wobɛdi Adanseɛ
- GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Empress Gifty
- Celestine Donkor
- Diana Hamilton
- Obaapa Christy
- Ohemaa Mercy
- MOGmusic
- REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Shatta Wale
- Samini
- Epixode
- Stonebwoy
- Larusso
- REGGAE/DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR
- Touch It – KiDi
- Best Life – Shatta Wale
- New Gen – Stonebwoy
- Picture – Samini ft. Efya
- Greedy Men – Stonebwoy
- Odeshi – Epixode
- Bunker – Kuami Eugene
- Send Dem – Larruso
- AFROBEATS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Kelvyn Boy
- S3fa
- King Promise
- KiDi
- Mr Drew
- Darkovibes
- Camidoh
- Wendy Shay
- AFROBEATS SONG OF THE YEAR
- E Choke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew
- Sugar Cane – Camidoh ft. Phantom
- Down Flat – Kelvyn Boy
- Dollar On You – Kuami Eugene
- Choplife – King Promise ft. Patoranking
- Mon Bebe – KiDi
- Je M’appelle – Darkovibes ft. Davido
- Enjoyment Minister – D-Black ft. Quamina MP & Stonebwoy
- MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Akwaboah – Ntro Naa
- Luigi Maclean – Mala
- King Promise – Slow Down
- Joe Mettle – Ye Obua Mi (My Help)
- KiDi – Bad Things
- FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Cina Soul – OMG
- Esther Godwyl – Faithful God
- Celestine Donkor – Only You
- Diana Hamiliton – Awurade Ye (Do It Lord)
- Niiella – Where You Are
- INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
- Emmanuel Afreh
- George Osei Agyekum
- Emmanuel Bludo
- Bright Osei
- Owuraku
- Dominic Quarshie
- Dan Grahl
- Francis Kweku Osei
- Kwame Yeboah
- Jo Oware
- SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- Akwaboah – Obiaa
- Fameye – Praise
- Diana Hamilton – Awurade Ye (Do It Lord)
Kofi Kinaata – Thy Grace (Part 1) - Bullet – Heat (for Wendy Shay)
- Minister OJ – Meduru (I Will Get There)
- Celestine Donkor – Only You
- BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR
- Rollies & Cigars – Sarkodie
- Last Verse – Strongman
- The Throne – Amerado
- 5th August – Lyrical Joe
- Wudini Anthem – Obibini
- No Fear – M.anifest ft. Vic Mensa & Moliy
- BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
- Obia – Akwaboah ft. Cina Soul
- Enjoyment Minister – D-Black ft. Quamina MP & Stonebwoy
- Sugar Cane – Camidoh ft. Phantom
- Je M’appelle – Darkovibes ft. Davido
- Coachella – Sarkodie ft. Kwesi Arthur
- Choplife – King Promise ft. Patoranking
- Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr. Drew
- Stubborn Acadamy – Medikal ft. Shatta Wale
- Abotr3 (Patience) – Amerado ft. Black Sherif
- SIKA remix – Sista Afia ft. Sarkodie & Kweku Flick
- NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Mona 4Reall
- Black Sherif
- Efe Grace
- Scott Evans
- Lady Opheilia
- Jayana
- Kimilist
- Malcom Nuna
- MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR
- Touch It – KiDi
- Praise – Fameye
- Kwaku The Traveller – Black Sherif
- Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew
- Second Sermon – Black Sherif
- Sugarcane – Camidoh f Phantom
- Down Flat – Kelvyn Boy
- Obiaa – Akwaboah ft. Cina Soul
- ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Black Sherif
- King Promise
- KiDi
- Sarkodie
- Kuami Eugene
- Akwaboah
- Stonebwoy
- Celestine Donkor
- Diana Hamilton
- AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Fireboy DML
