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Interesting Facts And Records Set On Shazam As It Turns 20 Years
Shazam turned 20 yesterday, and as of this week, it has officially surpassed 70 billion song recognitions.
A mainstay in popular culture, the platform has changed the way people engage with music by making song identification accessible to everyone. For more than 225 million global monthly users, to “Shazam” is to discover something new.
To mark the occasion, Shazam invites fans to take a trip down memory lane with a special playlist comprised of the most Shazamed song of each calendar year for the past 20 years. Featuring everything from Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister” to Sia’s “Cheap Thrills,” the playlist is a true reflection of the music fans across the globe actively searched for over the past two decades. Listen now exclusively on Apple Music.
Over the years, Shazam’s global charts have played a crucial role in helping to identify breaking new talent like Masked Wolf, who was one of Shazam’s 5 Artists to Watch in 2021 and ended up having the most Shazamed track globally that year with “Astronaut In The Ocean.”
“The fact that people all over the world took time out of their day to pull out their phone and Shazam my songs is a huge honour for me as an artist,” said Masked Wolf. “You know you’ve got something special if you see the Shazam stats moving.”
Shazam’s charts have also become a barometer for unexpected pop culture moments. Kate Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up That Hill” being featured in “Stranger Things” led to an all-time peak in Shazams of the singer, and the track took No. 1 on the Shazam Global Top 200 for 10 days. It ended up reaching the top of 25 national charts — more than any other song in 2022.
Keeping its finger on the pulse of music, Shazam has also played a key role in bringing local artists to a global audience. The longest-running global No. 1 song of 2021 was “Love Nwantiti [Remix]” by Nigerian artist CKay, which became the second song to ever surpass one million Shazams in a week.
“Shazam has played an impactful role in my career,” said CKay. “It allowed millions of people all over the world to discover me and my unique Nigerian sound. It made me a global sensation even before I started to perform all over the world. The story of CKay cannot be told without Shazam connecting me to the world.”
With its continued commitment to innovation over the past two decades, Shazam is pioneering new ways to bring fans closer to the music and artists they love with new tools like the concert discovery feature, which spotlights concert information and tickets on sale for shows nearby, simply by Shazaming a song, or by searching for it in the Shazam app or website.
While Shazam remains focused on the future of music discovery, today’s anniversary offers an opportunity to look back at the notable moments and milestones that make up its two-decade history.
Important Dates
- August 2002: Shazam launches as a text message service based in the UK. At the time, users could identify songs by dialing “2580” on their phone and holding it up as a song played. They were then sent an SMS message telling them the song title and the name of the artist.
- July 2008: Shazam launches on the brand-new App Store. Shazam later launched its Android version in October 2008.
- April 2015: Shazam becomes available on the first Apple Watch.
- September 2018: Shazam joins the Apple family.
- June 2021: Shazam surpasses 1 billion Shazams per month.
- May 2022: Shazam surpasses 2 billion lifetime installs.
- August 2022: Shazam celebrates 20 years of music discovery and hits 70 billion all-time Shazams.
Notable Firsts
- First-ever Shazamed song: “Jeepster” by T. Rex (April 19, 2002)1
- First Shazamed song on the iOS app: “How Am I Different” by Aimee Mann (July 10, 2008)
- First track to reach 1,000 Shazams: “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” by Eminem (September 2002)
- First track to reach one million Shazams: “TiK ToK” by Ke$ha (February 2010)
- First track to reach 10 million Shazams: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra (December 2012)
- First track to reach 20 million Shazams: “Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz (October 2015)
- First artist to hit 1 million Shazams: Lil Wayne (February 2009)
- First artist to hit 10 million Shazams: Lil Wayne (June 2011)
- First artist to hit 100 million Shazams: David Guetta (May 2015)
Fastest Tracks to Accumulate Shazams
- Fastest track to reach 1 million Shazams: “Butter” by BTS (nine days)
- Fastest track to reach 10 million Shazams: “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (87 days)
- Fastest track to reach 20 million Shazams: “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I (219 days)
Most Shazamed of All Time
- Drake is the most Shazamed artist of all time with over 350 million Shazams across songs the artist has led or featured on. “One Dance” is Drake’s most popular track at over 17 million Shazams.
