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Cecelia Marfo, Kwabena Kwabena and Trigmatic lead Ghana Music Awards nominations
Charter House, organizers of the annual Ghana Music Awards has unveiled the much-awaited list of nominees for the 2011 Ghana Music Awards at a well attended ceremony at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra. Singer Kwabena Kwabena had 9 mentions in total with 3 being as a result of collaborations on the songs of other […]
Charter House, organizers of the annual Ghana Music Awards has unveiled the much-awaited list of nominees for the 2011 Ghana Music Awards at a well attended ceremony at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra. Singer Kwabena Kwabena had 9 mentions in total with 3 being as a result of collaborations on the songs of other artists, while gospel songstress Cecelia Marfo pulled in 7 nominations. Rapper, Trigmatic lead the hiphop/hiplife force with a total of 7 nominations.
Other multiple nominees include: Castro (5), VIP (5),Eazzy (5), D-Black (5) and No Tribe (5). The launch ceremony was marked with several delightful performances from the likes of Bless, Efya, Herty Borngreat but the highlight of the night certainly came from gospel group, No Tribe who performed on stage in spite of an unexpected downpour.
The 2011 Ghana Music Awards ceremony is scheduled for the Accra International Conference Centre (Dome) on April 9. It will be preceded by the GMA dialogue/workshop, the GMA Nominees Party. The public can vote for their favourite artists by texting the category name from A-I and the name of the artist of choice to MTN short code 1767.
Below is the full list of nominees:
PUBLIC VOTING CATEGORIES
Artiste of the Year
No Tribe
Cecilia Marfo
Samini
Castro
VIP
Kwabena Kwabena
Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste (s) of the Year
D-Black
Eazzy
VIP
Trigmatic
Castro
R2Bees
Highlife Artiste (s) of the Year
Daddy Lumba (DL)
Kwabena Kwabena
Adane Best
Bless
Gospel Artiste (s) of the Year
Herty Borngreat
No Tribe
Ernest Opoku
Cee
Florence Obinim
Cecilia Marfo
Discovery of the Year
Jay Ghartey
Eazzy
IWAN
Nana Boroo
Trigmatic
Herty Bongreat
Bless
Best Collaboration of the Year
D-Black feat. Kwabena Kwabena – Somebody
Castro feat. Asamoah Gyan (Baby Jet) – African Girls
R2Bees feat. Wande Coal – Kiss Your Hands
Cecilia Marfo feat. Ernest Opoku
Tinny feat. Donaeo – I Need It
Florence Obinim & Princess Ifeoma – God Never Fails
Cee feat. Ampong & Isaac – Halleluyah
Hiplife Song of the Year
Guru – Democracy
Castro feat. Asamoah Gyan (Baby Jet) – African Girls
Akoo Nana – Guru
Nana Boroo – Aha Ye De (Bedia Ewu)
Reggie Rockstone feat. Quabena Maphia – Female Friend
VIP – Away
Highlife Song of the Year
VIP – Gyata Bi
Bless – Meda Enda
Kwabena Kwabena – Dadea Anoma
Daddy Lumba (DL) featuring Sarkodie – Anadwo Ye Die
Cash Unit feat. Benji & Kwabena Kwabena
Daasebre Dwamena – Megya Apem
Most Popular Song of the Year
R2Bees feat. Wande Coal – Kiss Your Hands
Castro feat. Asamoah Gyan (Baby Jet) – African Girls
VIP – Away
Cecilia Marfo – Afunumu Ba
Eazzy – Wengeze
No Tribe – Bohye
Nana Boroo – Aha Ye De (Bebia Ewu)
AfroPop Song of the Year
Jay Ghartey – My Lady
R2Bees feat. Wande Coal – Kiss Your Hands
5Five – Move Back
Samini – Sweet Mistake
Eazzy – Wengeze
4×4 – Miss Doctor
Hip Hop Song of the Year
D-Black feat. Dr. Cryme
Trigmatic – My Life
Richie feat. Sway – Intoxicated
Eazzy – Bo Wonsem Ma Me
Asem – No More Kpayor
J-Town – Guns and Roses
Gospel Song of the Year
Herty Borngreat – Odo Ben Ni
No Tribe – Bohye
Ceccy Twum – Nhyira Ba
Florence Obinim & Princess Ifeoma – God Never Fails
Cecilia Marfo – Afunumu Ba
Ernest Opoku – Onyame Di Hene
Cee feat. Ampong & Isaac – Halleluyah
Reggae Song of the Year
Rocky Dawuni – African Reggae Fever
IWAN – Thanks & Praise
Samini B – Tongue Tied
Samini – Trigga
Na U – Independence Day
Sonni Balli – When You’re Gone
Best Rapper of the Year
Sway – Intoxicated
J-Town – Guns and Roses
Guru – Democracy
Trigmatic – My Life
Reggie Rockstone – Female Friend
COMMITTEE VOTING CATEGORIES
Album of the Year
Trigmatic – Permanent Stains
Jay Ghartey – Shining Gold
No Tribe – Three (Father, Son and Holy Ghost)
D-Black – Music, Love & Life
VIP – Progress
Cecilia Marfo – Faithfulness
Samini – C. E. O
Best Male Vocal Performance (Solo/Group)
Kwabena Kwabena – Dadea Anoma
Knii Lante – Bo Noo
Ernest Opoku – Onyame Di Hene
Morris D’Voice – Sanku
Nana Fynn – Santrofi
Nacy – Di Kan
Best Female Vocal Performance (Solo/Group)
Efya – Little Things
Herty Borngreat – Odo Ben Ni
Ceccy Twum – Nhyira Ba
Cecilia Marfo – Afunumu Ba
Christiana Love – No Fears
Cindy Thompson – Nhyira Nie
Record of the Year
Samini B- Tongue Tie
Kwabena Kwabena – Dadea Anoma
Efya – Little Things
Jay Ghartey – So Wild
Knii Lante feat. Leboo – Lagos To Vienna