- Wizkid
- Ckay
- Focalistic
- Joeboy
- Tems
- Kizz Daniel
- Burna Boy
- Ladipoe
- UNCOVERED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Kentac
- Yvette Ageiwaa
- Talaat Yaaky
- Chief One
- Eva Kingful
- Kwame Rhatty
- Phaize
- Esi Bentil
- Kelly Clarke
- Jonn Winner
- Gambo
- BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Mon Bebe – KiDi (Dir. by Rex)
- Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew (Dir. by Junie Annan)
- Rollies and Cigars’ – Sarkodie (Dir. by Yaw Skyface)
- Odeshi – Epixode (Dir. Snaresbeat)
- Sad Girlz Luv Money (remix)’ – Amaarae (Dir. by Remi Laudat)
- Bad Gyal – Mona 4Reall (Dir. by Rex)
- Mood – Mr Drew (Dir. by Xpress Philms)
- 3y3 Woaa (It’s You) – Empress Gifty (Dir. by Skyweb)
- MOST DOMINANT FAN BASE OF THE YEAR
- Shatta Movement
- 69 Fans
- Bhim Nation
- Sark Nation
- Team Move
- 4reallers
- Gadam Nation
- Slay Nation
- Meditants
- Team DH
- Shay Gang
- UK BASED BEST DJ OF THE YEAR
- DJ Fiifi
- DJ P Montana
- DJ Paak
- DJ Sandra Omari
- DJ Racheal Anson
- DJ Sawa
- DJ Invisible
- DJ Nore
- DJ Pocks
- DJ OV
- DJ Kwamz Original
- UK BASED UNCOVERED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Shatty Charlotte
- Denny
- Maily Ro
- DJ Martin
- JVS
- Yas VW
- Dosty
- Dolly Essence
- Kkeda
- UK BASED AFROBEATS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Goldkay
- W1zzy
- Bollie
- Drumz
- Kwamz
- NSG
- Juls
- Eugy
- Kojo Funds
- Mista Silva
- UK BASED AFROBEAT/AFROPOP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Never Let Go – DJ Fiifi ft. Yung D3mz
- Hang Wiv Me – Godly
- Away – Fresh Andy
- Tell Me What You Want – K. Dee ft. Latino & AMG
Rumba Rumba – Bollie - Kelewele – Drumz ft. Ephraimbeatz
- Bom Bom Bom – Eugy x Dancegod Lloyd
- Inside Me – Kwamz
- Don’t Rush – Ghetto Boy
- Mood – Juls x Kojo Funds
- Let Me Know – Kojo Funds
- Game Over – Br3nya ft. KiDi
- Makosa – DJ Nore ft Eugy Official x Quamina MP
- Monica – DJ Paak ft Reefer Tym
- UK BASED HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Runnin’ – Dolly Essence
- Dem Dead – Black Kat Gh ft. Ed ILL
- Do Da Most – Star Vicy
- Ayinye – O. G (Kweku of Ghana)
- Played (Daa Daa Wo) – DJ Paak x TheOnlyRLS feat. Bosom P-Yung, YPee & Kweku Flick
- 2 Chains – Headie One
- Double Double – Abra Cadabra
- Brick By Brick – Suspect OTB
- Sky EM – S Wavey
- Colonization – NSG
- UK BASED HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
- My Woman – Charles Kalah
- Afia – Davison Band UK
- Ghana – Ohene
- Baby You Love Me – Jo-Z
- Obaa – Bollie
- UK BASED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Bollie
- Goldkay
- Headie One
- NSG
- Eugy
- Bree Runway
- Abra Cadabra
- Juls
- Kojo Funds
- UK BASED NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- KK Mensah
- Nana Yaw Yeboah
- Anointed Betty
- Naomi Assani
- Fresh Andy
- Kay Bryn
- Joseph Matthew
- Kingsley Rymz
- TheOnlyRLS
- UK BASED GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
- Child of God – Ruth Appiagyei
- Shidaa – Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah
- Faith – Trudy
- Lift Jesus Higher – Cilla
- Nkunim – Akubless
- He Deserves To Be Praised – Nana Amankwah Tiah
- It Won’t Be Long – Alex Achempong
- Moko B3 (None Like You) – Joe Branfo
- Aseda – Minister Kofi Nyarko ft. Nacee
- I Have A God – Daniel Appiah-Adu
- Na You – Samuel Sey
