The prestigious event, held at the Palm Convention Centre within the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, was a dazzling celebration of Ghanaian music’s finest talents.

With an atmosphere of glitz, glamour, and electrifying performances, Stonebwoy stood out in a fiercely competitive category, facing off against top acts like Sarkodie, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, and Black Sherif.

As the suspense built, the auditorium buzzed with anticipation. When Stonebwoy’s name was announced, the crowd erupted into cheers.

In addition to the coveted Artiste of the Year title, the ‘Manodzi’ hitmaker also took home awards for Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year and Album of the Year.

Below is the full list of winners for the 2024 3Music Awards:

Artiste of the Year – Stonebwoy

African Song of The Year – Water by Tyla

Rap Performance of The Year –   5th August 7 by Lyrical Joe

Video of the Year – Oil In My Head by Black Sherif

DJ of The Year – DJ Lord

Producer of The Year – MOG Beatz

Emerging Woman of The Year – Lali & Lola

Gospel Song of The Year – Aseda by Nacee

EP of The Year – Avana EP by Olivetheboy

Breakthrough Act of The Year – Olivetheboy

Reggae/Dancehall Act of The Year – Stonebwoy

HipHop Song of The Year – Otan by Sarkodie

Woman of The Year – Amaarae

Performer of The Year – Black Sherif (Zaama Disco)

Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year – Goodsin by Olivetheboy

Hiplife/Hip Hop Act of The Year – Black Sherif

Best Male Vocal Performance of The Year – I Lied by KiDi

Best Female Vocal Performance – Make Me Believe by TiTi Owusu

Reggae/Dancehall Song of The Year – Effiekuma Love by Kofi Kinaata

Gospel Act of The Year – Piesie Esther

Next Rated Act of the Year – Beeztrap KOTM

Digital Act of the Year – Medikal

Viral Song of the Year – Terminator by King Promise

Hiplife Song of The Year – Aseda by King Paluta

Song of the Year – Terminator by King Promise

Collaboration of The Year – Likor by KiDi ft Stonebwoy

Source: Adomonline

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The announcement was made at a press soirée in Accra on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

The CEO of 3Music Network, Rashidatu Yasmine Abdulai, expressed the hard work behind the comeback.

“Today, I am thrilled to announce the return of the 3Music Awards in September. After a year-long hiatus, we have reimagined our approach to ensure 3Music Awards celebrates musical excellence and sets new industry standards.

“The 3Music Awards is more than an event; it is a celebration of creativity, talent, and vibrant culture. This year, we are introducing fresh elements to captivate the audience and honor the artists who inspire us. Our renewed commitment is to showcase the best in music and amplify the voices of our artistes, creating an inclusive and unforgettable experience,” she added.

Before the awards ceremony in September, a nominees event will be held in August.

The Board and the Academy are currently working through the nomination process for this year’s edition.

Watch the attached video below:

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The programme was held at the AICC Grand Arena on Saturday, 26 March 2022, with deserving artistes scooping awards from the various categories after a fierce competition.

Several acts like Black Sherif, Joe Mettle, Ohemaa Mercy, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Mona Gucci, and others thrilled fans to spectacular performances.

Below is the full list of winners:

Afrobeats/Afro-Pop Song of The Year

1. Camidoh – Available ft Eugy
2. D black – Enjoyment Minister ft Quamina MP & Stonebwoy
3. Darkovibes – Je M’apelle feat. Davido
4. Fameye – Praise *WINNER
5. Kuami Eugene – Dollar on you
6. King Promise – Slow down
7. Kwesi Arthur –  Baajo ft Joeboy
8. Mr. Drew – Mood
9. S3fa E choke ft Mr. Drew
10. Stonebwoy & Davido – Activate

Album of the Year (Technical award)

1. Amaarae – The Angel You Don’t Know
2. D Black – Loyalty
3. Joe Mettle – The Experience
4. KiDi – The Golden Boy *WINNER
5. Mzvee – Inveencible
6. Omar Sterling – Same Earth Different Worlds
7. Pappy Kojo – Logos II
8. Sarkodie-  No Pressure

Artiste of the Year

1. Black Sherif
2. Celestine Donkor
3. D Black
4. KiDi *WINNER
5. Kuami Eugene
6. Mr Drew
7. Sarkodie
8. Stonebwoy
9. Gyakie

