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Eastern Music Awards 2023 Nominations Released
The Eastern Music Awards, a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating music talent from the Eastern region of Ghana, has announced its nominations for the 2023 edition. The nominations were revealed during a special event broadcasted on Bryt TV, a popular television channel in Ghana.
The Eastern Music Awards has become a significant platform for recognizing and honoring the efforts of talented musicians, producers, songwriters, and other industry professionals from the region. The awards showcase a diverse range of genres, including Highlife, Hiplife, Gospel, Afrobeat, and many more.
This year’s nominations reflect the vibrant music scene in the Eastern region, with various artists receiving recognition across multiple categories. Some of the notable categories include Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best New Artist, and Album of the Year.
Fans and industry experts alike eagerly await the announcement of winners during the main award ceremony, which is scheduled to take place later in the year. The event will be a grand celebration of Eastern music, featuring live performances, special guest appearances, and memorable moments.
The Eastern Music Awards have been instrumental in promoting and supporting the Eastern music industry, offering a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent and gain recognition. The awards also serve as a motivation for established artists to continue pushing boundaries and creating exceptional music.
With the nominations unveiled, the anticipation and excitement for the upcoming Eastern Music Awards are at an all-time high. Music lovers are looking forward to witnessing the best of the Eastern region’s music talent being honored and celebrated on Bryt TV, making it a truly unforgettable experience for all. The main event comes off on Saturday, 9th of December,2023 in Koforidua at Center for National Culture (CNC)
List of nominees and categories
EASTERN MUSIC AWARDS 2023 NOMINEES HIP LIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
1. ALEPKE – KOO NTAKRA
2. THE PROPHECY – AYOWA KWAME
3. DABEN – YAW BEE
4. ALL CORRECT SIR – GYANESIS
5. DATE RUSH – K.JOE
HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
1. SAD PEOPLE – RANY DOPESONGZ
2. OPONO HINI ME – KATKIZ
3. TRAP LIFE – STONE GEE
4. OBIAA MAAME ADA – KOO NTAKRA
5. HAPPY MAN – TEE RHYME FT AMERADO
6. BOYS NAFEELI – SHARPGYAL
7. GO AWAY – REAL LONGATION
8. OBRA – KHOFI TONDA
9. PRESSURE – JONNEY KHAY FT KATKIZ X SEAN KHARE
HIP HOP/ HIP LIFE ACT OF THE YEAR
1. REAL LONGATION
2. KOO NTAKRA
3. TEE RHYME
4. KATKIZ
5. SHARPGYAL
6. AYOWA KWAME
AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR
1. KOLO – 2KHAY
2. ONLY YOU – ANDY MAX
3. BACKSIDE – KALI JU
4. THIS THAT – KING MAAGA FT LASMID
5. RIDE OR DIE – KOO NTAKRA FT KURL SONGX
6. PARACHUTA – PTENZ
7. NOBODY – RHYIMS
8. MONEY – JAY BABA
9. LONELY – SILLLA
10. MY BABY – TIINI FT RAYMOND BURNA
AFRO POP ACT OF THE YEAR