- UK BASED WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Obiara Nte Se Wo – Augustine Aboagye
- You Alone – Alice McKenzie
- Be Still – Edward Amponsah
- We Lift You Up – Justice Odoi
- UK BASED GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Nana Amankwah Tiah
- Cilla
- Akubless
- Alex Acheampong
- Minister Kofi Nyarko
- Daniel Appiah-Adu
- Samuel Sey
- Alice Mckenzie
- Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah
- Ruth Appiagyei
- UK BASED BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
- Kelewele – Drumz ft. Ephraimbeatz
- Shidaa (Thanksgiving) – Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah ft. MOGmusic
- Faith – Trudy ft. Kofi Sarpong*
- Aseda – Minister Kofi Nyarko ft. Nacee
- We Meuve – DJ Paak x TheOnlyRLS ft MR OULALA & Shady Humble
- Money Calling – P. Montana ft Kofi Jamar x Suspect OTB
- Schweet – ShaSimone x Suspect OTB
- Suzanna – NSG ft Patoranking
- Makosa – DJ Nore ft Eugy x Quamina MP
- UK BASED PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Dada
- JROCS
- JULS
- JAE5
- Silvastone
- Ephraim Beatz
- Adeshie Studios
- BEST GHANAIAN EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR
- Your Love – Wilhelmina Music ft. Kobby Mantey
- Windblow – QueenLet ft. Jimmy D Psalmist
- Baba Ologo – Elijah The Worshipper
- When I See You – Jean Feier
- Christmas Wish – Soulja Kelly
- Special – Nana Fofie
- Rollover – DayVybz
- Helpless – Frank Keys
- BEST GHANAIAN EUROPEAN ARTISTE
- Wilhelmina
- Elijah The Worshipper
- Jean Feier
- Soulja Kelly
- Nana Fofie
- DayVybz
- Frank Keys
- PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Rockstar Made it (Kuami Eugene)
- Killbeatz
- Kaywa
- Ronyturnmeup
- Willisbeatz
- MOG Beatz
- Master Garzy
- Streetbeatz
- ALTERNATIVE SONG OF THE YEAR
- Ntro Naa – Akwaboah
- Libilibi – Worlasi ft. Drvmroll
- Sad Girlz Love Money Remix – Amarae ft. Moliy & Kali Uchis
- Country Hot – Wutah Afriyie
- Deja Vu’ – Moliy
- Bo Nɔnn Ni – Abiana
- Hello – Atongo Zimba
- Like A Tree – K. O. G (Kweku Of Ghana)
- UK BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Faith – Trudy
- It Won’t Be Long – Alex Achempong
- Dem Dead – Black Kat Gh ft. Ed ILL
- Colonization – NSG
- 2 Chains – Headie One
- GHANAIAN CONTEMPORARY ACT
- Wiyaala
- KOG
- Santrofi
- King Ayisoba
- Afro Moses
- Atongo Zimba
- FRA
- Kyekyeku
- BEST INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL ACT
- Dela Botri & Hewale Sounds
- Amamere Cultural Troupe
- Adesa Taloi
- Big Twins
- Afrodat Troupe
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Maadwoah Bags Nomination For Emerging Artist Of The Year At GMA-USA 24
It’s the dawning of a new era for gospel’s latest queen, Maadwoaah after successfully bagging her first nomination in her career as the Emerging Artiste of The Year at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards USA.
It came as not much of a surprise and a met expectation as the ‘Obi Ntese Wo’ hitmaker swept the length and breadth of the country since its release.
On the nomination, Maadwoaah said, “I’m truly thankful to God. the board of the Ghana Music Awards USA and all key industry players who found me worthy of these nominations.”
“I’m eternally grateful also to my family, friends, management team, fans, loved ones and everyone who has supported Maadwoaah and the brand from day one,” she stated.