African Song of the Year

1. Ayra Starr -Bloody Samaritan
2. Chiké & Simi – Running (to you)
3. Fireboy DML – Peru
4. Focalistic ft Davido – Ke Star Remix
5. Joeboy – Alcohol (Sip)
6. Ladipoe- Feelings (feat. Buju )
7. Lojay x Sarz – Monalisa
8. Tiwa Savage – Somebody’s Son feat. Brandy
9. Wizkid – Essence Rmx (feat. Tems x Justin Bieber) *WINNER

Best Alternative Song of The Year

1. Amaarae – Sad Girls Luv Money ft moliy *WINNER
2. Akwaboah – Ntro Naa
3. Chris Adjei – Brothers Fight
4. Cina Soul –  OMG
5. Khalifina – Black Tears
6. Moliy – Deja Vu
7. Pure Akan – Mensesa Me Ho
8. Worlasi ft Drvmroll – Libilibi

Best Collaboration of the Year

1. D Black – Enjoyment Minister ft Quamina MP & Stonebwoy
2. Darkovibes – Je M’apelle feat. Davido
3. Kofi Jamar – Ekorso ft. Yaw TOG & Ypee *WINNER
4. Kwame Yogot – Biibi Besi ft. Kuami Eugene
5. Kweku Darlington – Sika Aba Fie ft. Kweku Flick & Yaw TOG
6. Mr. Drew – This Year ft Medikal
7. Okyeame Kwame – Yeeko ft. Kuami Eugene
8. S3fa – E Choke ft Mr. Drew
9. Sarkodie – Happy Day feat. Kuami Eugene
10. Stonebwoy & Davido – Activate

Best Female Vocal Performance (Technical)

1. Asi Renie – Good Bye
2. Efe grace overflow
3. Empress Gifty –  Odi Yompo
4. Enam – No More
5. Obaapa Christy – The Glory
6. Mz Vee – Coming Home *WINNER
7. Queendalyn Yurglee – Jesus

Best Male Vocal Performance (Technical)

1. Camidoh – Available Remix
2. Chris Adjei – Brother’s Fight
3. Joe Mettle – Ye Obua Mi
4. KiDi – Mon Bebe *WINNER
5. King Promise – Slow Down
6. Kofi Owusu Peprah –  Nyame Tease
7. Luigi Maclean – Mala

Breakthrough Act of The Year

1. Abochi
2. Black Sheriff *WINNER
3. Kwame Yogot
4. Kweku Darlington
5. Mona 4reall
6. Malcolm Nuna
7. Nanky
8. Scott Evans

Digital Act of The Year

1. Camidoh
2. Empress gifty
3. KiDi *WINNER
4. Mr Drew
5. S3fa
6. Sarkodie
7. Shatta Wale
8. Stonebwoy

DJ of The Year

1. DJ Aroma
2. DJ Bridash
3. DJ Faculty *WINNER
4. DJ JayJay
5. DJ Mingle
6. DJ Vyrusky
7. DJ Xpliph
8. Mr Shark

Emerging Woman of The Year

1. Abi Ima
2. Darkua
3. Joa
4. Lizzy Ntiamoah
5. Mona 4reall *WINNER
6. Moliy
7. Niiella
8. Queendalyn
9. Titi Owusu

Ep of Year (Technical)

1. Amerado – Patience *WINNER
2. Cina Soul – For Times We Lost
3. Herman $uede – Bitter Sweet
4. Kofi Karkari – Pop
5. Kofi Jamar – Appetite For Destruction
6. Lyrical Joe – Vibes
7. Strongman – The Tape
8. Yaw Tog – Time

Fan Army of the Year

1. Amg Beyond Kontrol
2. Bhim Nation
3. Die-hard Fans of Lumba *WINNER
4. High-grade Family
5. SarkNation
6. Shatta Movement.
7. Team DH
8. Team Move

Gospel act of The Year

1. Akesse Brempong.
2. Celestine Donkor *WINNER
3. Diana Hamilton
4. Efe Grace
5. Empress Gifty
6. Joe Mettle
7. Obaapa Christy
8. Ohemaa Mercy

Gospel song of the Year

1. Akesse Brempong – Yahweh
2. Celestine Donkor –  Only You
3. Diana Hamilton – Awurade Ye (Do It, Lord)
4. Joe Mettle – Ye Obua Mi
5. Joyce Blessing – Oluwa Is Involved
6. Ohemaa Mercy –  He Lives In Me ft. MOG Music ( Ote Me Mu ) *WINNER
7. Obaapa Christy – The Glory
8. Patience Nyarko – Wa Sore

