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Efya, Becca, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Kwesi Arthur nominated for All Africa Music Awards #AFRIMA2018

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August 17, 2018

The globally-anticipated Nominees List for the 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has been unveiled by the African Union Commission, AUC, and the International Jury of AFRIMA, during a World Media announcement held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The released nominees list covers the five Regional Categories divided into Female and Male categories as follows: Best Female Artiste in Central Africa; Best Male Artiste in Central Africa; Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa; Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa; Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa; Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa; Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa; Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa; Best Female Artiste in Western Africa and Best Male Artiste in Western Africa. A total of 79 songs made it to the Regional nominees list. Cameroon takes up four of the eight spots in the category for Best Female Artiste in Central Africa, followed by DRC (2), and Angola (2). In the category for Best Male Artiste in Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) takes the lead with five spots followed by Cameroon 2 and Chad 1.

	Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Amanda Malela	DRC	Kumama
2	Anabela Aya	Angola	I love you Bue
3	Blanche Baily	Cameroon	BonBon
4	Bruna Tatiana	Angola	Amo-te
5	Charlotte Dipanda ft Yemi Alade	Cameroon	Sista
6	Daphne	Cameroon	Jusqu’à La Gare
7	Iyenga	DRC	Sorry
8	Shura	Cameroon	Allez Dire

	Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	AFROTRONIX	Chad	DYD
2	Belamy Paluku (DRC)	DRC	Blood Brothers
3	Dadju	DRC	Bob Marley
4	FALLY IPUPA FT KEBACK& NAZ	DRC	MANNEQUIN
5	GAZ MAWETE	DRC	PAULINA
6	Locko	Cameroon	Je Serai La
7	Magasco	Cameroon	Sokoto
8	Maite Gims Ft. Vianney	DRC	La Meme

	Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Betty G	Ethiopia	Mengedegna
2	Irene namatovu	Uganda	Nsambila nyuma nga janzi
3	Maua Sama	Tanzania	Nakuelewa
4	Petra Ft. Victoria Kimani	Kenya	I got that
5	Rash Ft Ruff	Kenya	Nitachange
6	Sandra Nankoma	Uganda	kaddugala
7	Sheebah SASHA VYBZ	Uganda	Mummy Yo
8	Vibe ft MC Galaxy	Rwanda	Neza

	Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Bebe Cool	Uganda	Freedom
2	Diamond Platnumz	Tanzania	A boy from Tandale
3	HARMONIZE FT DIAMOND PLATNUMZ	Tanzania	KWANGWARU
4	Kagwe Mungai Ft. Niniola	Kenya	Till the end
5	Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra	Kenya	Rider
6	Nyashinski	Kenya	Bebi Bebi
7	RAYVANNY FT MAPHORISA & DJ BUCKZ	Tanzania	MAKULUSA
8	Yamiu Mola	Ethiopia	Wegegta


	Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Kenza	Algeria	Maliket Saba
2	Lyna Mahyem	Algeria	Boucan
3	Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz	Algeria	Bye Bye
4	Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh	Egypt	Ekaa Maksour
5	N-S feat Kafon	Tunisia	Daloula
6	Souhia Ben Lachhab	Algeria	Lik Manwalich

	Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Abu Ft. Yousta	Egypt	3 Daqat
2	Balti ft Hamouda	Tunisia	Ya Lili
3	DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco	Algeria	Por Favor
4	Hamza El Fadly	Morocco	Ya Mraya
5	Lartiste ft Carolina	Morocco	Mafiosa
6	Muslim	Morocco	Mama
7	Saad Lamjarred	Morocco	Casablanca
8	Sofiane Ft. Maitre Gims	Algeria	Arafricain

	Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Ammara Brown	Zimbabwe	Akiliz
2	Babes Wodumu	South Africa	Ganda Ganda Ft. Mampintsha & Madanon
3	Lily	Malawi	Bad at Love
4	Mandisa Mamba	Swaziland	Party
5	Nadia Nakai	South Africa	Money Calling Ft. Frank Casino
6	Rouge	South Africa	Dololo Ft. Bigstar
7	Ruby the Pigeon	Namibia	Rorisang
8	Shekhinah	South Africa	Please Mr

	Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Cassper Nyovest	South Africa	Ksazobalit
2	EXQ	Zimbabwe	Pahukama Ft. Jah Prayzah
3	Jah Prayzah	Zimbabwe	Nziyo Yerudo Ft. Yemi Alade
4	Kwesta	South Africa	Spirit Ft. Wale
5	Nasty C	South Africa	Jungle
6	Roberto	Zambia	Contolola Ft. Patoranking
7	Shane Eagle	South Africa	Let it Flow
8	Sibusiso Mashiloane	South Africa	Niza

	Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Angelique Kidjo	Benin	Once in a Lifetime
2	Aya Nakamura	Mali	Oumou Sangare
3	Becca	Ghana	Number One Ft. Mr. Eazi
4	Efya	Ghana	Mame Ft. Mr Eazi
5	Josey	Cote d’Ivoire	Jour J-O
6	Simi	Nigeria	Joromi
7	Tiwa Savage	Nigeria	Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz
8	Viviane Chidid	Senegal	Marriage Force

	Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
	Name of Artist	Country	Track title
1	Davido	Nigeria	Fia
2	DJ Spinall	Nigeria	Nowo Ft. Wizkid
3	Djodje	Cape Verde	Be Mine Ft. Patoranking
4	King Promise	Ghana	CCTV Ft. Mugeez
5	Kuami Eugene	Ghana	Angela
6	Kwesi Arthur	Ghana	Grind Day Ft. Sarkodie & Medikal
7	MHD	Guinea	Bella Ft. Wizkid
8	Olamide	Nigeria	Wo!
9	Starboy	Nigeria	Soco Ft. Terry, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid

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Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Unveils Nominees for 2023 Edition Celebrating the Best of Ghanaian Entertainment Worldwide

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12 hours ago

May 28, 2023

Ameyaw Debrah

Ghana Entertainment Awards USA is thrilled to announce the nominees for its highly anticipated 5th annual award show. This exciting event recognizes and honors the remarkable achievements of hardworking entertainers from Ghana, Africa, and the Diaspora. The ceremony will take place on July 1st at the Merkin Hall, Kauffman Music Center, in the heart of New York City.

The nomination period, which commenced on March 23rd, generated an overwhelming response from the entertainment industry, with outstanding talents vying for recognition across 40 diverse categories. The nomination window closed on May 15th, allowing ample time for the esteemed 2023 Board to meticulously deliberate and determine the finalists.

This year’s Ghana Entertainment Awards USA promises to be a spectacular celebration of Ghanaian talent, culture, and creativity. The event brings together artists, actors, musicians, DJs, producers, fashion designers, and many other influential figures from the entertainment industry. Showcasing the dynamism and vibrancy of Ghana’s entertainment scene, the award ceremony serves as a platform to appreciate and elevate the immense contributions of these individuals and groups.

To ensure transparency and fairness, the winners of each category will be determined through a public voting system. Voting officially commences today, allowing fans and supporters to make their voices heard and participate in this thrilling celebration of Ghanaian entertainment. Voting can be done online at the official Ghana Entertainment Awards USA website, www.ghentawards.com. We encourage everyone to visit the website and cast their votes for their favorite entertainers.

In addition to the voting process, the official nominees for each category will also be unveiled on the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA twitter & Instagram account, @GEAWARDSUSA as well as Ghana Entertainment Awards USA on Facebook. This announcement will further ignite excitement and anticipation among fans, as they discover which entertainers have made it to the final round.

“The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA has become a prestigious platform that celebrates the incredible talents within the Ghanaian entertainment industry and the Diaspora. We are proud to showcase and recognize the hard work, dedication, and creativity of these exceptional individuals,” said the organizing board.

The 2023 edition of the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA will undoubtedly be a memorable night filled with electrifying performances, star-studded appearances, and heartfelt speeches. It is an event that unites Ghanaians and entertainment enthusiasts from around the world to revel in the rich cultural heritage and artistic brilliance of Ghana.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Press Contact:
Erskine Amo Whyte Public Relations Officer info@ghentawards.com

About Ghana Entertainment Awards USA: The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA is an annual award show that recognizes the achievements of Ghanaian entertainers worldwide. Celebrating its 5th year, the event brings together the brightest stars in music, film, fashion, comedy, and more. With a commitment to promoting Ghanaian talent and culture, the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA has become a prestigious platform for artists and industry professionals. For more information, visit www.ghentawards.com.