The awards, organized by entertainment agency Don’s Music Production, were created to recognize and honor the accomplishments of Ghanaian musicians in the diaspora and to promote Ghanaian music on the global music scene.
The nominees were announced in a variety of categories, including Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Highlife Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Song of the Year, Artiste Of The Year, and USA-based Best Gospel Song.
“The awards were created to give Ghanaian artistes access to a global marketplace where they can collaborate with other international artistes, learn about music trends, sell their music, and gain other advantages”. The organizers revealed.
This year’s ceremony will reward outstanding musical works released between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
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King Paluta Bags Four Nominations At The 5th Edition Of Ghana Music Awards USA
Nominations for the Ghana Music Awards USA by US-based entertainment agency Don’s Music Production has finally been announced.
This year’s ceremony will reward outstanding musical works released between 1 January and 31 December 2023.
Ghanaian music icon King Paluta confirmed his position in world music again by bagging four nominations for this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA.
King Paluta has been one of the biggest breakout stars in the year of review, churning out some timeless hit tunes.
Some of the hit singles released includes Yahitte, the remix featuring all stars and re-remix with Kuame Eugene, Sika Aba Fie, Aha Akye and Aseda.
He has worked harder to earn a spot in the heart of music patrons and was recently nominated for this year’s edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards – TGMA.
The ‘Aseda’ hitmaker grabbed nominations as follows:
- New artiste of the year
- Best collaboration of the year
- Hiplife/Hip hop artiste of the year
- Most popular song of the year
Below is the full list of nominees:
Artist of the Year (GH)
- King Promise
- Nacee
- Amerado
- Sarkodie
- Stonebwoy
- Kuami Eugene
- Black Sherif
- Piesie Esther
- Diana Hamilton
- Shatta Wale
Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year (GH)
- Stonebwoy
- Shatta Wale
- Samini
- Epixode
- Ras Kuuku
New Artist of the Year (GH)
- Olivetheboy
- Banzy Banero
- Seven KiZs
- DSL
- King Paluta
- Kwesi Amewugah
- Oseikrom Sikanii
- Maya Blu
Gospel Artist of the Year (GH)
- Nacee
- Joyce Blessing
- Mabel Okyere
- Piesie Esther
- Diana Hamilton
- Joe Mettle
- Perez Muzik
- Kofi Owusu Peprah
- MOG Music
- Sonnie Badu
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year (GH)
- Black Sherif
- Sarkodie
- Medikal
- King Paluta
- Jay Bhad
- Amerado
- Oseikrom Sikanii
- Strongman
Highlife Artist of the Year (GH)
- Abiana
- Akwaboah
- Kuami Eugene
- Kofi Kinaata
- Amakye Dede
- Fameye
- Sista Afia
Rapper of the Year
- Sarkodie
- Amerado
- Strongman
- Medikal
- Eno Barony
- Lyrical Joe
- Kwesi Amewuga
- Okyeame Kwame
- FimFim
- Kweku Smoke
Most Popular Song of the Year (GH)
- ‘Aseda’ – Nacee
- ‘Terminator’ – King Promise