1. PTENZ
2. KING MAAGA
3. RHYIMS
4. ANDY MAX
5. SILLLA
6. JAY BABA
HIGH LIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
1. DAASEBRE NANA KWAKU BOATENG III – ATTA GHANABOY
2. HOLD AM TIGHT – C CLARK FT CRYXTAL DE UNIQ
3. BRA – DASSEBREBA KWAME FT EKOW MARVEL
4. BROKEN HEART – KOO KYEI FT EKOW MARVEL X KWAME NKANSAH
5. MOBROWA – KOO NTAKRA
6. GYE WANI – KONANA FT OBOUR KO
7. BE KIND – KOJO KINN
8. SUPER MAN – STONE GEE
9. MATWE AMA WO – WANA PLATA
HIGHLIFE ACT OF THE YEAR
1. STONEGEE
2. DASSEBREBA KWAME
3. ATTA GHANA BOY
4. KONANA
5. C.CLARK
6. KOO KYEI
7. KOJO KINN
EASTSYDE SONG OF THE YEAR
1. DABEN – BOY TEE FT DOSTY
2. BRA – DASSEBREBA KWAME FT EKOW MARVEL
3. PARTY ON THE HILLS – PABS OFFICIAL FT KWAME NKANSAH
4. PARACHUTA – PTENZ
5. AGO CHOOSE YOU – REAL LONGATION
6. SHITO – SLY PEE
7. SUPERMAN – STONE GEE
8. CONTROL (RMX) – TIINI FT D. CRYME X RAYMOND
9. OBIAA MAAME ADA – KOO NTAKRA FT KASAPA
GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
1. M’ASEDA – ABENA ANUONYAM
2. TUMI WURA – ALVIN DAVID
3. THE OMNIPOTENT (LIVE) – EME B
4. I MADE IT – KOBBY BLESS
5. DAGON B3HWE ASE – LADYMATT
6. MEY3 NHYIRA – NHYIRABA PRINCE
7. JESUS IS COMING – REV. JESUBA
8. M’ASEDA – TRIXIE DOMENA
GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR
1. ABENA ANUONYAM
2. EMEB
3. ALVIN DAVID
4. NHYIRABA PRINCE
5. REV. JESUBA
6. KOBBY BLESS
7. LADYMATT
8. TRIXIE DOMENA
REGGAE DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR
1. FLIGHT MODE – ADI PALMER
2. YI WANI (CHERISH) – DREAD SHAZZAH
3. JUNE JULY LOVE – RAEMIX GH
4. SHE BAD – SILLLA
5. SHITO – SLY PEE
6. OBRA – TURF KILLA
REGGAE/ DANCEHALL ACT OF THE YEAR
1. SLY PEE
2. TUFF KILLA
3. DREAD SHAZZAH
4. SILLLA
5. ADI PALMER
BEST GROUP OF THE YEAR
1. 2KHAY
2. GYANESIS
BEST PUB/ NIGHT CLUB OF THE YEAR
1. COUNTRY SIDE PUB
2. PARK N PORK
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
1. CARING DIGGY
2. DJ IYKE
3. KINGSNATIONGH
4. KING RICHY
5. KUMI KASA
6. ODA CITIZEN
EASTERN INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR
1. ANNOR
2. ATTA GHANABOY
3. DREAMZ
4. EMEB
5. ENOCH BOATENG
6. JAY BABA
7. SILLLA
8. BEKEY MILLS
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
1. EME B – THE OMNIPOTENT (LIVE)
2. SILLLA – LONELY
3. TRIXIE DOMENA – M’ASEDA
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
1. ALVIN DAVID – TUMI WURA
2. KING MAAGA – THIS THAT
3. PTENZ – PARACHUTA
4. REV. JESUBA – JESUS IS COMING
5. RHYIMS – NOBODY
6. NHYIRABA PRINCE – MEY3 NHYIRA
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
1. YOUR BOSS – BOYTEE FT YAW MONIES
2. HOLD AM TIGHT – C.CLARK FT CRYXTAL DE UNIQ
3. BRA – DASSEBREBA KWAME FT EKOW MARVEL
4. BROKEN HEART – KOO KYEI FT EKOW MARVEL X KWAME NKANSAH
5. OBIAA MAAME ADA – KOO NTAKRA FT KASAPA
6. EASTERN WE DEY – KWASI BOADI FT TEE RHYME, KOO NTAKRA, MRR NICE, SOULBECK
7. HAPPY MAN – TEE RHYME FT AMERADO
8. CONTROL (RMX) – TIINI FT D. CRYME X RAYMOND
9. THIS THAT – KING MAAGA FT LASMID
RAP ACT OF THE YEAR
1. 2HYPE KAYTEE – BITE 3 (THE ORACLE)
2. BOYTEE – DABEN
3. EL KOJO – DARE
