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Here Are The Winners Of The 2022 BET Awards
Below, find all the 2022 BET Awards winners:
Album of the year
WINNER: An Evening With Silk Sonic, Silk Sonic
Back of My Mind, H.E.R.
Call Me If You Get Lost, Tyler, The Creator
Certified Lover Boy, Drake
Donda, Kanye West
Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe, Jazmine Sullivan
Planet Her, Doja Cat
Best female R&B/pop artist
Ari Lennox
Chlöe
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan
Mary J. Blige
Summer Walker
Best male R&B/pop artist
Blxst
Chris Brown
Givēon
Lucky Daye
WINNER: The Weeknd
Wizkid
Yung Bleu
Best female hip-hop artist
Cardi B
Doja Cat
Latto
WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Saweetie
Best male hip-hop artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kanye West
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Best group
WINNER: Silk Sonic
Chlöe X Halle
City Girls
Lil Baby & Lil Durk
Migos
Young Dolph & Key Glock
Best collaboration
WINNER: “Essence,” Wizkid Feat. Justin Bieber & Tems
“Every Chance I Get,” DJ Khaled Feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk
“Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
“Whole Lotta Money” (Remix), Bia Feat. Nicki Minaj
Best new artist
Baby Keem
Benny the Butcher
WINNER: Latto
Muni Long
Tems
Yung Bleu
Video of the year
WINNER: “Family Ties,” Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar
“Have Mercy,” Chlöe
“Kiss Me More,” Doja Cat Feat. SZA
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
WINNER: “Smokin Out the Window,” Silk Sonic
“Way 2 Sexy,” Drake Feat. Future & Young Thug
Video director of the year
WINNER: Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak
Benny Boom
Beyoncé & Dikayl Rimmasch
Director X
Hype Williams
Missy Elliott
Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award
“All in Your Hands,” Marvin Sapp
“Come to Life,” Kanye West
“Grace.” Kelly Price
“Hallelujah,” Fred Hammond
“Hold Us Together (Hope Mix),” H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
“Jireh,” Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music
WINNER: “We Win,” Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin
BET Her
“Best of Me (Originals),” Alicia Keys
WINNER: “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige
“Have Mercy,” Chlöe
“Pressure,” Ari Lennox
“Roster,” Jazmine Sullivan
“Unloyal,” Summer Walker & Ari Lennox
“Woman,” Doja Cat
Best international act
Dave (U.K.)
Dinos (France)
Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Little Simz (U.K.)
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Major League DJz (South Africa)
Tayc (France)
WINNER: Tems (Nigeria)
Best movie
Candyman
WINNER: King Richard
Respect
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Summer of Soul
The Harder They Fall
Best actor
Adrian Holmes, Bel Air
Anthony Anderson, Black-Ish
Damson Idris, Snowfall
Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth
Forest Whitaker, Respect | Godfather of Harlem
Jabari Banks, Bel Air
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
WINNER: Will Smith, King Richard
Best actress
Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard
Coco Jones, Bel Air
Issa Rae, Insecure
Jennifer Hudson, Respect
Mary J. Blige, Power Book II: Ghost
Queen Latifah, The Equalizer
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Regina King, The Harder They Fall
WINNER: Zendaya, Euphoria | Spider-Man: No Way Home
YoungStars award
Akira Akbar
Demi Singleton
WINNER: Marsai Martin
Miles Brown
Saniyya Sidney
Storm Reid
Sportswoman of the year award
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
WINNER: Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles
Sportsman of the year award
Aaron Donald
Bubba Wallace
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ja Morant
LeBron James
WINNER: Stephen Curry
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Belgium’s Musical Fusion: Rebbel Ashes And Pat Thomas Set The Stage Ablaze With Afrobeat And Highlife Harmony
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Shutdown Franchise Pulls Mammoth Crowd With “Highlife Meets Hiplife” Independence Day Concert In Minnesota
Revered events hub, Shutdown Franchise has again sold out three shows in a roll in Minnesota in the celebrations of Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary.
The shows which commenced on Friday 8th, March, 2024, ended on Sunday 10th March, 2024. The events were in line to mark the 67th Independence Day celebrations of Ghanaians in Minnesota, and in the States at large.
The Goal of the celebrations was geared towards reliving and reminiscing on the art forms, especially music, which we had back in the days up until recently.