Trigmatic – My Life
African Artiste of the Year
2 Face
Asa
Uche Agbo
K’naan
Meiway
Songwriter (s) of the Year
Asem and Efya
Pastor Boamah
D-Black and Kwabena Kwabena – Somebody
Trigmatic – My Life
Bless – Meda Enda
Kwabena Kwabena – Dadea Anoma
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES
Traditional Artistes of the Year
Instrumentalist of the Year
MUSIGA Merit Awards
Music for Development
Producer of the Year
Music Video of the Year
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What Every Rider Should Know About Motorcycle Safety
Thousands of motorcycle riders lose their lives each year in accidents, and many of these accidents are preventable. Other drivers on the road need to be alert to these vehicles and take proactive measures to avoid a collision. More people are choosing to ride motorcycles today because of high gas prices, so a person must always be vigilant.
Many accidents are the fault of the driver rather than the motorcycle rider. How can vehicles share the road with bikers? What should you know if you are injured on your motorcycle by a driver? How could they have avoided this accident?
Blind Spots
Drivers must always check their blind spots when merging and changing lanes. Motorcycles are often hard to see, as they are smaller than passenger cars. Motorcycles blend in with other shapes in the side and rear-view mirrors, so drivers should always take a second look when bikers are on the road. This one step could save countless lives each year.
Take Care When Passing
Cars are legally allowed to pass motorcycles on the road like other vehicles. However, when doing so, drivers need to know that passing the bike creates a gust of wind. This wind could make the bike unstable and lead to an accident. Alert the biker to the lane change by using the turn signal. Do not return to the lane the biker is in until there are several car lengths between the vehicle and the bike.
Weather Considerations
Bad weather can happen at any time. It may be beautiful outside only to have the skies open up and pour down rain. For those driving a car, this downpour is probably nothing more than an inconvenience. For bikers, however, any bad weather can be dangerous. Rain makes the roads slick for both cars and motorcycles, so accidents are more likely to happen. When it is windy outside, a biker might find it hard to keep the motorcycle on the road. In addition, motorcycles are hard to see when conditions deteriorate, so drivers need to take more care on the road to avoid accidents involving bikes.
Night Riders
Many men and women love to ride their bikes at night. Drivers need to be vigilant when out after dark to avoid accidents. They should increase their following distance and turn off their high beams when a motorcycle approaches.
Avoid Lane-Sharing
Motorcycles are small vehicles, so a driver might assume they can share a lane with the bike. Doing so is illegal. Bikers are allowed their own lane just as cars are. Sharing a lane with a bike significantly increases the odds of an accident.
Use Turn Signals
Both drivers and bikes need to use their turn signals routinely. Drivers should turn the signal on sooner than they normally would if a motorcycle is behind them in traffic. This gives the biker time to alter their speed or make other adjustments to accommodate for the vehicle turning.
Take Extra Care in Intersections
Intersections are dangerous for both cars and motorcycles. Blind intersections are a common cause of accidents, so drivers and bikers must take extra care when approaching. Always come to a complete stop, look all ways for other vehicles, and proceed slowly through the intersection.
Motorcycles are never involved in fender-benders or other minor accidents. The rider and passenger are completely exposed so any accident could result in serious injuries or fatalities. Drivers are responsible for their actions on the road just as bikers are. When all parties look out for one another, accidents will decrease. This is something every person wants to see today.
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The Ghanaian Nigerian singer
With a voice that resonates like a whisper of winds through ancient forests, she has become a mesmerizing force in the African music scene
Born into a tapestry of cultures and traditions, Fimy’s musical journey began in 2020. Her early exposure to the rhythmic beats of African drum circles and the melodic tunes ignited a spark within her that would grow into a blazing passion for music.
Drawing inspiration from the diverse musical heritage of Africa, she effortlessly weaves together the intricate threads of traditional rhythms, modern Afropop sensibilities, and her own unique vocal stylings
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