- ‘Goodsin’ – Olivetheboy
- ‘Hossana’ – Banzy Banero
- ‘Kweku Ananse’ – Amerado
- ‘Yahitte Remix’ – King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene
- ‘Case Remix’ – Mr Drew ft. Mophty
- ‘Into the Future’ – Stonebwoy
- ‘You Dey Feel the Vibe’ – FRA! ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta
- ‘Monica’ – Kuami Eugene
- ‘Effiekuma Love’ – Kofi Kinaata
Best Collaboration of the Year (GH)
- ‘Broken heart’ – DJ Vyrusky ft. Kuami Eugene
- ‘Yahittie Remix’ – King Paluta ft. Kuami Eugene and Andy Dosty
- ‘Kweku Ananse Remix’ – Amerado ft. Fameye
- ‘Likor’ – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy
- ‘Case Remix’ – Mr Drew ft Mophty
- ‘You Dey Feel the Vibe’ – FRA! ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta
- ‘Manodzi’ – Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjoe
- ‘Incoming’ – Shatta Wale ft. Tekno
- ‘Till We Die’ – Sarkodie ft. Ruger
- ‘Cryptocurrency’ – Kuami Eugene ft. Rotimi
- ‘Odo’ – Jay Bahd ft. Sky face SDW
Gospel Song of the Year (GH)
- ‘Aseda’ – Nacee
- ‘Anuonyam’ – Mabel Okyere
- ‘Victory’ – Joyce Blessing
- ‘Mo’ – Piesie Esther
- ‘Style Biaa Bi’ – Great Ampong
- ‘Show them’ – Ewura Abena
- ‘You Dey feel the vibe’ – The band FRA ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta
- ‘Mi Le’ – Luigi Maclean
- ‘Wala Ts3’ – Perez Musik
- ‘Awieye Pa’ – Empress Gifty
- ‘My Confidence’ – Sonnie Badu
Highlife Song of the Year (GH)
- ‘My Darling’ – Akwaboah ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- ‘Adoley’ – Camidoh
- ‘Vero’ – Kelvyn Boy
- ‘Overthinking’ – Kofi Kinaata
- ‘Questions’ – Fameye
Songwriter of the Year (GH)
- Nacee
- Fameye
- Mabel Okyere
- Piesie Esther
- Amerado
- Kofi Kinaata
- Sarkodie
- Walats3
- Ewura Abena
Emerging Artist of the Year (USA)
- Akostik
- Baaba Lin
- Brother Ishmael
- Soul Nana
- Rie Osei
- Maadwoaah
- Offei
- Gina Idan
- Franca Asare
- Kophy Kay
New Artist of the Year (USA)
- Ama Ka’rin
- Juliet Duodu
- Ade3f3 Kwakye
- Esaaba Haizel
- Juicee
- Rev. Edmund Eghan
- Lady Rhoda
- Officer Sammy Young
- Ohemaa Daystar
Female Artist of the Year (USA)
- Elizha
- Herty Corgie
- Rosey
- Mz Nana
- Royal Mama
- Cee Music
- Rita Queen Music
- Dr Ama Kutin
Male Artist of the Year (USA)
- Enoch Boateng
- Daniel Nettey
- Jay Baba
- Nee Oseye Ade Leke
- Jamin Beats
- Toowan8
- Nana NYC
- Nii Addo
Best Gospel Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘Yeshua’ – Daniel Nettey
- ‘My Journey’ – Herty Corgie
- ‘I’m Grateful’ – Pen & Jeff
- ‘Destiny’ – Eme B
- ‘SHIDAA’ – Basil Larkai
- ‘His Name’ – Rosey
- ‘Ayeyi Ntoma’ – Officer Sammy Young
- ‘Take All the Glory’ – Royal Mama
- ‘He Paid It All’ – Melody Frempong
- ‘Adom’ – Cee Music ft. DDT
- ‘Eye Adom’ – Dr Ama Kutin
Gospel Artist of the Year (USA)
- Enoch Boateng
- Daniel Nettey
- Herty Corgie
- Nii Addo
- Mz Nana
- Royal Mama
- Melody Frempong
- Cee Music
- Rev GraceMan
- Rita Queen Music
Best Male Vocalist of the Year (USA)
- Enoch Boateng
- Daniel Nettey
- Dreamz
- Mr. Ampossible
- Edd Agyapong
- Offei
- Rev. Edmund Eghan
- Rev GraceMan
Female Vocalist of the Year (USA)
- Elizha
- Baaba Lin
- Eme B
- Herty Corgie
