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Telecel Ghana Music Awards: List Of Nominees
Nominees for the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards have been announced.
The nominees were announced in a special event which took place at the Grand Arena in Accra, Ghana. The ceremony which aired live on TV was also used to unveil the new headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards, telecel.
Nominees in the various categories include Sarkodie, Amerado, King Paluta, Jay Bahd, Black Sherif and many others.
Below is the list of nominees. (Updating)
Best Hiplife Song
Okyeame Kwame ft King Paluta – Insha Allah
Jay Bahd ft Kweku DMC, SkyFace SDW – M’asesa
Reggie Osei, Jay Bahd, O’Kenneth, Kweku DMC – Oh My Linda
Oseikrom Sikana ft Kwaku Smoke – Twatis
King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene – Y’ahite Remix
Guru – Ennui Nwanwa
Best Highlife Artist
Abiana
Akwaboah
Kofi Kinaata
Kuami Eugene
FRA
Best Highlife Song
Camidoh – Adoley
Adina ft Kofi Kinaata – Party
Amerado ft Fameye – Kweku Ananse Remix
Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo – Manodzi
Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena – My Darling
Kofi Kinaata – Overthinking
Kelvyn Boy – Vero
Kuami Eugene – Yolo
FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta – You dey Feel The Vibe
Wendy Shay – Africa Money
Best Hip Hop Song
Lonely Road O’Kenneth ft Slim Kid
Otan – Sarkodie
Scar – Gyakie ft JDee
Sowutuom – Medikal
Dear God – Strongman
Yaya – Black Sherif
Akatanii -Kweku Smoke
The Hardest – Amerado
Best Afrobeats Song
Hossana – Banzy Banero
Broken Heart – DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene
Otello – Fancy Gadam ft Kuami Eugene
Liquor – KiDi
Monica – Kuami Eugene
Case Remix – Mr. Drew ft Murphty
Goodsin – Olivetheboy
Best AfroPop Song
Super Super – Efya
Not God Remix – Fameye ft Stonebwoy
Rent Free – Gyakie
I Lied – KiDi
Terminator – King Promise
Bad Boy – Lasmid
Till We Die – Sarkodie ft Ruger
Into The Future. – Stonebwoy
Best Afrobeat/AfroPop Artist
Gyakie
Camidoh
KiDi
King Promise
Mr. Drew
Efya
Wendy Shay
Best Music Video
Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Wasted Eyes – Amaarae
Paradise – Black Sherif
Fate – Kuami Eugene
Broken Heart – DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene
100% – Scott Evans
Oil In My Head – Black Sherif
Kweku Playman – Kweku Smoke
Best Gospel Song
Tears of Joy – Patience Nyarko
Anuonyam – Mabel Okyere
Aseda. – Nace
Kaafo – Perez Muzik
Mo – Piesie Esther
100% – Scott Evans
Say Amen – Diana Hamilton
Victory – Joyce Blessing
Best African Artist
Rema
Asake
Burna Boy
Tyla
Davido
Jzyno
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
Truth – DSL
Stubborn SoulJah – Epixode
Efiekuma Love – Kofi Kinaata
San Bra – Samini
Non Stop – Stonebwoy
Eyeball Remix – Ras Kuuku ft Samini
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist
Epixode
Ras Kuuku
Stonebwoy
Samini
Collaboration of the Year
Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy
Lonely Road – O’Kenneth ft Slim Kid
Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Murphty
Twatis – Oseikrom Sikani ft Kweku Smoke
Kwaku Ananse Remix – Amerado ft Fameye
Y’ahitte. – King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene
You Dey Feel The Vibe – FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta
My Darling – Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena
International Collaboration of The Year
Scar – Gyakie ft JBee
Butter My Bread – Jyzno ft Lasmid
Terminator – King Promise ft Yung Jon
Manodzi. – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Cryptocurrency – Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi
Wotowoto Season – Odumodublvck ft Black Sherif
Till We Die – Sarkodie ft Ruger
Perfect Combi – King Promise ft Gabzy