Group of the Year

1. Bethel Revival Choir
2. Dope Nation
3. Keche
4. R2bees *WINNER

Highlife Song of the Year

1. Bisa K Dei – Yard
2. Cina soul ft kidi – Feelings
3. Dada Hafco ft Akwaboah –  Playboy
4. Kelvyn boy ft Gyedu Blay Ambolley – Watch Nobody
5. Kofi Kinaata – Thy Grace *WINNER
6. Kwabena Kwabena – Kwadede
7. Mr. Drew ft. Kwabena Kwabena – Fo
8. Roy X Taylor –  Christ

Highlife act of the Year

1. Akwaboah
2. Cina soul
3. Fameye
4. Kofi Kinaata *WINNER
5. Kwabena Kwabena
6. Kuami Eugene

Hiphop Song of the Year

1. Black Sheriff – First Sermon
2. Black Sheriff – Second Sermon *WINNER
3. Jay Bahd x City Boy x O’kenneth x Reggie x Kwaku DMC – Condemn
4. Joey B – Akobam
5. Kofi Jamar- Ekorso ft. Yaw TOG & Ypee
6. Kweku Darlington – Sika Aba Fie ft. Kweku Flick & Yaw TOG
7. Okyeame Kwame – Yeeko ft. Kuami Eugene
8. Sarkodie – Rollies & Cigar
9. Wendy Shay – Heat

Hiplife song of the Year

1. Amerado – Abotr3 ft. Black SherifF
2. Captain Planet (4 × 4) – Abodie ft. Kuami Eugene
3. Kelvyn Boy – Visa (Remix) ft Joey B & Kwesi Arthur
4. Kofi Kinaata -Thy Grace (Part 2)
5. Kweku Darlington – Sika Kankan
6. Mr. Drew – This Year ft Medikal
7. Sarkodie – Coachella ft. Kwesi Arthur
8. Sarkodie – Happy Day ft Kuami Eugene *WINNER

Hiplife/hip-hop act of the Year

1. Amerado
2. Black Sherif *WINNER
3. D Black
4. Kofi Jamar
5. Kweku Darlington
6. Medikal
7. Sarkodie

Performer of the Year

1. Akwaboah-  Ghana Most Beautiful
2. Efe Grace – 3Music Women’s Brunch Performance
3. Eno – VGMA Performance
4. Epixode – VGMA Experience *WINNER
5. Kidi – Live Connect With Kidi
6. Mr. Drew – VGMA Performance
7. Ohemaa Mercy – Tehillah
8. Stonebwoy – Anloga Junction @1

Producer of the year (Technical)

1. Kaywa
2. Killbeatz
3. Kuami Eugene (rockstar madeit )
4. Master Garzy
5. Mog Beatz *WINNER
6. Ronyturnmeup
7. Streetbeatz
8. Willisbeatz

Rapper of the Year

1. Amerado – Best Rapper *WINNER
2. Eno Barony – God Is A Woman ft. Efya
3. Joe Kay – Hayaye
4. Joey B –  Cold
5. Lyrical Joe – 5th August
6. Medikal – Stop It
7. Sarkodie – Rollies N Cigars
8. Strongman – Flawless

Reggae Dancehall act of the Year

1. Epixode
2. Knii Lante
3. Samini
4. Shatta Wale
5. Stonebwoy *WINNER

Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year

1. Jupitar ft. Shatta Wale – Star Life
2. Kidi – Touch It *WINNER
3. Samini ft. Efya – Picture
4. Shatta wale – 1Don
5. Stonebwoy – 1Gad
6. Stonebwoy – Blessings ft Vic Mensa

Song of the Year (4 in 1 Award)

1. Black Sherif – Second Sermon *WINNER
2. Kidi – Touch It
3. Kwame Yogot – Biibi Bbesi ft. Kuami Eugene
4. Kweku Darlington – Sika Aba Fie ft. Kweku Flick & Yaw TOG
5. Kofi Jamar – Ekorso ft. Yaw TOG & Ypee
6. Mr. Drew – This Year ft Medikal
7. Okyeame Kwame – Yeeko ft. Kuami Eugene
8. S3fa – E choke ft Mr. Drew
9. Sarkodie – Happy Day ft. Kuami Eugene
10. Stonebwoy ft Davido – Activate