- Melody Frempong
- Cee Music
- Rita Queen Music
- Dr Ama Kutin
Afro Pop/Afro Beats Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘Bad Love’ – Elizha
- ‘Saa’ – Dreamz ft Strongman
- ‘Don’t Pressure Me’ – Ghosh Man
- ‘Sugar’ – Emperor T-Jiga
- ‘Money’ – Jay Baba
- ‘2 x 2’ – Offei
- ‘Blessings’ – Jamin Beats
- ‘Your Love’ – Toowan8
- ‘Ebi You I Want’ – Qwame New King
Best Rapper of the Year (USA)
- Koo Kusia
- Ghosh Man
- K Rocks
- Ghana Starr
- Toowan8
- WALIY AbouNamarr
Most Popular Artist of the Year (USA)
- Herty Corgie
- Jamin Beats
- Rev GraceMan
- Toowan8
- Nana NYC
- Jay Hover
- Cee Music
- Nii Addo
Best DJ of the Year (USA)
- DJ TECH
- DJ GNYCE
- DJ AK47
- Wavy Bunch Sound
- Mixmaster Berto
- DJ E’Love
- DJ Alongay
- Mr. Praiz
- DJ Killer Fingers
- DJ THUNDER
Producer/Sound Engineer of the Year (USA)
- Odiifuo Theo
- Mizter Okyere
- Jamin Beats
Music Video of the Year (USA)
- ‘Ayeyi Ntoma’ – Officer Sammy Young Soul Nana
- ‘Problems’ – 2Shyy
- ‘My Journey’ – Herty Corgie
- ‘His Name’ – Rosey
- ‘Ayaya’ – Offei
- ‘King of Kings’ – Rev. Edmund Eghan
- ‘Eye Adom’ – Dr. Ama Kutin
- ‘He Paid It All’ – Melody Frempong
- ‘Kwana Abue’ – Alice KD
- ‘Bad Love’ – Elizha
Highlife Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘GIVE ME CHANCE (Ma me kwan)’ – Ade3f3 Kwakye
- ‘Problems’ – 2Shyy
- ‘Nyae Da’ – K ROCKS
- ‘Atia’ – C Burn
- ‘Maame Ama’ – Mizter Okyere
- ‘Yaa Mansa’ – Qwame New King
- ‘Ye Yilli’ – Mr. Ampossible
- ‘Atiaa’ih’ – Kojo Black
Highlife Artist of the Year (USA)
- Official Ebo
- MR MUZIK MENSAH
- Ade3f3 Kwakye
- Jay Baba
- Kojo Black
- Toowan8
Best Collaboration of the Year (USA)
- Dreamz ft. Nana NYC
- Baabalin
- Eme B
- Ghosh Man
- Basil Larkai ft. Perez Muzik
- Mizter Okyere ft. Kofi Kinaata
- Gifty Karie ft. Rita Queen
Overall Artist of the Year for the Last 5 Years (USA)
- Nana NYC – 2020
- Jay Hover – 2021 & 2023
- Jamin Beats – 2022
- Millicent Yankey – 2021
- Herty Corgie – 2022
- Cee Music – 2023
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year (USA)
- MR MUZIK MENSAH
- Jay Baba
- K ROCKS
- Toowan8
- FnF
Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste of the Year (USA)
- Elizha
- Baabalin
- Jamin Beats
- Toowan8
- Qwamenew King
- Jay Baba
- K. Rocks
- Ama Ka’rin
Hiplife/ Hip Hop Song of the Year (USA)
- ‘Plan Plan’ – 2Shyy
- ‘Ayaya’ – Offei
- ‘Logoligi’ – C Burn
- ‘Back Again’ – K Rocks
- ‘Who Say Who’ – Toowan8
- ‘Fear Man’ – Nana NYC X Dreamz
Best International Act
- Ras Amankwatia
- SAMUEL SEY
- Berima Amo
- Rebbel Ashes
- Effs
Music Concert of the Year (USA)
- Let Your Judah Rise 23 – Enoch Boateng
- Over Flow 4.0 – Herty Corgie
- Royals Praise – Royal Mama
- Glorious Praise 23 – Melody Frempong
- Zamba Praise – Nii Addo
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DJ Lord OTB Receives Standing Ovation At Guinness Accravaganza’s 3rd Edition
The 3rd edition of the Guinness Accravaganza, an eclectic outdoor event blending food, games, fashion, and music, dazzled attendees on April 20, 2024, at the Untamed Empire. Among the star-studded lineup of performers, DJ Lord OTB stole the spotlight with his electrifying set.
