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The list of nominees for the 2023 awards, announced on March 18, promises an intense competition across various categories. The coveted "Artist of the Year" award, one of the night's most anticipated honors, will see gospel sensations Piesie Esther and Joe Mettle facing off against some of the biggest names in the industry. These include acclaimed artists such as Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, King Promise, Camidoh, and KiDi.
Initially scheduled for May 13, 2023, the grand finale has been rescheduled to May 6, 2023. The event will take place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, where fans, industry professionals, and music lovers alike will gather to celebrate the best in Ghanaian music.
The VGMA remains a key highlight of the year for Ghana’s entertainment scene, with performances and appearances by some of the most influential figures in the industry. As the big night draws closer, excitement continues to build for what promises to be a memorable celebration of music and talent.
Below is the full list of nominees for the 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
Artiste of the Year
- Black Sherif
- Stonebwoy
- Sarkodie
- King Promise
- Camidoh
- KiDi
- Piesie Esther
- Joe Mettle
Most Popular Song of the Year
- Camidoh - Sugarcane (Remix)
- Sarkodie - Country Side
- Black Sherif - Kweku The Traveller
- Lasmid - Friday Night
- Kelvyn Boy - Downflat
- Gyakie - Something
- Wendy Shay - Survivor
- KiDi - Blessed
- Stonebwoy - Therapy
- Piesie Esther - Waye Me Yie
Best New Artiste
- Lamid
- DJay
- Malcolm Nuna
- Jay Bhad (Nomination Cancelled Due to Previous Nomination)
- Ewura Abena
- DJ Azonto
- Chief One
Album of the Year
- Black Sherif - The Villian I Never Was
- Sarkodie - Jamz
- Gyakie - My Diary
- King Promise - 5 Star
- Kwesi Arthur - Son Of Jacob
- Joe Mettle - The Kadosh
Record of the Year
- King Promise - Yaa Asantewaa ft Frenna
- Adomaa - Begining Again
- Perez Musik - Hewale Lala
- Stonebwoy - Therapy
- Sarkodie - Country Side ft Black Sherif
- Gyakie - Far Away
Best African Artiste
- Ayra Star
- Burna Boy
- Asake
- Kizz Daniel
- Libianca
- The Therapist
International Collaboration of the Year
- Camidoh - Sugarcane remix ft King Promise, Mayorkun & Darkoo
- KiDi - Touch It (Remix) ft. Tyga
- King Promise - Ten Toes ft Omah Lay
- KiDi - Blessed ft. Movado
- Mzvee - Dumebi ft. Yemi Alade
- King Promise - Run To You ft. Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa
- Sarkodie - Better Days ft. BNXN
Collaboration of the Year
- FBS - Jo ft. Mr. Drew
- Sarkodie - Country Side ft. Black Sherif
- Epixode - Atia ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- Amerado - Grace ft. Lasmid
- DJ Breezy - Abonten ft. Mugeez, Black Sherif, and Kwesi Arthur
- Bethel Revival Choir - Tegbe Tegbe ft. Edwin Dadson
- Sarkodie - Labadi ft. King Promise
- DJ Vyrusky - Body 2 Body ft. KiDi and Camidoh
Songwriter of the Year
- Piesie Esther - Waye Me Yie
- Black Sherif - Oh Paradise
- Perez Musik - Hewale Lala
- Fameye - Thank You
- Diana Hamilton - My Meditation
- Ewura Abena - This Far
Best Highlife Artiste
- Kofi Kinaata
- Akwaboah
- Kuami Eugene
- Abiana
Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste
- Black Sherif
- Sarkodie
- Kwesi Arthur
- Medikal
- Amerado
- Strongman
Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste
- Camidoh
- King Promise
- Gyakie
- KiDi
- Wendy Shay
- Kelvyn Boy
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
- Ras Kuuku
- Epixode
- Rocky Dawuni
- Stonebwoy
- Samini
Best Rap Performance
- Medikal - Scarface
- Strongman - Goated
- Amerado - Obiaa Boa
- Lyrical Joe - 5th August 6
- Teephlow - 6 Feet
Best Gospel Artiste
- Piesie Esther
- Joe Mettle
- Perez Musik
- Diana Hamilton
- Celestine Donkor
- MOG Music
Best Female Vocal Performance
- Piesie Esther - Waye Me Yie
- Niella - Nothing Is Too Hard
- Enuonyam - God of Wonders
- Cina Soul - Waiting
- Abiana - Sika
- Adomaa - Begining Again
Best Male Vocal Performance
- Camidoh - Waiting
- Kyei Mensah - Nothing Is Too Hard
- Perez Musik - Hewale Lala
- Stonebwoy - Therapy
- King Promise - Run To You
Best Music Video
- Black Sherif - Konongo Zongo
- Stonebwoy - Therapy
- Piesie Esther - Waye Me Yie
- Stonebwoy - Gidigba
- Sarkodie - Labadi ft. King Promise
- KiDi - Touch It (Remix)ft. Tyga
- Scott Evans - Best Side
- Kwabena Kwabena - Afriad To Use You
Producer of the Year
- MOG Beatz
- A Town
- Phantom
- Shadrack Yawson
- Guilty Beatz
- Kill Beatz
- Liquid Beatz
- Samnsey
Audio Engineer of the Year
- Chopz - Yaa Asantewaa
- Qube - Beginig Again
- Perez Musik - Hewale Lala
- Supa Dups - Therapy
- Possigee - Country Side
- Altra Nova - Far Away
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
- Konkara Jayvybz - I Go Dey ft. Kelvyn Boy
- Ras Kuuku - 3 3 & 1
- Epixode - Atia
- Black Sherif - Don't Forget Me
- Rocky Dawuni - Neva Bow Low ft. Blvk H3ro
- Maccasio - Eyes On You ft. Stonebwoy
Best Afropop Song
- Stonebwoy - Therapy
- Wendy Shay - Survivor
- Black Sherif - Oil In My Head
- Dope Nation - Gboza
- King Promise - Ten Toes ft. Omah Lay
- Kuami Eugene - Take Away
- KiDi - Blessed ft. Movado
- Fameye - Thank You
Best Afrobeats Song
- Camidoh - Sugarcane (Remix) ft. King Promise, Mayorkun & Darkoo
- Gyakie - Something
- KiDi - Champagne
- Djay - Balance It
- King Promise - Ginger
- FBS - Jo ft. Mr. Drew
Best Hip Hop Song
- Black Sherif - Kweku The Traveller
- Amerado - Obia Boa
- Sarkodie - Country Side ft. Black Sherif
- Malcolm Nuna - Benzo
- Kwesi Arthur - Drama
- Medikal - Scarface
Best Gospel Song
- Celestine Donkor - Final Say
- Piesie Esther - Waye Me Yie
- Diana Hamilton - My Meditation
- Joe Mettle - Kadosh
- Perez Musik - Hewale Lala
- Bethel Revival Choir - Tegbe Tegbe ft. Edwin Dadson
- Ewura Abena - This Far
- MOG Music - Mala
Best Highlife Song
- Epixode - Atia ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- AK Songstress - My Proposal
- Adina - Adi Dede
- Kwesi Arthur - Adom
- Kelvyn Boy - Down Flat
- Kofi Kinaata - Have Mercy
Best Hiplife Song
- Lamid - Friday Night
- Medikal - Stubborn Academy
- Jay Bhad - Anadwo
- DJ Breezy - Abonten ft. Mugeez, Black Sherif, and Kwesi Arthur
- Amerado - Grace ft. Lasmid
- Kweku Flick - Ewiase
Unsung Artistes of the Year
- Ni Ashun
- Aya Ramzyb
- DSL
- TsaQa
- Maya Blu
- Boi Jake
Editor’s Note: This post was last updated on April 08, 2023, to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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