Video of the Year (Technical)

1. Edem – Favour ft. Sarkodie & Efya
2. Epixode – Odeshi
3. Joey B – Cold
4. Kidi – Spiritual ft Kuami Eugene, Patoranking
5. King Promise – Slow Down
6.  Okyeame Kwame – Love Locked Down ft. Adina Thembi
7. Sarkodie – Rollies and Cigars *WINNER
8. Tiisha – Goddess

Viral song of the Year (100% public)

1. Black Sherif – Second Sermon
2. Kidi – Touch It
3. Kofi Jamar – Ekorso ft. Yaw TOG & Ypee
4. Okyeame Kwame – Yeeko ft. Kuami Eugene
5. Okese 1 – Na Today *WINNER
6. S3fa – E choke ft Mr. Drew
7. Sarkodie – Happy Day ft. Kuami Eugene
8. Wendy Shay – Heat

Woman of the Year

1. Adina
2. Amaarae
3. Celestine Donkor
4. Diana Hamilton
5. Gyakie *WINNER
6. Mona 4reall
7. Ohemaa mercy
8. S3fa
9. Wendy Shay

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According to him, the 3 Music CEO honoured him affectionally because he wanted to make ace musicians Stonebwoy and Sarkodie angry over the gesture and not because of merit.

Shatta Wale shared this statement on his Snapchat account earlier and subsequently confirmed on Hitz FM’s U Say Wetin show with host Prince Tsegah (Da Don) on September 13, 2021.

You came to me to beg me for 3music awards so we can push it… one thing that is surprising is that anything I write on social media, he will come and tarnish my image and I have so much respect for him.

He told me he will give me awards the day I was coming for rehearsals… that day we concluded… I don’t want us to talk about things of certain nature.. Lesley of Fantasy Dome is my witness, Shatta Wale said.

Meanwhile, in 2019, Shatta Wale set record on the night of the 3Music Awards where he took home 11 awards. Shortly after the feat, he took to his Facebook page to write:

Just got all my 11 awards from @3musicawards. This is how hard work looks like. You go through the motions of the process, ups and downs, challenges, fights, misunderstandings, creating friends and enemies.

But I am glad the industry is beginning to recognise the hard work myself and my team put into our work. This is dedicated to my fans (you are the reason I live) and everyone I have ever worked with on my journey. Grateful for the role you played in my life. Grateful for this, next the #VGMAs let’s make history on Saturday. Paaa paaaa [SIC].

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But Mr Abu has denied ever promising Shatta Wale 11 awards without merit on the awards night.

According to him, Shatta Wale deserved the awards because he had worked hard to achieve the purpose.

One thing Sadiq emphasised on was the fact that he has never spoken to Shatta Wale directly when it comes to doing business.

I don’t deal with him directly. I go through his managers. We did all through Fantasy Entertainment… That year was when we had a massive public voting and the feedback informed what was going to happen.

It is the typical Shatta Wale and that is how he has been and wants people to believe him. There is no iota of truth in this and I am very confident he will never have any proof.

Shatta is an industry person… I will reach out to him sometimes for some minor stuff and he will direct us to bulldog… It’s one of those usual Shatta things of putting in the spin. Once it gives him the extension he will lash into some of these things. The board takes the lead in the key decision regardless of what happens…, he said.

KiDi won the coveted award of the night amid competition from Kuami Eugene, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Adina, Diana Hamilton, Medikal and Fameye.

The Lynx Entertainment signee was not only crowned with the biggest award but he also won the most awards on the night.

He took home three others namely Afrobeat Song of the Year, Song of the Year and EP of the Year.

KiDi won both the Afrobeat Song of the Year and Song of the Year with his viral song Enjoyment released in January 2020.

The Say Cheese hitmaker also won the EP of the Year award with the critically acclaimed Blue EP released in May 2020 amid the lockdown.

Accepting his award, the singer said he was thankful to his fans, team and family for their support and hard work.

“A big thank you to God for this, I am so grateful. To my family, my entire team, I’m grateful. Everybody that has supported my carrier I am so grateful. The fans without you I wouldn’t be here. Thank you,” he said.

Following KiDi closely with three awards was Diana Hamilton. She took home the Gospel Song of the Year award, Gospel Act of the Year Award and the Best Female Vocalist of the Year award.