The first show, “Ye Wo Abonten”, to wit, “We Outside” which was on the 8th, happened at Rumba, Minneapolis – Minnesota. Although gates were to be opened at 9pm, patrons were waiting in a queue by 8pm, clad in their favorite Ghanaian regalias and flags.
DJ Lyriks, DJ Peaceboii and DJ Soundtainer treated all present to unlimited quality Ghanaian music from before till recent. KMJ, Patrick, Ogkoko and Mr. Mankato kept the party flaming till the very end.
The second Day, 9th March is when the main concert took off. The event happened at the Granada Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Labeled “Highlife Meets Hiplife”, the event had “Bisa Kdei” for the Highlife stance, and “Kwaw Kese” on the Hiplife ticket. Other artistes on bill were, H.Hardy, Raouf Denio, Fenom Vibez, Twin Cities Dance Crew, et al. The fire that rained on stage this day will forever leave indelible trail of emotions on guests, as the name Ghana was lifted up high in Minnesota.
The closing show, “Ye Wo Krom” which happened on Sunday, 10th March, was a straight jam party vibe that saw DJs; DJ Eazy E, DJ Oceeking, DJ Famous and DJ Lyriks treating attenders with the very best of authentic and unadulterated Ghanaian music.
The events became well liked to the extent that the state of Minnesota joined up in the celebrations, and its Governor, Tim Walz proclaimed the weekend as “Ghana’s Heritage Weekend”.
All videos and pictures sprouting from the events really attest that they were indeed the best or part of the best Ghanaian Diasporan events to have happened this year.
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Ashanti Music Awards Opens Nomination For The 2024 Edition
The biggest music festival in the Ashanti Region of Ghana which was initiated in the year 2021 being the first edition opens call for Artist / Musicians, Traditional and social media Personalities, and other creatives to submit entries into the third edition of the music awards festival 2024.
The first edition in 2021 saw Flowking Stone winning the highest awards; Artist of the year, while at the second edition, Yaw Tog won the highest award – Artist of the year. Several other hard-working musicians and creative personalities won big during the nights of each award festival. Unlike other regional music awards festival; Ashanti Region Music Awards 2022 gave out a car to the nominee with the highest votes.
According to the Event Planner – Mr. Joshua A. Anemi, nominations are opened for participation. Interested creatives are to visit https://www.ashantimusicawards.com/nominate to submit entries. He further stated that just as it was done during the second edition, nominees with the highest vote will be given a car.
Posed with the question of eligibility for other Artist and creatives outside the Ashanti Region, Mr. Anemi said “Yes, they are qualified to submit an entry if they have works under the year of review. They will be required however to do so under the non-Ashanti category”.
Below are the categories for the 2024 edition of the event:
- Artiste of the Year
- Most Popular Song of The Year
- Best Collaboration of The Year
- Best Rapper Of The Year
- Song Writer Of The Year
- High Life Music Of The Year
- Hiplife Music Of The Year
- Hip Pop Music Of The Year
- Student Artiste Of The Year
- Traditional Artiste/Group Of The Year
- Vocalist Of The Year
- Non Ashanti Artiste Of The Year
- Non Ashanti Song Of The Year
- Best Group Of The Year
- New Artiste Of The Year
- Reggae/Dancehall Music Of The Year
- Afro Beat/Afro Pop Music Of The Year
- Best Music Video Of The Year
- Music Video Director Of The Year
- Gospel Music Of The Year
- Choral Group Of The Year
- Album/Ep Of The Year
- Ashanti African Artiste Of The Year
- Non-Ashanti Hypeman Of The Year
- Social Media Influencer Of The Year
- Hypeman Of The Year
- Best Music Producer Of The Year
- Outstanding Event Venue Of The Year
- Outstanding Event Mc of The Year
- Outstanding Event Dj Of The Year
- Best Radio DJ Of The Year
- Entertainment Show/Host Of The Year
- Media Personality Of The Year
- Artiste Manager/Management Of The Year
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Rose Adjei To Trill Fans At “Kardia Hakarat Hatow” Concert
This year’s edition of Rose Adjei’s annual gospel musical concert dubbed ‘Kardia Hakarat Hatov’ which simply means “A Heart Of Gratitude”, will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Perez Chapel, Zoeland Mataheko near Flamingo Junction in Accra.