Songwriter of the Year
Perez Muzik – Don’t Cry
Fameye – Not God
DSL – Truth
Sarkodie. – Otan
Akwaboah – Esikyire
Stonebwoy – Manodzi ft Angelique Kidjo
Best Rap Performance
The Hardest – Amerado
Warning – Eno Barony
Boasiako – FimFim
5th August (7) – Lyrical Joe
We Made It – Medikal
Otan – Sarkodie
Dear God – Strongman
Best Male Vocal Performance
Perez Muzik – Don’t Cry (Kaafo)
Kyei Mensa – Gyidie
Kofi Karikari ft Eternity – You Are Great
Josh Blakk – Hankipanki
Camidoh – Brown Skin Girl
KiDi – I Lied
Best Female Vocal Performance
Adina – Baby
Abiana – Far Away
Lordina The Soprano – His Grace
Queendalyn Yurglee – Hold My Hands
Niiella – temple
TiTi Owusu – Make Me Believe
Best New Artist
Bandy Banner
DSL
King Paluta
Maya Blu
Olivetheboy
Oseikrom Sikanii
Record of The Year
Reckless & Sweet – Amaarae
Far Away – Abiana
Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Iyawo – Josh Blakk
Me Dan Wo – Joe Mettle ft Kweku Teye
My Helper – Efya
Album/EP of The Year
Taste of Africa – Abiana
Fountain Baby – Amaarae
Love & Chaos – Kuami Eugene
Planning & Plotting – Medikal
5th Dimension – Stonebwoy
Most Popular Song of the Year
Hossana – Bandy Banero
Yaya – Black Sherif
Scar – Gyakie ft JBee
Victory – Joyce Blessing
Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy
Terminator – King Promise
Monica – Kuami Eugene
Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty
Aseda – Nacee
Goodsin – Olivetheboy
Otan – Sarkodie
Into the Future – Stonebwoy
Artist of The Year
Black Sherrif
King Promise
Kuami Eugene
Nacee
Sarkodie
Stonebwoy
The 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards will be held on June 1, 2024.
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PHOTO: KO7’s Name Appears In A Class Project For Ghana Institute Of Journalism(GIJ)
Ghanaian Eastern Regions fast uprising musician, KO7’s name has again appeared in a Ghanaian Institute Journalism school project.
KO7’s name this time around appeared in a journalism school project on the end of second-semester exams of level 200 students studying Journalism at Ghana Institute Of Journalism.
The students were asked to produce a new paper article as their project work with stories from Current Affairs, Sports, Current Affairs and Entertainment.
GET TO KNOW ABOUT KO7
John Nkansah, popularly known as KO7 , is a fast-rising artist from Kwahu Obomeng in the Eastern Region of Ghana, With his unique blend of highlife and afrobeat, he has quickly become a fan favorite in the region and beyond.
KO7 Music started his music career in 2013 and has been on a steady rise ever since. He caught the attention of music lovers in the region with his hit song “Ya Socketti” in 2019, which showcased his catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.
In 2019, KO7 Music won the Eastern Music Awards Best Collaboration of the Year award, and this served as a stepping stone for him to gain more recognition in the industry. He has also won the Kwahu Music Awards Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2023, as well as the Eastern Music Awards Artiste of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
Some of KO7 Music’s notable songs include “Gaza,” “Na Who,” “Style Biaabi,” and “Ya Socketti.” He also released a song titled “All Stars” in 2021, which featured all the top artists in Kwahu. This song served as a testament to his ability to bring artists together and create a hit song.
Apart from his music, KO7 Music is also known for his philanthropic works in the community. He has used his platform to support various initiatives, including providing scholarships to students in his hometown and supporting the construction of a community library. KO7 Music has featured a lot of top artists on his songs such as Fameye, Obibini, Epixode, Luther now Luta GH, and many other top artists.