- “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I is the most Shazamed song ever with over 41 million Shazams.
- “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley was the most Shazamed song using the “2580” text service.
Top Shazamed Songs by Genre
- Top Hip-Hop/Rap: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
- Top Dance: “Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz
- Top R&B/Soul: “All of Me” by John Legend
- Top Latin: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin and Willy William
- Top Pop: “Let Her Go” by Passenger
- Top Alternative: “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I
- Top Singer/Songwriter: “Take Me to Church” by Hozier
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Mizter Okyere Beats The Odds, Fuses Salsa With Highlife In New Classic Song “I Dey Come”
Ghanaian Saxophonist, Mizter Okyere, has released a top classic that has never been done before!
The award-winning saxophonist moves Highlife into Salsa creating an all new fusion sound that has never been heard before. He titled it “I Dey Come”.
“I Dey Come” definitely is a new wave coming to us all as an Afro pop culture sound. Not only did Mizter Okyere create a new sound; he has also formed a new band he calls “The Soul Healers Band”.
The Soul Healers Band were launched on the record as featured acts by Mizter Okyere. Song is out and available on all major streaming platforms.
Listen Here:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mizterokyere/i-dey-come-feat-soul-healers-band/
“The song is a blend of Salsa and Highlife/Afrobeat. The world deserves a new wave of sound; so I had to create this one featuring my own band – The Soul Healers Band. I look forward to creating impact with this new sound and I know the world will love it”, Mizter Okyere explains. The song was produced by Mizter Okyere himself.
(Source: BeenieWords.com)
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Sabrincena Debuts With Hot Jam “Mood”, Under Kwatay Entertainment
Kwatay Entertainment puts through their second artiste, Sabrincena aka BadGirl Cena, debuting with a first jam titled “Mood”.
An Afropop cum AfroDancehall groove it is, has an uptempo feel with raunchy lyrics. She recruits budding Singer, Romayah, on it. The song was produced by ScantyBeatz.
Stream Here:
https://sebrincenaakabadgirlcena.hearnow.com/mood
About Sabrincena:
Born in Monrovia, Liberia, and now based in Ghana, Sabrincena is also known as Badgirl Cena. A young and vibrant artiste she is, she is poised to making influence with her type of sound in Afro and Dancehall grooves. As versatile she is, she flows well in R&B and global sounds (Pop Culture).
Sabrincena brings a fresh sound that celebrates love, positivity, and ambition. Her journey in music began with a passion for singing and songwriting. She honed her skills, blending different genres to create her distinctive style.
In 2025, she debuts with her single “Mood” featuring Romayah. Song is released under KwaTay Entertainment and would garner attention, showcasing her smooth vocals, catchy melodies, and bold presence, as well as shoot her to the top. With her superstar energy and determination, Badgirl Cena is living her dream.
According to her style of music, it is characterized by:
– Genre-bending sound: Afro, R&B, and pop fusion
– Uplifting themes: Love, good vibes, and ambition
– Inspirational message: Empowering listeners with her music
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Chris Brown Arrested In The UK Over Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident
Chris Brown is in trouble with the law again.
According to The Sun, Met Police detectives arrested the 36-year-old American musician just after 2 am at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester over a bottle-throwing incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023.
Chris Brown was busted hours after he flew into town on a private jet, landing at Manchester Airport.
The arrest stems from a violent incident that reportedly took place at Tape nightclub in the Mayfair section of London on February 19, 2023.
Brown allegedly clashed with music producer Abe Diaw and has been accused of attacking him with a bottle.