4. TEE RHYME – BOO (TOOLI EP. 1)
5. KOO NTAKRA – OBIAA MAAME ADA
6. TIINI – CONTROL (RMX)
7. PHRINGS ICON – NIGHTMARE
CAMPUS ACT OF THE YEAR
1. ADI PALMER – FLIGHT MODE
2. KAY CENTURY – ANOKYEWAA
3. YAW BEE – DABEN
ALBUM/ EP OF THE YEAR
1. I HAVE ARRIVED (EP) – TIINI
2. HIGHLIFE RESURREECT (ALBUM) – KONANA X OBOUR KO
3. JUMAPO TO ACCRA (ALBUM) – KOO NTAKRA
4. BOB MARLEY (EP) – RAEMIX GH
5. SHE LIVES ON (EP) – REAL LONGATION
6. MADE IN KWAHU (ALBUM) – PABS OFFICIAL
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1. ANNOR FT ASPY – SIKA
2. ABENA ANUONYAM – M’ASEDA
3. DASSEBREBA KWAME FT EKOW MARVEL – BRA
4. EME B – MIRACLE GOD
5. KO7 – NO FAKE
6. KOFI FRIDAY – SING MY NAME
7. KOO KYEI FT EKOW MARVEL X KWAME NKANSAH – BROKEN HEART
8. KONANA X OBOUR KO – GYE WANI
9. KOO NTAKRA FT KASAPA – OBIAA MAAME ADA
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
1. DEXTER BRAINS – MIRACLE GOD BY EME B
2. DPM FILMS – BROKEN HEART BY KOO KYEI FT EKOW MARVEL X KWAME NKANSAH
3. ENI BAID – BO FAKE BY KO7
4. DPM FILMS – OBIAA MAAME ADA BY KOO NTAKRA FT KASAPA
5. RICHARD AMOAKO – GYE WANI BY KONANA X OBOUR KO
6. KOJO MYLES – SING MY NAME BY KOFI FRIDAY
7. KKB MULTIMEDIA CONCEPT – M’ASEDA BY ABENA ANUONYAM
8. SOBA – BRA BY DASSEBREBA KWAME FT WKOW MARVEL
9. SNIPER MIKXZ – SIKA BY ANNOR FT ASPY
SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
1. ANGEL PEE – HOLD AM TIGHT BY C.CLARK
2. CYBEE – AGO CHOOSEU BY REAL LONGATION
3. K.JOE BEATZ – DATE RUSH BY K.JOE
4. MENSBEATZ – NO FAKE BY KO7
5. EMMAKAY BEATZ – HAPPY MAN BY TEE RHYME
6. LIGHTER WAN BEATZ – S3K3 BY SELLECTION GH
MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1. MENSBEATZ – NO FAKE BY KO7
2. EMMAKAY – HAPPY MAN BY TEE RHYME
3. K.JOE BEATZ – SUPERMAN BY STONE GEE
4. DNA – BOYS NAFEELI BY SHARP GYAL
5. QHOLABEATZ – OPONO HINI ME BY KATKIZ
6. CYBEE – NOBODY BY RHYIMS
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
1. ATTA GHANA BOY – DAASEBRE NANA KWAKU BOATENG III
2. DASSEBREBA KWAME – BRA FT EKOW MARVEL
3. EME B – THE OMNIPOTENT (LIVE)
4. KATKIZ – OPONO HINI ME
5. KO7 – NO FAKE
6. KOJO KINN – BE KIND
7. KOO NTAKRA – MOBROWA
8. RANY DOPESONGZ – SAD PEOPLE
9. REV. JESUBA – JESUS IS COMING
10. STONE GEE – SUPERMAN
MOST PROMISING ACT OF THE YEAR
1. 2KHAY
2. ANDY MAX
3. GYANESIS
4. KOFI FRIDAY
5. KHOFI TONDA
6. KWEKU ALRHYTE
7. PTENZ
8. RHYIMS
9. SELECTION GH
10. SILLLA
11. TRIXIE DOMENA
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1. TIINI
2. STONE GEE
3. TEE RHYME
4. KOO NTAKRA
5. NHYIRABA PRINCE
6. SLY PEE
7. KO7
8. KING MAAGA
GHANA MOST VIRAL SONG OF THE YEAR
1. KING PROMISE – TERMINATOR
2. NACEE – ASEDA
3. STONEBOWY – INTO THE FUTURE
4. BLACK SHERIF – SOJA
5. KUAMI EUGENE – SINGLE
6. EWURA ABENA – THIS FAR
7. PIESIE ESTHER – WAYε ME YIE (ALL-STARS RENDITION)
8. OLIVETHEBOY – GOOD SIN
INFLUENTIAL ACT OF THE YEAR
1. STONEBOWY
2. PIESIE ESTHER
3. BLACK SHERIFF
4. KING PROMISE
5. CAMIDOH
6. AMERADO
EASTEEN PRIDE OF THE YEAR
1. KUAMI EUGENE
2. KiDi
3. MEDIKAL
4. WENDY SHAY
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