Stonebwoy also swept three awards namely Viral Song of the Year (Putuu), Highlife Song of the Year (Sobolo) and Album of the Year (Anloga Junction).

Other winners were Sarkodie, who won the Hiplife Song of the Year and the Best Performer of the Year (Black Love Virtual Concert). Medikal also took home The Hiplife/Highlife Act of the Year.

Many Ghanaians were also happy to see Eno Barony win the Rapper of the Year award. Her beef with Sista Afia and Medikal got her more appreciation from music lovers across the country.

The 2021 campaign follows the ‘Power of 3’ campaign launched in 2020 which celebrated the scheme’s three-year milestone since the launch of 3Music Awards.

In an interview, Sadiq Abdulai Abu, the Chief Executive Officer of 3Media Networks, said the fourth year represents stability and triumph in influencing a new generation.

“3Music is Here for the Music and celebrating African music opulence at its best,” he said.

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Directed by the famed music video director David Nicol-sey of North Productions, the 2021 campaign features a new generation of Ghanaian hitmakers.

These artistes are gracing the 4th year with their superstar performance to highlight and celebrate four years of rewarding outstanding and dominant music.

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Executions will appear on partner TV channels and across digital and social platforms ahead of the nominees’ announcement scheduled for Friday, February 12 at 8:pm.

The 4th annual 3Music Awards 2021 will be aired on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 8:pm.

The nominees’ announcement took place on Thursday, January 30, at the Gold Coast Restaurant and Bar.

The CEO of 3Music Networks, Sadiq Abdulai Abu, at a press conference on Friday, January 17, said that the board had gone through thorough screening, search and debate to come up with the list of nominees.

Mr Abu added that the main show would take place on March 28. However, ahead of the main awards show, 3Music Networks will host programmes including a Funfest and a women’s event on International Women’s Day.

Some of Ghana’s biggest music acts and works from 2019 were nominated across over 20 categories.

See the full list of nominations below:

MALE ACT OF THE YEAR

Fameye

Joey B

Kelvyn Boy

Kwesi Arthur

Medikal 

Sarkodie

Shatta Wale 

Stonebwoy

FEMALE ACT OF THE YEAR

Becca 

Celestine Donkor

Cina Soul

Diana Hamilton

S3fa

Sista Afia

Obaapa Christy 

Wendy Shay

GROUP OF THE YEAR

DopeNation 

La Même Gang 

R2Bees

BREAKTHROUGH ACT OF THE YEAR

Fameye 

J.Derobie 

Kofi Mole 

Lord Paper

MOG Music 

OV

S3fa 

TulenkeY

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

“As Promised” by King Promise

“Shay On You” by Wendy Shay

“Sugar” by KiDi

“Untamed” by Samini

“Wonder Boy” by Shatta WalE

“Made in Ghana” by Okyeame Kwame

“SITE 15” by R2Bees

“The 8th Element” by Trigmatic

“Wind of Revival” by Joe Mettle

SONG OF THE YEAR

Fameye – Nothing I Get

Kelvyn Boy – Mea

Kofi Kinaata – Things Fall Apart

Kwesi Arthur – Nobody ft Mr Eazi

Medikal – Ayekoo ft King Promise

Obaapa Christy – W’asue Me

Sarkodie – Saara feat Efya

Shatta Wale – Melissa

Stonebwoy – Shuga ft. Beenie Man

Wendy Shay – Stevie Wonder ft. Shatta Wale

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

M.O.G BEATZ

WILLISBEATZ

UNKLE BEATZ

TWO BARS

SAMSNEY

STREETBEATZ

KILLBEATZ

PAQ

VIRAL SONG OF THE YEAR (100% PUBLIC)

Agbeshie – Wrowroho ft Medikal

GuiltyBeatz  – Pilolo ft Mr. Eazi & Kwesi Arthur

Kawoula – Daavi Ne Ba ft Patapaa

Kwaw Kese – Dondo

Medikal – Omo Ada (Dem Sleep)

Shatta Wale – Cultural Anthem

Sister Deborah – Kakalika Love ft Efo Chameleon

VIDEO OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL)