Rose Adjei, who will perform for over one-and-a-half hours on stage, has promised to thrill her fans, Christians and gospel music lovers from all walks of life with most of her hit songs.
She is expected to rock the stage alongside some selected Ghanaian seasoned gospel music icons such as Kogi Owusu Peprah, Jack Alolome, Oheneba Clement,Devin Arthur, Akosua Karl, Gabe Akwerh and a host of others.
She will perform songs like ‘Nyame Yie’, ‘M’adansedie’, ‘Adom’, ‘Na God’, ‘Agya Wahwe Meso’, ‘Nsre Hehe’, ‘Ne Mmre’, among others.
This years event is under the theme: ‘He Has Heard My Prayers’ (Psalm 66:19).
Designed to fulfil the spiritual needs of people, the event is expected to pull thousands of music lovers to the venue to witness the thrilling performances.
According to Rose Adjei, the concert is aimed at proclaiming the message that God has indeed heard our prayers.
She added that the ‘Kardia Hakarat Hatov’ concert is a gospel musical concert borne out of the need to create a platform to spread the work of Christ Jesus to believes.
Last year’s concert brought unending testimonies on how God used the programme to minister and bless the audience, and they believe a double dose will be administered this year.
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I Don’t Write My Songs – Maadwoah Reveals
U.S based Ghanaian gospel diva, Maadwoaah has revealed that she doesn’t write her own songs.
The “Salvation Reign” singer made this shocking disclosure in the course of an interview with alltunezgh.com
According to her, she doesn’t have a ghostwriter as perceived by many people neither does she sample the songs of other musicians.
In her own words, the Holy Spirit mysteriously attends to her anytime she’s in the mood to drop a new song.
She went on to add that, music producer Erickay sometimes guides her in the studio after the Holy Spirit has finished with its work
I don’t write my songs…my new song ‘Salvation Reign’, i didn’t write it ooo …Like putting pen to paper even my pen and book got missing way back…I don’t have a pen and a book; so I have never written my own songs…the songs just runs through my head then I quickly go to the studio and produce it,”
Maadwoaah who recently drop her first single of the year has urge Ghanaians to also support her talent
This latest output owes production credit to renowned talented sound engineer and music producer, Erickay. ‘Salvation Reign’ is a great piece of music you will want to add to your playlist and play endlessly.
Listen below
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Ghanaian Rising Star Nyarko Sets Minds Free with New Single
Rising Ghanaian artist Praises Nyarko Asante Nyamekye stage name Nyarko has recently
dropped her latest single, “Free My Mind.” With its infectious beats and insightful lyrics, this
track showcases Nyarko’s unique blend of Ghanaian and Dutch influences, creating a vibrant
and distinctive Afro sound.
“Free My Mind” begins with captivating lyrics that exude confidence and determination, “See I
be dogging all the bogges that be coming my way cause I don’t want ’em. Mindset focused on
money, I need to stack ’em.” Nyarko’s dynamic flow and powerful delivery set the tone for the
empowering message she conveys throughout the song.
The chorus of “Free My Mind” emphasizes the importance of mental liberation, as Nyarko sings,
“My mind, I want to free my mind, I got to free my mind, I need to free my mind.” The song’s
energetic production and infectious melodies make it an anthem for breaking free from
limitations and embracing personal growth.
Nyarko’s rise in the Dutch urban music scene began in 2020 when a freestyle she shared on
Instagram went viral, garnering widespread attention. Since then, she has solidified her place in
the industry with successful singles such as “Bang!”, “You” and “MOOD,” along with her 7-track
EP titled ‘VIBES.’
Combining her Ghanaian roots with her Dutch upbringing, Nyarko’s music reflects a fusion of
cultures and languages, resulting in a vibrant and distinctive Afrofusion sound. Growing up in a
musical household, where her father was a skilled instrumentalist in guitar and piano, Nyarko’s
upbringing greatly influenced her musical journey.
Nyarko’s songs are celebrated for their catchy beats, insightful lyrics, and contagious energy,
establishing her as one of the most promising talents in the Dutch music scene today. She has
wowed audiences at major events such as Bevrijdingsfestival, Zomer Carnival, Parels v/d Stad,
and ADE Beats (Vice). Notable accomplishments include being chosen as FunX Radio’s Artist
of the Month, being a finalist in the FUNX Afro Talent competition, making waves in Ghana, and
making her acting debut in the black women empowerment movie “White Berry.”