Renowned for his exceptional talent behind the decks, DJ Lord OTB, the reigning Best DJ of the Year at the 2023 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, wowed the crowd with his signature mixes, earning him a standing ovation. The highlight of the evening came when DJ Lord OTB was honored on stage, commemorating his contributions to the event and the music industry at large.
The celebratory moment, orchestrated by Ghana DJ Awards founder Merqury Quaye, culminated in a memorable group photo capturing the collective spirit of the event. DJ Lord OTB’s presence and performance added an extra layer of excitement and energy to an already unforgettable evening at the Guinness Accravaganza.
Below are some highlights of his performance at the just-ended Guinness Accravaganza.
Appreciating the wins in life because they are worth celebrating at every turn. Thank you so much to @MercuryQuaye for this special moment that will always have a special place in my heart, and to @Accravaganza for creating a platform to honour DJs. See you at the 4th. pic.twitter.com/NsvR26OhDP
— DJ LORD ™️ (@DjlordOTB) April 22, 2024
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Apple Music has announced rapper King Paluta (real name Thomas Adjei Wireko) as the latest musician to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana.
“I stayed underground for 15 years and never gave up on myself,” he tells Apple Music. “It feels so good to be here and hearing the fans chant ‘Asuo (water/rain/ reign)’ which is my street signature means so much to me and the journey. I am forever grateful.”
Born and raised in Atonsu Bokuro, a suburb of Kumasi in Ghana, King Paluta was raised by his single mother who was his rock, and source of sound advice, throughout the pursuit of his musical dream.
After deciding that music was his calling when he was 14 years old, King Paluta began cleaning and sleeping in recording studios. A self-confessed “studio rat”, it was during this time that he learned how to programme and produce music, a skill that proved useful as he still produces all of his songs.
King Paluta then sharpened his flow by participating in street rap battles for four years, earning him a respected reputation as he knocked out opponent after opponent with his strong lyrical punches. After attracting the attention of NKZ Music boss, Nana Yaw Maradona (Guru), King Paluta signed to the lauded label but later decided to reclaim his independence once his contract lapsed.
But it was the release of his smash hit single “Yahitte” (2022) that changed the trajectory of his career, racking up over 3 million streams to date and resulting in two remixes, with “Yahitte Remix” (2023) soaring to over 6 million streams. With the Highlife tour de force single “Sika Aba Fire” (2022) alongside his signature-flow affirming single “Aha Akye (feat. Samini)” (2023), King Paluta has consistently churned out hit after hit whilst relishing his hard-earned success.
His latest single “Aseda” (2024), available to stream on Apple Music, is a slower, more melodic offering from the rapper who’s equally as comfortable singing as he is showcasing his multifaceted nature.
As the latest Up Next act to be spotlighted in Ghana, King Paluta will be featured across Apple Music’s East Africa Up Next playlist available here. The curated Up Next playlist features a dynamic class of new and emerging artists, thoughtfully hand-picked by Apple Music editors from around the world.
The playlist is genre agnostic and represents a line-up of artists our global editors are passionate about and eager to expose to a larger audience.
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Amapiano sensation DJ Azonto has taken a ferocious swipe at broadcaster Serwaa Amihere tagging her poor in mind following her alleged bedroom videos.
This comes in the wake of an alleged bedroom video of Serwaa Amihere and Henry Fitz that has subsequently set social media ablaze with netizens sharing their thoughts on the issue.
DJ Azonto, who recently released his new single, “You Go Explain Taya,” has shared his opinion about the viral video, saying that Serwaa Amihere could be suffering from bipolar adding that a “normal” person wouldn’t do that.
According to the “Fa No Fom” hitmaker, he was not surprised by the recent leaks and believes some of the media personalities live a fake lifestyle, thereby leading upcoming youth into all forms of deviant behaviours.