At the time, Diaw told The Sun that Chris smashed him over the head with a bottle and then punched and kicked him.
Ryan J. Daneshrad, Diaw’s attorney in his 2023 lawsuit against Brown, told TMZ, “We can confirm that Chris Brown was involved in an incident with our client, and the injuries sustained are serious. We are pursuing all legal remedies to hold him accountable.
At this time, we will let the facts speak for themselves through the proper legal channels.”
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Denel Foundation Presents: “One In A Million: Young, Bold & Courageous“ Conference
The Denel Foundation is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual youth empowerment conference, “One in a Million: Young, Bold & Courageous”, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the YOTA Building in East Legon. This year’s edition carries the bold theme, “Untold Stories of Time”, and promises a transformative experience for young leaders, creatives, and change-makers across the country. Admission is free and open to all.
Now in its latest edition, the conference seeks to shine a light on the hidden, powerful narratives of young people who have risen above adversity, challenged norms, and made bold strides in leadership, creativity, and innovation. “Untold Stories of Time” will serve as a platform for stories that are often left out of the spotlight—stories of resilience, quiet strength, vision, and transformation.
A Power-Packed Lineup of Speaker
This year’s conference will feature an impressive lineup of inspirational speakers and trailblazers across diverse fields:
YemmeyBaba – A renowned Strategic Communicator and Entrepreneur whose insights on branding and identity continue to inspire young professionals.
KulaPerry – Fashion Icon and CEO of FearNoMan, known for pushing boundaries in streetwear fashion and youth culture.
Lady Jay – A dynamic Media Personality celebrated for her influence in music, entertainment, and advocacy.
John Asogonnde – Public Speaker and Entrepreneur with a compelling story of leadership and business resilience.
Miss Deborah – Mental Health Advocate using her voice to break stigmas and promote wellness and self-awareness among youth.
What Attendees Can Expect
Participants will engage in:
Keynote speeches and unfiltered personal stories from high-impact speakers.
Interactive sessions aimed at challenging conventional thinking and igniting purpose.
Networking with like-minded youth, mentors, and professionals from various industries.
A supportive and empowering environment for storytelling, learning, and connection.
A Legacy of Social Impact
Beyond the stage, the Denel Foundation has consistently demonstrated a commitment to social impact and community development:
In 2022, the Foundation donated to Royal Seed Home, aiding the education of vulnerable children.
In 2023, it provided medical support for 15 patients over an eight-month period.
In 2024, the Foundation launched a free diabetes screening campaign, reaching over 450 individuals with lifesaving health checks and awareness.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: YOTA Building, East Legon
Entry: Free
This event is an invitation to every dreamer, doer, and seeker of change to be seen, heard, and inspired. With compelling stories, heartfelt dialogue, and a powerful community spirit, “One in a Million: Young, Bold & Courageous” is set to be a landmark gathering of youth expression and empowerment.
For More Information:
Email: daksmedia1consult@gmai.com
Phone: +233 543457012, 0538854298.
Instagram: @denels foundation
Come. Share. Be Heard. Because Your Story Is One in a Million.
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Comedians Gear Up For Ghana Comedy Awards On May 24, 2025
The biggest Comedy Night in Ghana, the Ghana Comedy Awards takes place on 24th May, 2025 at the La Palm Royal Beach at 7pm Red Carpet and 8:30pm Main Event.
The event promises to be bigger and better as it looks at crowning the ultimate kings and queens of Comedy who worked hard to exhibit their unique talents and creativity during the year under review, 1st January, 2024 to 31st December, 2024.
This year marks the 2nd edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards since it’s rebrand from Comedy and Poetry Awards.
Tickets are out as it is pegged at GHc200 for Silver and GHc 300 for Gold tickets, giving you access to an experience of the Best in Comic performances from Jeneral Ntatia, OB Amponsah, Clemento Suarez, Lekzy Decomic, Jacinta, Okokobioko, MJ the Comedian and many other great Acts, with support from great musicians on the night.