KO7 Music is a rising star in the Ghanaian music industry, and his talent and hard work have earned him a loyal fan base. With his unique sound and dedication to his craft, it is only a matter of time before he becomes a household name in Ghana and beyond.
KO7 Music’s hard work and dedication to his craft have paid off, and he has worked with various record labels such as Sent One Records, Wireless Moni Crew, and Team Success Entertainment. He is currently signed under 7Muzik record label and has been making waves with his latest song titled ‘No Fake’ and enjoying good streaming numbers in the digital space.
Song Via Link Below
2023 shows played by Ko7
- OBOUBA FM EASTER AKWAABA BASH
- ADOM FM KWAHU EASTER
- AFC
- Ghana tertiary excellence awards
- Ko7 Accra invation annual show organized by Team Ko7
- Eastern music festival
- The trap bars lunch
- Eastern Music awards
- XSSENCE party
- Ponobiom & friends pool party.
- Ghana talk radio street carnival
2024
- Poum fest
- Rep your jersey pool party
- Kwahu music awards
- Adom Kwahu Easter(in March).
PR STORY BY : ZOLLA NIE
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Rapper Medikal Set To Make History With Debut O2 Concert, Announces Shatta Wale
Ghanaian rap sensation Medikal is gearing up to make his mark in the music industry with his highly anticipated debut O2 concert, set to take place on May 3rd 2024.
The excitement is already building as he recently announced the inclusion of fellow hitmaker Shatta Wale as one of the performers for the event.
In a recent statement, Medikal expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming concert, stating that he is determined to write his name in the history books with this milestone event.
Known for their collaborative hits, the inclusion of Shatta Wale only adds to the anticipation surrounding the concert. As fans eagerly await further announcements, Medikal has hinted that more top-notch artists will be revealed in the coming days.
With a string of hit songs under his belt and a strong following, the rapper is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for attendees. Medikal, who is signed to Beyond Kontrol, is eager to showcase his talent to fans in the United Kingdom.
With tickets already selling fast, fans are urged to secure their spots early to avoid missing out on this historic event. To purchase tickets and join in on the excitement, visit https://www.axs.com/uk/events/520378/medikal-live-in-london-tickets?skin=indigo
In a video posted on Medikal’s Instagram, Shatta Wale himself encouraged all Ghanaians residing in the United Kingdom to come out in full force and support the event. With such enthusiastic support from fellow artists and fans alike, Medikal’s debut O2 concert is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of Ghanaian music talent.
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Apostle Eric Deh To Release Melody Of Deliverance EP
Ghanaian pastor and gospel singer Eric Deh is set to release his debut EP this, Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Melodies of Deliverance is an external gospel music play set to take you to the next level of worship and deliver you from the hands of the enemy.
Anticipate a super powerful prayer and worship song by Apostle Eric Deh.
You can also pre-order for yours Via the Digital distribution outlet now.
The Melodies Of Deliverance has 7 powerful songs. They are; Oh Jesus, Holy is the Lamb, Shepherd, Shine, Spirit-filled song to honour God, So Gyebre and Just 4 Me.
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Bisa Kdei Releases Brand New Single ‘Medaase’ On His Birthday
Multiple award winning singer Bisa Kdei has gifted fans and music lovers a special treat on his birthday today, 19th March, by releasing this great masterpiece titled “Medaase,” which translates in English as “Grateful”.
This heart touching song expresses how grateful Bisa Kdei is, and how he keeps winning even in times that everyone doubted him, in a storytelling.
“Medaase” is a song that celebrates life, blessings and acknowledges every hustle that has led to this beautiful moment.
As Bisa Kdei marks another year of life and musical excellence, “Medaase” is a summary of his wish to fans and music lovers out there
Bisa Kdei promises to release the visuals for the song in no time soon, until then let’s keep enjoying the audio from below
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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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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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