RuffTown Records has made history in the Ghanaian music industry by becoming the first record label to have two female artistes earn nominations for the prestigious Artiste of the Year category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).
The milestone also establishes Ricky Nana Agyemang as the first executive producer in Ghana to guide two female talents to this level of recognition.
Leading RuffTown’s current wave of acclaim is Wendy Shay, one of the most nominated female artistes at this year’s VGMAs. Her consistent chart success and strong fan engagement have earned her nominations for Artiste of the Year, Album/EP of the Year for Ready, and Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste.
Her hit single “Crazy Love” featuring Olivetheboy has also earned nominations for Most Popular Song of the Year, Best Afrobeats Song, and Collaboration of the Year. Additionally, her international record “Too Late Remix (2.0)” with Bedjine, Phina and Guchi is nominated for International Collaboration of the Year, highlighting her growing influence both locally and internationally.
RuffTown Records had earlier made history with the late Ebony Reigns, whose meteoric career redefined the space for female artistes in Ghana. Songs such as “Poison,” “Sponsor” and “Maame Hwɛ” quickly positioned her among the country’s top artistes.
She first received recognition with a nomination for Unsung Artiste of the Year in 2016, before making history in 2018 by winning Artiste of the Year at the VGMAs, along with Afropop Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
With the achievements of Ebony Reigns and the current success of Wendy Shay, RuffTown Records has set a new benchmark in Ghanaian music. The milestone reflects Bullet’s vision and the label’s commitment to nurturing female artistes capable of reaching the top.
Beyond awards, the feat highlights the impact of intentional investment in women in music, creating opportunities for female creativity to thrive and shaping the future of Ghana’s music industry.