Voting closes at midnight on 23rd May, as it is officially open for the public to support their favorite Comedians by dialing*920*313# and an entry of the nominee codes as per their preference.
Don’t miss out on the specular night on 24th May as we celebrate Ghana’s Best Comedians.
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Rebbel Ashes Teams Up With Legendary Pat Thomas For Soulful New Single “GYE NYAME”
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AMVCA 2025: Full List Of Winners
Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka’s “Seven Doors” and Abdullateef Adedimeji and Mo’ Bimpe Adedimeji’s “Lisabi: The Uprising” were the top films at the 2025 AMVCA.
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night that celebrated Nollywood in all its glory. Among the night’s biggest winners was Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors”, which took home two major awards — Best Lead Actor for Femi Adebayo and Best Lead Actress for Chioma Chukwuka. While Chioma couldn’t attend in person, her joy was evident in an Instagram video, where her shock and happiness were clear for all to see.
Other winners include the renowned makeup effects artist, Hakeem Onilogbo, Mercy Aigbe, Blessing Uzzi, Clarence Peters, and many more.
See the full list below
Best Movie
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
- Skeleton Coast — Mondjila Studios
- Suspicion — Tosin Igho
- Inkabi — Princess Mhlongo
- House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
- Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi — Winner
- Christmas in Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
- Farmer’s Bride — Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Craig Shurn, and Colette Otusheso
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
- Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Latest and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji – Winner
- Kaka — Prince Daniel
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan
- Mai Martaba — Prince Daniel
Best Supporting Actor
- Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Gabriel Afolayan – Winner
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni
- Seven Doors — Aliu Gafar
- Freedom Way — Femi Jacobs
- Christmas in Lagos — Richard Mofe-Damijo
- Suspicion — Uzor Arukwe
- House of Ga’a — Mike Folarin
- Princess On A Hill — Efa Iwara
Best Supporting Actress
- Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Meg Otanwa
- Suspicion — Tina Mba
- All’s Fair in Love — Ireti Doyle
- Skeleton Coast — Ini Dima-Okojie
- Farmer’s Bride — Mercy Aigbe – Winner
- The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 — Omoni Oboli
- Aburo — Darasimi Nnadi
Best Lead Actor
- Tokunbo — Gideon Okeke
- The Weekend — Bucci Franklin
- House of Ga’a — Femi Branch
- Skeleton Coast — Thapelo Makoena
- Princess on A Hill — Bimbo Manuel
- Suspicion — Stan Nze
- Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo – Winner
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef
Best Lead Actress
- Seven Doors — Chioma Chukwuka – Winner
- Farmer’s Bride — Gbubemi Ejeye
- Agemo — Uzoamaka Onuoha
- Thinline — Uche Montana
- Phoenix Fury — Uzoamaka Aniunoh
- The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 — Hilda Dokubo
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Bimbo Ademoye
Best Cinematography
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) — Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, and Apagnawen Annankra
- Inkabi — Chuanne Blofield
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman — Winner
- Skeleton Coast — Wesley Johnston
- Soft Love — Ebrahim Hajee
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo
- Agemo — Papama Tangela
Best Sound/Sound Design
- Inkabi — Vaughn Philips
- Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro, Pius Fatoke, and Adam Songbird
- Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew and Olusola Wilson
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Tolu Obanro and Bode Odeyemi
- Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds — Adams Songbird and Pius Fatoke
- Suspicion — Michael Botha and Olaosebikan Okonrende – Winner
Best Editing
- Inkabi — Tongai Furusa – Winner
- Christmas in Lagos — Martini Akande
- Skeleton Coast — Jordan Koen
- Soft Love — Holmes Awa and Paballo Modingoane
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Anthill Studios
- Princess on A Hill — Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede
Best Score/Music
- Inkabi — Seoli Bongani Mashaba
- Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew, Kehinde ‘Louddaaa’ Alabi, and Cobhams Asuquo
- Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro – Winner
- Soft Love — Kolade Morankinyo (MPSE) and Efa Iwara (Love and Hate)
- Skeleton Coast — Chris Letcher
Best Art Direction
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan and Solihull Quadri Afolabi
- Christmas in Lagos — Joy Kadiri
- Farmer’s Bride — Daniel Okoi
- Seven Doors — Tunji Afolayan
- The Man Died— Theo Lawson
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Solihull Badu Noutical and Ayanmo Yakub – Winner
Best Make-Up
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) – Winner
- Seven Doors — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
- Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Kpoudosu Winifred
- Suspicion — Tracy Izogie and Adeleke Toluwulashe Maigari
- Farmer’s Bride — Abejide Oluwatosin Mercy
Best Writer (movie)
- The Weekend — Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, and Vanessa Kanu, and Frederick O. Anyaebunam Jnr
- Skeleton Coast — Omolola Lamikanra
- Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi – Winner
- Phoenix Fury — Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo
- A Ghetto Love Story — Victoria Eze
- Christmas in Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
- House of Ga’a — Tunde Babalola
Best Costume Design
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Toyin Ogundeji
- House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, and Gloria Ovu
- Lisabi – The Uprising — Oluwatoyin Balogun and Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji
- Phoenix Fury — Opeyemi Sogeke
- Christmas in Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi – Winner
Best Writing (TV Series)
- Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka – Winner
- Tuki? — Louise Kamwangi
- Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen and Abimbola Akinrinbola
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Shola Dada
- Princess on A Hill — Bibi Ukpo, Niyi Adeniji, and Sonia Nwosu
- Cheta’M — Ifeanyi Chidi Barbara
- Seven Doors — Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye, and Soyombo-Oluyombo Oluwagbemiga
Best Documentary
- Walvis Tale — David Benade and Tim Huebschle
- Dundun — Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi – Winner
- O.Y.O (On Your Own) — Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje
- Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Woman — Jessica Eneh, Eric Chidom, Kelechi Agbara, and Vera Okoh
- I Will Remember You — Mohamed Rida Gueznai
Best Series (Scripted)
- Princess on A Hill — Chuka Ejorh, Shayo Oke Sobo, Tolu Ajayi, and Abiola Soyo
- Cheta’M — James Omokwe
- Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen
- Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Clarence Peters – Winner
- Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
Best Director
- Skeleton Coast — Robert O. Peters
- Inkabi — Norman Make
- House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters
- The Man Died — Awam Amkpa — Winner
- The Weekend — Daniel Emeke Oriahi
- Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo
Trailblazer Award
Kayode Kasum
Industry Merit Award
Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh
Entertainment
Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2025: List Of Winners
Winners for the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards have been announced.
The winners were announced during a live ceremony held at the Grand Arena, Accra.
Below, we share a full list of nominees for the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Naa Ashorkor hosted the event with support from AJ Akuoku Sarpong and comedian Foster Romanus.
Performers for the night included King Promise, King Paluta, Kweku Smoke, Stonebwoy, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Empress Gifty, TiTi Owusu, Fameye, Beetztrap KOTM, KiDi, Moliy and Ayisi.
Yaw Darling, who won the Unsung Artist category, also performed at the awards event.
Record of The Year
Can I live?—Ayisi
Audio Engineer of the Year
Peweezle
Album/EP of The Year
Truth to Self—King Promise * WINNER
Producer of The Year
Kendi Beatz & King Paluta
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Yaw Sarpong
Best Hiplife Song
Eno Barony ft. King Paluta – Soja Go Soja Come
Black Sherif—Rebel Music
Tulenkey ft. Beeztrap KOTM – Bad Feeling * WINNER
Okyeame Kwame ft. Kuami Eugene – No Competition
Sarkodie—No Sir
Lyrical Joe ft Kuami Eugene – Enter
Best Male Vocal Performance
Kofi Nuel—Do Not Fear
Emmanueel Juddah—Aseda
MOG Music – Ahuoden Fofro
Ayisi—Can I live?