“Serwaa shouldn’t explain herself, or ‘she go explain taya’ It is very sad to see these kinds of videos surface online, and if what I am hearing is true, then she may have my sickness, which is bipolar.
“We do things and regret them later, and for me, having bipolar automatically makes you poor in mind, hence making the wrong decision.,” DJ Azonto said in an interview.
When asked about his new song “You Go Explain Taya,” DJ Azonto said he released the song to tackle some issues going on in entertainment circles.
The new song addresses issues concerning record label AMG Business, taking a swipe at Sarkodie, Tracy Boakye, Showboy, Medikal, and Criss Waddle. The new “U Go Explain Taya” single, produced by Abochi, is accompanied by a well-curated music video that has already gone viral on social media.
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I Am Epsx, a brilliant and diverse Ghanaian performer, is known in real life as Glory Anderson.
The Afrobeats, dancehall, and singer was born on June 18, 2000 in Assin Fosu, Central region of Ghana, but mostly stays in Takoradi and attended Nana Baidoo Bonsu for his elementary and junior high school education.
Following the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), he was admitted to Assin Fosu Vocational Training Insutue.
After completing his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), he started his music career and recorded his first song dubbed “Mawo)f3”.
Growing up, he aspired to be a professional soccer player, but at the age of sixteen, he discovered his passion for his music.
Pursuing music as a career choice, he is motivated by the plight of the impoverished and underprivileged, believing that music is the best channel for communicating with them and giving them hope for a better future. I Am Epsx feels that by writing lyrics in his Music, he may aid many underprivileged and poor individuals.
I Am Epsx, a budding musician, looks up to Prince Bright of Bukbak repute as his role model.
Currently, I Am Epsx is promoting his latest single dubbed “Mine” which is doing well in music marketing and it’s on all digital platforms.
Follow and connect with I Am Epsx on the following social media accounts.
Facebook: Paa Kwesi Anderson
X: I Am Epsx
Snapchat: I Am Epsx
Tiktok: I Am Epsx
Instagram: I Am Epsx
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Building upon the success of its previous editions, which boasted performances by Afrobeats stars such as Sarkodie, King Promise, DBlack, and many others, the DMV Party in the Park aims to elevate the Afrobeats experience to new heights. With the relocation to The Bullpen, organizers are promising an even more vibrant and immersive atmosphere for attendees to enjoy the rhythms and infectious energy of Afrobeats music.
As the largest outdoor Afrobeats event in the DMV Area, the DMV Party in the Park has become a highlight on the summer calendar for music enthusiasts and many others. With its diverse lineup of artists, dynamic performances, and lively atmosphere, the event continues to draw crowds from across the region, solidifying its reputation as a must-attend celebration of African music and culture.
“We are thrilled to bring the DMV Party in the Park to The Bullpen for its third edition,” said Mr. Charles Adu-Koranteng, Founder, and Event Curator based in DMV. “This new location allows us to create an even more immersive experience for our attendees, with plenty of space to dance, socialize, and enjoy the best of Afrobeats music.”
In addition to live performances by top Afrobeats artists, the event will also feature food vendors serving up a delicious array of African cuisine, as well as vendors selling art, fashion, and crafts inspired by the continent’s rich cultural heritage.
Tickets for the DMV Party in the Park are now available for purchase online at [dmvpartyinthepark.com](http://dmvpartyinthepark.com). Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable celebration of Afrobeats music and culture!
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Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail with no option of a fine.
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos gave the judgment on Friday morning, April 12.
The judge brought down the hammer after Bobrisky had pleaded guilty to a four-count charge of Naira abuse brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Awogboro held that the judgement would serve as a deterrence to others fond of abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency.
Trouble started for Bobrisky after he sprayed money at the premiere of Ajakaju, a keenly awaited film by actress and producer Eniola Ajao, at Film One Circle Mall, in the upmarket Lagos district of Lekki last month.
This is not the first time a Nigerian celebrity will be jailed for Naira abuse.
In February, actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin was also sentenced to six months in prison for spraying and stepping on new naira notes.
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