Amaarae – LIKE IT

Cina Soul – Ojorley

Fuse ODG – Bra Fie ft Damian Marley

Medikal – Omo Ada [Dem Sleep] (Rmx) ft. Shatta Wale & Fela Makafui

Okyeame Kwame – Bra ft Wutah Afriyie

RJZ –Bye Bye

Sarkodie –Bibii Ba ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole,ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, OBkay, CJ Biggerman

ZeeTM –Totori

REGGAE DANCEHALL ACT OF THE YEAR

J.Derobie 

Ras Kuuku 

Rocky Dawuni 

Samini 

Shatta Wale 

Stonebwoy

REGGAE DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR

Fameye – Mati

J.Derobie – Poverty

OV – Want Me ft. Stonebwoy

Ras Kuuku – Your Eye Ball ft Samini

Samini – Obra

Shatta Wale – Island

Stonebwoy – Shuga ft Beenie Man

HIPLIFE/HIPHOP ACT OF THE YEAR

DopeNation

Medikal

Joey B

M.anifest

Kofi Mole Kwesi Arthur

Quamina MP Sarkodie

HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

DJ Mic Smith – Jama ft Patoranking, Shaker

DopeNation – Zanku

Medikal – Ayekoo ft King Promise

Quamina Mp – Amanfuor Girls ft. Medikal

Sarkodie – Lucky ft. Rudeboy

Sista Afia – Weather ft Medikal & Qwamina MP

Stonebwoy – Kpo K3K3 ft. Medikal, DarkoVibes, Kelvyn Boy & Kwesi Arthur

Tulenkey – Proud Fvck Boys ft Eddie Khae

HIPHOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Kofi Mole – Don’t Be Late

Joey B – La Familia ft Sarkodie, Kwesi Arthur

Kwaw Kese – Dondo Rmx ft Sarkodie, Mr Eazi, Medikal & Skonti

Kwesi Arthur – Zombie

Pappy Kojo – Balance ft Joey B x Nshorna Muzik

Sarkodie –Bibii Ba ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole,ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, OBkay, CJ Biggerman

Sarkodie – Bleeding

HIGHLIFE ACT OF THE YEAR

Cina Soul

King Promise

Dada Hafco

Kofi Kinaata

Fameye

Kuami Eugene

KiDi

HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

Cina Soul – Ojorley

Dada Hafco – Our Story ft Fameye

Edem – Toto

Fameye – Nothing I Get

Kuami Eugene – Walaahi

King Promise – Bra ft. Kojo Antwi

Kofi Kinaata – Things Fall Apart

Sista Afia – Conner Conner ft Kelvyn Boy

GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR

Akesse Brempong

Cece Twum

Celestine Donkor

Diana Hamilton

Joe Mettle

Joyce Blessing

MOG Music

Obaapa Christy

GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

Brother Fire – Adom Bi

Celestine Donkor – Agbebolo (Bread of life)

Diana Hamilton – Nsenkyerene Nyankopon

Joe Mettle – Mehia Wo Yesu

Joyce Blessing – Repent

Nacee – Mpaebo

Obaapa Christy- W´Asue Me

Piesie Esther – Maseda Kesi3

BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Celestine Donkor ft Nhyiraba Gideon – Bread of Life

DJ Mic Smith ft Patoranking & Shaker – Jama

Kelvyn Boy ft. Joey B – Mea

Kwaw Kese ft Mr Eazi, Skonti, Sarkodie & Medikal – Dondo (Rmx)

Kwesi Arthur ft Mr Eazi – Nobody

Medikal ft King Promise – Ayekoo

Quamina Mp ft. Medikal – Amanfuor Girls

Sarkodie ft Efya – Saara

Stonebwoy ft Beenie Man – Shuga

Wendy Shay ft. Shatta Wale – Stevie Wonder

AFROBEATS/AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR

Kelvyn Boy – Mea ft. Joey B

King Promise – Tokyo ft Wizkid

Kuami Eugene – Obiaato

Kwesi Arthur – African Girl ft. Shatta Wale

Kwesi Arthur – Nobody ft Mr Eazi

R2Bees – Picture ft King Promise

Sarkodie – Saara feat Efya

Shatta Wale – Melissa

Stonebwoy – Ololo ft Teni

Wendy Shay – Stevie Wonder ft. Shatta Wale

DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Aroma

DJ Kaxtro

DJ Mic Smith

DJ Slim

DJ Sly

DJ Vyrusky

iPhone DJ

FAN ARMY OF THE YEAR

Bhim Nation

Shatta Movement

SarkNation

Team Move

DIGITAL ACT OF THE YEAR

Joey B

Sarkodie

Stonebwoy

Medikal

Shatta Wale

Strongman

Wendy Shay

AFRICAN ACT OF THE YEAR

Bigtrill

Kizz Daniel

Teni

Burna Boy

Mr Eazi

Wizkid

Davido

Naira Marley

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE

Flowking Stone (Let them know)