Listen to “Free My Mind” on all platforms here. Connect With Nyarko on Instagram, TikTok,
YouTube and Listen to her on Spotify.
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Kofi Mante Drops Highly Anticipated Music Video For “Bad Boy” Featuring Bisa Kdei
Ghanas music sensation Kofi Mante has finally released the official video for his hit collaboration “Bad Boy,” featuring multiple award winning singer Bisa Kdei.
“Bad Boy”, a song that showcases the dynamic synergy between Kofi Mante and Bisa Kdei, two powerhouse artists known for their distinctive styles and remarkable vocals talk about real life happenings in our lives in order to survive out there.
With its catchy melodies and irresistible rhythm, the song has already been an anthem, earning a place on playlists in Ghana and around the world.
The music video, directed by multitalented filmmaker Gordon Appiah, brings the lyrics of “Bad Boy” to life, with drama and artistic finesse.
The relatable events in this short film makes it easier for one to understand and appreciate the concept of the song easily.
With so much inside Kofi Mante that he is yet to give to the world, “Bad Boy” is just the beginning
Watch the official video for “Bad Boy”” from below
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All You Need To Know About “The Money Zone” (T.M.Z) Record Label
The Money Zone also known as the T.M.Z, is a Ghanaian corporation and record label founded by three business men, Theophilus Amponsah populary known as Bryno State, Ishmael Annan known as Huncho and the main boss, Grant Kwesi Ayeepah known as Bandana on 8 February, 2017.
T.M.Z record label was found in Tarkwa(Western Region) and they started by signing one popular artist in Tarkwa called SKINNY.
The label’s inception came to fruition following the closure of the artist.
SKINNY started releasing back to back hit song after he was signed to The Money Zone (T.M.Z) label.
On July, 2023, T.M.Z signed Takoradi based talented songwriter, rapper and performer, Kofi Blakk to their label.
Kofi Blakk has been dropping more hit songs and recently out with new banging tune Dubbed “Deep Love” featuring one of the dope songwriters in Ghana, Afezi Perry.
The Money Zone label also have their own Djs for their two artistes as their personal Djs and their are about sign more artistes to the label.
The Money Zone is yet to secure a multi dollars investment from other business men both Ghana and abroad.
Source: Ekow Smith
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Unveiling the Face Behind The TikTok Trending Song “Odo Bi Ye Bad”
In the realm of social media and pop culture, TikTok has become a breeding ground for viral trends, challenges, and music sensations. One such phenomenon that has taken the platform by storm is the catchy tune “Odo Bi Ye Bad.” This song has found its way into countless TikTok videos, captivating audiences with its infectious beat and memorable lyrics.
Despite its widespread popularity, the face behind this trending song has remained a mystery to many. Fans have been left curious about the artist responsible for creating this musical masterpiece that has become a soundtrack to countless online moments.
In this article, we delve into the origins of “Odo Bi Ye Bad,” exploring its rise to fame on TikTok and uncovering the talented individual behind the music. Join us as we unravel the mystery and shine a spotlight on the creative genius who has captured the hearts of TikTok users worldwide with “Odo Bi Ye Bad.”
Rap Fada is the man in the news he has worked with many top-notched musicians,Flowking Stone, King Paluta, Fameye, Yaw Tog, Amerado, Brother Sammy, Ernest Opoku Jr., Lasmid, Eno Barony,Akwaboah etc currently his song with King Paluta has been loud outside such that it’s topping all music chart,TikTok etc.
Listen to the song below
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Ghana Comedy Awards Unveils Nominees For 2024 Edition
The much anticipated Ghana Comedy Awards scheme has officially announced the Nominees for the 2024 edition which begins the new journey after the official split of the Awards from its old joint name, Comedy & Poetry Awards.
The Scheme is currently the most talked about project as it throws light on celebrating the unique creativity of Comedians who work tirelessly, entertaining us with their unique humoric talents in Ghana.
The Ghana Comedy Awards, can boast as the most credible Awards scheme dedicated to honor the Comedy Industry and as long to provide unique opportunities to discover creativity in the Comedy fraternity.
The nominees for this year is indeed a solid statement of the growth of the Industry as it recognizes hard working and dedicated Comedians in Ghana and beyond.
Below are the names of the Nominees as per the category they fall:
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