Joe Mettle – Obo Awon Oba * WINNER
Best Female Vocal Performance
Naana Asiedu—Defe Defe
Lordina the Soprano – Simply Trusting Everyday
Esther Godwyll – I Choose to Praise * WINNER
Titi Owusu – Nobody
Mima Afrika – On Fire
Best Hip-Hop Song
Joey B – Princess
Kweku Smoke – Holy Ghost * WINNER
Kwaw Kese ft Kofi Mole – Awoyo Sofo
Black Sherif – Kilos Milos
Sarkodie ft Beeztrap KOTM – Amen
Beeztrap KOTM & Oseikrom Osikani – Fly Girl
Collaboration of The Year
Fly Girl – Beeztrap KOTM & Oseikrom Sikani
Favourite Story—King Promise ft Sarkodie & Olivetheboy
Lomo Lomo – KiDi ft Black Sherif * WINNER
Odo Bi Ye Bad – Rap Fada ft King Paluta
Amen – Sarkodie ft Beeztrap KOTM
Give Me Oil – Joe Mettle ft Sandra Boakye Duah
International Collaboration of The Year
Oba Awon Oba – Joe Mettle ft Sunmisola Agbebi
Ekelebe – Stonebwoy ft Odumodublvck
The Doing of the Lord – Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwo * WINNER
Continental – King Promise ft Shallipopi
Drip Rmx – Gambo ft Edem & Jim Jones
Jiggle & Wine – Stonebwoy ft Spice
Best AfroPop Song
Fefe Ne Fe – Kwesi Arthur
Paris – King Promise * WINNER
Fallen Angel – Smallgod ft Black Sherif
Jejereje – Stonebwoy
Jesus Christ 2 – AratheJay ft Black Sherif
January 9th – Black Sherif
Best Traditional Gospel
MOG Music — Wo Ye
Empress Gifty — Watch Me * WINNER
Piesie — Ateene
Diana Hamilton — The Doing of the Lord
Mavis Asante — Victory
Queendalyn ft Judikay — Omewoya
Best Afrobeat Song
OlivetheBoy – Asylum * WINNER
Lasmid – Puul
Kidi ft. Black Sherif – Lomo Lomo
Mr. Drew—Sneaky
King Promise—Favourite Story
Beeztrap KOTM – Yesu
Best Afrobeats/AfroPop Artiste
King Promise * WINNER
Best Music Video
Jejereje – Stonebwoy
Best Gospel Artiste
Piesie Esther
Joe Mettle * WINNER
Empress Gifty
Diana Hamilton
Team Eternity Ghana
MOG Music
Best African Song
Ozeba – Rema
Biri Marung – Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Mr Pilato, and Tebogo G Mashego ft Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, Sje Konka, DJ Maphorisa, & CowBoii
Tshwala Bam – TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy * WINNER
Favourite Girl Remix – Darkoo ft Rema
Love Me Jeje – Tems
Commas – Ayrar Starr
Artiste of the Year
Kweku Smoke
Team Eternity
Joe Mettle
King Paluta
King Promise * WINNER
Stonebwoy
Black Sherif
Best New Artiste
Lali x Lola
AratheJay
Rap Fada
Team Eternity
Beeztrap KOTM * WINNER
Kwesi Amewuga
Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste
Amerado
Beeztrap KOTM
Kweku Smoke * WINNER
Black Sherif
King Paluta
Sarkodie
Medikal
Best Rap Performance
Eno Barony
Holy Ghost – Kweku Smoke * WINNER
Okyeame Kwame
Sarkodie Lyrical Joe
Flowking Stone
Best Highlife Song
Kuami Eugene – Canopy
King Paluta – Aseda * WINNER
Fameye – Very Soon
Amerado – Abronoma
Rap Fada ft King Paluta – Odo Bi Ye BAD
Kofi Kinaata – Effiakuma Broken Heart
Best Highlife Artist
Fameye* WINNER
Best Urban Contemporary Gospel Song
Gospel Song Scoot Evans — Call
Joe Mettle ft Sandra Duah — Give Me Oil
Nana Yaw Ofori Atta
Team Eternity — Defe Defe * WINNER
Kobby Salm — Cast Your Burden
Ohemaa Mercy ft Kofi Owusu — Dry Bones
Songwriter of the Year
Ayisi
Kofi Kinaata – Saman * WINNER
Okyeame Kwame
OlivetheBoy
Team Eternity Ghana
Best Group
Lali x Lola
Keche
Team Eternity Ghana * WINNER
Bethel Revival Choir
Kwan Pa