Joey B (La Familia)

Kwesi Arthur (New York State of Mind)

Medikal (Higher)

M.anifest (Rapper 101)

Sarkodie (Who Da Man)

Strongman (Immortal)

Teephlow (God’s Own)

BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Akwaboah (Mafutusem)

Kelvyn Boy (Mea)

King Promise (Bra)

Kuami Eugene (Obiaato)

Camidoh (For my lover)

KiDi (Fakye me)

Krymi (Toffee)

Wutah Afriyie (Bra)

BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Adina (Sika)

Cece Twum (Di wo hene)

Celestine Donkor (Agbobolo)

Cina Soul (Ojorley)

Diana Hamilton (Nsekyireni Nyankopong)

Efya (Saara)

Lamisi – (First Fool)

Best Performer of the Year

Diana Hamilton – The experience with Diana Hamilton

Epixode – Rhythmz on da Runway performance 

Obaapa Christy – Adom Praiz 2019

Ohemaa Mercy – Tehilla Experience 2019

Samini – VGMA 2019 performance 

Sarkodie – Rapperholic 

Shatta Wale – Homowo concert at Bukom Square  

Stonebwoy – Samreboi concert

Leading the nomination for this year’s edition is rapper Sarkodie.

The 2019 Artiste of the Decade swept 13 awards with his works including ones from his just-released album ‘Black Love’.

Sarkodie was nominated under the award scheme’s biggest category ‘Song of the Year’ with ‘Saara’ which features songstress Efya.

He was also nominated for the Male Act of The Year, Hiplife/Hip-hop Act of The Year, Video of The Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, Hip-hop Song of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year, Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year, Fan Army of the Year, Digital Act of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Performer of the Year.

Sarkodie was nominated twice in the Hip-hop Song of the Year with Bleeding and Biibi Ba.

‘Saara’ featuring Efya alone earned him three nominations while ‘Biibi Ba’ gathered two.

Dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy followed closely with 10 nominations each.

The two were nominated side-by-side in about five categories including Reggae/Dancehall Act of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year, Best Performer of the Year, Male Act of the Year and the biggest award on the night Song of the Year.

Ololo, Shuga, Kpo Keke are some of Stonebwoy’s songs that were nominated.

Some of Shatta Wale’s work which earned him nominations are Melissa, Cultural Anthem, Wonder Boy album, Island.

Medikal was nominated under eight categories. His song ‘Ayekoo’ in which he professes his love for his girlfriend, Fella Makafui, is up for the Song of the Year category.

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Kwesi Arthur came in with seven nominations. His song ‘Noboby’ featuring Mr Eazi off his LFNKII album earned him three nominations. The song enjoyed massive airplay and drew attention to the rapper’s album especially after it’s video featured TV personality Efia Odo, with whom the Kwesi Arthur was rumoured to be dating at the time.

He was also nominated twice for the Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year award with Nobody and African Girl featuring Shatta Wale.

Wendy Shay followed with six nominations including Female Act of the Year, Digital Act of the Year, Album of the Year and the Song of the Year award.

Her song Stevie Wonder which stayed on many chart shows for weeks earned her the most nominations. She is also the only female with that high number of nominations.

Singer Cina Soul has for the first time been nominated in some of the award scheme’s big categories including Highlife Song of the Year and Video of the Year with ‘Ojorley’.

She was also nominated for the Highlife Act of the Year and the Best Female Vocal Performance award.

One song who’s nomination many Ghanaians anticipated was Kofi Kinaata’s Things Fall Apart. 

It was nominated for both Song of the Year and the Highlife Song of the Year.

Other acts nominated include Lynx Entertainment signees KiDi and Kuami Eugene who are going head to head for the Highlife Song of the Year and the Highlife Act of the Year award.

KiDi’s debut album ‘Sugar’ is also in the running for the Album of the Year award.

King Promise, Pappy Kojo, Joey B, Fameye, DopeNation are some of the artistes nominated.