NOMINEES #GEAUSA23

1.Best music act Male – Black Sherif
– Camidoh
– Stonebwoy

– Sarkodie
– Sha<a Wale
– Medikal
– Epixode
– King Promise
– Fameye
– Kwabena Kwabena

2.Best Music Act Female – Gyakie

– Sista Afia
– Piesie Esther – Amaarae
– MzVee
– Wendy Shay – Wiyaala

3.Best Music Group – DopeNaNon – Keche
– ZeeTM

– R2Bees

4.Discovery of the year – Malcom Nuna
– Vanilla
– Djay

– Gambo
– Lasmid
– Photocopy
– Chief One
– Dj Azonto
– Maya Blu
– Achiaa Music

5.Producer of the year Music

6. Best –

Killbeatz Liquid Beatz Street Beatz MoG Beatz ATown Phantom Nacee

Gospel Act Gh Perez Music MOG
Piesie Esther
Joe Me<le
Sco< Evans Kobby Psalm CelesNne Donkor Diana Hamilton

7.Best record Label
– Highly Spiritual
– Lynx Entertainment – Ruff Town Records – Life Living Records – GB Records
– Sultan inc.

8.Entrepreneur of the Year
– John Dumelo – Melo farms
– Yvonne Nelson – JLM daycare
– Sha<a Wale – Shaxi
– Lackie Lawson – Mangoes
– Delay – Delay Group
– DBlack – Black Avenue Group
– Reggie Rockstone – Rockstones waakye

9.Best Entertainment Blog – Ameyaw Debrah
– Nkonkonsa
– GH Hyper

– RonnieIseverywhere

– Zionfelix
– Yemmey Baba
– BlacVolta

– GhKwaku

10.Best Comedy Act – SDK

– Clemento Suarez – General NtaNa
– MadeInghana
– OB Amponsah

– Comedian Waris – Jacinta
– Dr Likee
– DKB

11.Best Music Video director

– Babs DirecNon
– Xbillz
– Skyface
– Snarez

– Abdul Hafiz
– Rex
– Director Abass – JWillz

12. Best Movie Act
– Gloria Sarfo
– Jeffery Nortey
– Anthony Woode
– Lydia Forson
– Roselyn Ngissah
– Akabenezer (Dr. Likee) – Salma Mumin
– Adjetey Annang

13.Best radio personality Male – Andy Dosty (Hitz Fm)
– Nana Romeo (Accra Fm) – NY DJ (Yfm)

– DJ Slim (abn)
– Hammer NN (ABn)
– Okyeame Quophi (Angel Fm) – Fiifi Pra< (Kingdom FM)

14.Best radio personality female

– Naa Adjele Doku (Hitz fm)
– Naa Ashorkor (Asaase fm)
– Doreen Avio (hitz fm)
– Ohemaa Woyeje (Angel)
– Akosua Hanson (yfm)
– AJ Sarpong (3Fm)15.Best TV personality – Giovanni Caleb

– Kafui Dey
– Berla Mundi
– Nana Ama McBrown – MzGee
– Serwaa Amihere
– Delay
– Jackie is everywhere – Jay folley

16.Best Dj Act Ghana (Dj Rab Bakari Memorial award) – Dj Loh

– DJ Vyrusky
– DJ MicSmith – DJ Sleek
– Dj Ganj
– AD Dj
– Dj Pizarro
– Dj Toryor

17.Best Hypeman/ MC – Mc Jerome

– Ogee the MC
– Berima Sean Bills
– Sheldon the Turn Up – Mensah Jnr
– Mc Kojo Manuel
– Miguel

18.Best Entertainment Tv Show – United ShowBiz
– The Culture 3Music
– Showbiz 360

– Metro TV entertainment Review – DateRush
– Sammy Baah Flex

19.Best Entertainment Radio Show – Angel Dryve
– Ofie Kwanso
– Daybreak Hitz

– Showbiz A-Z
– Adom Entertainment Hall – Ayekoo ayekoo
– 3FM Drive
– Dryve On Y

20.Best Tv/radio Producer of the Year – Mr Haglah

– Papa Bills
– Godwin Dogbey
– Mercy Bee
– Miss Yawa Metro TV – Philip Nai
– Sandra Akakpo
– Isaac UTV