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
Amerado ft Samini — Ankonam Remix
Stonebwoy — Psalm 23 * WINNER
Ras Kuuku — Road of Evil
Samini — Chemistry
Jupitar — I Keep Winning
Moliy & Silent Addy — Shake It To The Max
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
Jupitar
Samini
Ras Kuuku
Epixode
Stonebwoy * WINNER
Rocky Dawuni
Music For Good
Epixode
Telecel’s Most Popular Song
OlivetheBoy – Asylum ft Kid
Black Sherif – Lomo Lomo ft Kidi
Lasmid – Puul
King Paluta – Aseda *WINNER
Black Sherif – January 9
King Promise – Paris
Team Eternity – Defe Defe
Stonebwoy – Jejereje
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Ewuradjoa Bitsy Shines At Historic “Adekye Me” Album Launch In London
UK-based Ghanaian gospel artist Mary Jackson, known to fans as Ewuradjoa Bitsy, made a remarkable mark in gospel music history with the official launch of her latest album, Adekye Me. The powerful nine-track project is a heartfelt tribute to God’s faithfulness in her life and ministry.
Held on May 3 at the Destiny Apostolic Church International in London, the launch drew a vibrant crowd and featured performances by renowned gospel ministers including Pastor Kwame Amponsah, Myrtle De Graft, Minister Anne Marie, and many more. The event was a spirited celebration of faith, worship, and authentic Ghanaian gospel sounds.
Ewuradjoa Bitsy’s music journey began at the tender age of ten, when she recognized her gift as a divine calling. Hailing from Ghana’s Western Region, she has since grown into a beloved figure in the gospel scene, both in Ghana and abroad.
Her new album, Adekye Me, features spiritually uplifting tracks such as:
Adekye Me
Menpre
Change
Adene
Mepe Obi
God’s Time
The Arm of God
Ofre Wo
Bebia Mefri
Known not just for her musical talent but also her philanthropy, Ewuradjoa Bitsy continues to use her platform to inspire hope and extend compassion to those in need. With Adekye Me, she reaffirms her commitment to spreading the gospel through soul-stirring music.
Listeners can now stream Adekye Me on all major platforms and experience the powerful anointing and authentic message that define Ewuradjoa Bitsy’s ministry.
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Entertainment
Ebenezer Gospel Music Awards 25: Elizabeth Turkson Wins Best Collaboration Of The Year
Gospel musician Elizabeth Turkson has been honored with the Best Collaboration of the Year award at the third edition of the Ebenezer Gospel Music Awards 2025.
The prestigious event took place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, celebrating outstanding achievements in gospel music.
Elizabeth Turkson earned the award for her powerful collaboration with Bro Sammy on the song “Animonyam.” The recognition highlights her dedication to gospel music and the unwavering support of her fans.
In appreciation, she received a customised plaque and certificate, and during her acceptance speech, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organizers and her fans for their continuous support.
The evening began with a glamorous red carpet at 7 PM, giving fans a chance to meet their favorite gospel stars. The main show commenced at 10 PM and carried on until daybreak, delivering an unforgettable night of music and inspiration.
Written by: Ekow Smith
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