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| Cover Art: 24th VGMA - Artiste Of The Year Nominees |
Now before you get to the main thing that this article is about, I guess you may have some questions about the VGMA, such as what it stands for, how the nominees are selected, who the contenders are for the Artist of the Year Award, how to vote for your favorite artist, and who has the best chance of winning the Artist of the Year Award. If this seems to be your case, then you're not alone. In this article, we will answer all these questions and more.
What Is VGMA?
The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) is the most prestigious music award in the country. Since 2000, the award has been organized by Charter House, a leading event management company in Ghana. The award recognizes the achievements of Ghanaian and African artists across different genres and styles, such as highlife, afrobeat, hip-hop hiplife, gospel, reggae/dancehall, and more. Every year, millions of viewers tune in to watch the award ceremony live on TV and online platforms. Some of the past winners and nominees of the award include Sarkodie, Diana Hamilton, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, Kidi, and Efya, among others.
How Are The Nominees Selected?
A board of industry experts and stakeholders selects the VGMA nominees. They review the songs and albums that artists and record labels submit for consideration. The board evaluates the submissions based on how popular, well-made, influential, and relevant they are to the year of review. The public can also influence the selection process by voting online or via SMS.
Who Are The Nominees For Artiste Of The Year?
The Artiste Of The Year award is the highest and most coveted award at the VGMA. It goes to the artist who has had the most outstanding performance in terms of audience appeal, radio play, online streaming, and popularity within the year of review. This year's nominees for this category are:Black Sherif: The young singer and songwriter who rose to fame with his hit songs "Frist Sermon," "Kweku The Traveller" and "Second Sermon" which went viral on social media. He is known for his unique style of blending hip hop with highlife and afrobeat influences.
Stonebwoy: The reggae/dancehall superstar has been consistent with his releases such as "Therapy", "Gidigba" and "Greedy Men". He also collaborated with international artists like Sean Paul, Angelique Kidjo, Shaggy, Keri Hilson, and Davido among others.
Sarkodie: The rap legend needs no introduction as he has been dominating the Ghanaian music scene for over a decade. His latest album "Jamz" featured some of his best songs such as "Country Side", "Labadi" and "Better Days."
King Promise: The afro-pop sensation has been delivering catchy tunes such as "Ten Toes", "Ginger" and "Yaa Asantewaa." He also teamed up with some of Africa's finest artists like Omah Lay, Chance The Rapper, and Vic Mensa.
Camidoh: The music star has impressed many with his smooth vocals and versatile skills. His songs like "Sugarcane Remix", "For My Lover" and "Slow" has been topping charts across various platforms.
KiDi: The singer-songwriter has been making waves with his hit songs like "Touch It", "Blessed" and "Champagne." He also won the hearts of many with his charming personality and live performances.
Piesie Esther: The gospel singer has been inspiring many with her powerful songs like "Waye Me Yie," and "Me Nte Ase." She also uses her platform to spread positive messages and support social causes.
Joe Mettle: The gospel icon has been consistent with his releases such as "Kadosh", "Bo Noo Ni" and "Yesu Mo." He also collaborated with some of the best gospel artists in Ghana such as Celestine Donkor, MOG Music, and Perez Musik.
Who Is Likely To Win The Artiste Of The Year Award?
The answer to this question depends not only on the VGMA Academy and board but also on you. You have the power to support your favourite artiste with your vote and influence the final decision. To find out how to vote for your favourite artiste, please read the instructions below under “How to vote for your favourite artist.”
The competition for the Artiste of the Year award is very tight, as all the nominees have shown their excellence and creativity in the music industry. However, there can only be one winner of this prestigious award. And we are eager to see who will emerge victorious, and we wish all the nominees good luck!
How To Vote For Your Favorite Artiste
If you want to support your favorite artiste and help them win the Artiste Of The Year award, you can vote for them through the following methods: |
| 24th VGMA: How to Vote Your Favourite Artistes |
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