21.Best Photographer

– Manuel Photography
– Rob Photography
– Twins Dnt Beg
– Kay Studios
– Smith Imaging
– James Ababio
– Amfo Conoly22.Best Event Sponsor – Ebony condom – MTN ghana
– Kasapreko ltd
– Hisense
– Twellium – Vodafone – kabfam
– Biegya

23.Best Youtuber/Vlogger – Wode Maya
– Zion Felix
– Kofi TV

– Kobby Kyei
– Sammy Kay
– Sammyflex
– Ameyaw Debrah – Kwaku Manu

– Charlie dior
– Kwadwo sheldon

24.Best Dance act

– Incredible Zigi
– DanceGod Lloyd
– Rachel
– Afronita
– Lisa Quarma
– Endurance
– Afrobeast*25.Best Sports personality – Kudus Mohammed – Freezy McBones
– Coach O<o Addo
– Dede Ayew
– Thomas Partey
26.Best African Entertainer – Asake
– Rema
– Burna Boy
– Davido
– Tiwa Savage
– FocalisNc
– Kizz Daniel
– Tems
– Diamond PlaNnumz – SauN Sol
– Wally B Seck

27.Best Stylist
– Tribe Of God
– Free The Youth
– Kula Perry
– Trendy Rail
– Quophi Akotuah
– Kelvin Vincent
– Chocolate clothing – AshanN beads

28.Entertainer of the Year

– Black Sherif
– Stonebwoy
– Dr Likee
– Sha<a Wale
– Sarkodie
– Nana Ama McBrown
– Delay
– Kudus Mohammed29.Best Album
– King Promise – 5 Star
– Black Sherif – The Villian I Never Was – Fameye – Songs of Peter
– Sarkodie – Jamz
– Kwesi Arthur – Son of Jacob
– Wendy Shay – Enigma
– Smallgod – connecNng the dots

30.Best Music Act Gh/USA – Archipalago
– Nana NYC
– Angla Boy

– Jr Beatz
– Jay Aura
– Jameela Music – Vintage Papi
– Dreamz
– Rison Anthony – 6fo

31.Best Gospel Act Gh/USA

– Kwabena Boateng
– Fritz Oakley
– Millicent yankey
– Humphrey Te<eh
– Sarah Sings
– Nana Adwoa32.Best Diaspora Act
– Michaela Coel
– Michael Blackson
– Jeremiah Asiamah BBC 1Xtra – Blitz The Ambassador
– Dj BrookeBailey
33.Best Dj Act Gh/USA

– Dj RB Nyce
– Dj Akuaa
– DJ YungKofi
– Dj Atomix
– Dj Hollywood
– Dj big TBee
– Dj fada Fada

34. Best Africa Dj USA – Dj tunez

– Dj ECool – Dj buka
– Dj Nani
– Dj Prince – Dj Birane – Dj AQ

35.Best Online radio/Tv show

– Adinkra Radio
– Sankofa Radio
– iRap TV
– Joba Aba TV
– HRETV
– Highlife radio36.Best event Promoter Gh/USA – Big Five
– Safo
– Ak24
– Coaches
– Shutdown
37.Best Gh/Canada act
– Quabena Maphia – Slim flexx
– Kofi Mante
– AO
– MrS
– GH Cali
– Silla

38. Ghana/USA MC

– Obaa
– Ogee
– Clifford Owusu
– MC Papa Link

– Gli<eraN
– Mc flipman – Mc Abeiku – Mc Peekay

39. Entertainer of the Year Gh/USA – Achipalago

– Fritz Oakley
– Dj Akuaa
– Charlie Dior
– Naana Donkor Arthur – Gli<eraN

40 . Discovery of the Year Gh/USA – Ebo

– Dede Speaks
– Toowan8
– Manny ValenNne – Paapa
– Ama KuNn
– Nana Adom Jr
– QPee Vibes
– Kojo Efson
– Tagoe The Poet

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