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Sarkodie, Kelvyn Boy, Celestine Donkor, Fameye J.Derobie and more nominated for 3Music Award
Nominees for the 2020 edition of 3Music Awards were announced at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday night.
Check full list of nominees from below.
MALE ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant male act on the basis of the popularity of his recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements with atleast one video release of any of his recordings.
This award goes to music’s leading “MAN OF THE YEAR”. This is voted for
by the board, academy and the public
Fameye
Joey B
Kelvyn Boy
Kwesi Arthur
Medikal
Sarkodie
Shatta Wale
Stonebwoy
FEMALE ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant female act on the basis of the popularity of her recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements with atleast one video release of any of her recordings.
This award goes to music’s leading WOMAN OF THE YEAR. This is
voted for by the board, academy and the public
Becca
Celestine Donkor
Cina Soul
Diana Hamilton
S3fa
Sista Afia
Obaapa Christy
Wendy Shay
GROUP OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant music group on the basis of the popularity of their recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements with atleast one video release of any of their recordings. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public
DopeNation
La Même Gang
R2Bees
BREAKTHROUGH ACT OF THE YEAR
The most exciting and dominant breakthrough act/group of the year whose recordings became extremely popular within the year under review. This is voted for by the board/Academy and the public.
Fameye
J.Derobie
Kofi Mole
Lord Paper
MOG Music
OV
S3fa
Tulenkey
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL AWARD)
The most outstanding album on the basis of lyrical power and or superior songwriting, productions and promoted with at least a video. This award does not only go to the act/duo/group whose voices are heard on the song but recognizes the songwriters, producers, sound engineers and or mixers on the album. This is a purely technical award to be decided by the Board and the academy.
“As Promised” by King Promise
“Made in Ghana” by Okyeame Kwame
“Shay On You” by Wendy Shay
“SITE 15” by R2Bees
“Sugar” by KiDi
“The 8th Element” by Trigmatic
“Untamed” by Samini
“Wind of Revival” by Joe Mettle
“Wonder Boy” by Shatta Wale
SONG OF THE YEAR(4 IN 1 AWARD)
The most outstanding and dominant song of the year on the basis of massive public appeal, lyrical power, superior songwriting and outstanding production.
This award does not only go to the act/group whose voices are heard on the song but recognizes the songwriter, producer, sound engineer and or mixer of the song.
This is 3Music Awards topmost award and is voted for by the board, academy and the public
Fameye -Nothing I Get
Kelvyn Boy – Mea
Kofi Kinaata – Things Fall Apart
Kwesi Arthur – Nobody ft Mr Eazi
Medikal – Ayekoo ft King Promise
Obaapa Christy – W’asue Me
Sarkodie – Saara feat Efya
Shatta Wale – Melissa
Stonebwoy – Shuga ft. Beenie Man
Wendy Shay – Stevie Wonder ft. Shatta Wale
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL)
The most outstanding and dominant producer of the year on the basis of consistent production of outstanding recordings released within the year under review. This is a purely technical award decided on by the board and Academy
M.O.G BEATZ
WILLISBEATZ
UNKLE BEATZ
TWO BARS
SAMSNEY
STREETBEATZ
KILLBEATZ
PAQ
VIRAL SONG OF THE YEAR(100% PUBLIC)
The most popular song that saw a sudden and rapid spread specifically popularized through online interactivity and social media. This is voted for exclusively by the fans.
Agbeshie – Wrowroho ft Medikal
GuiltyBeatz – Pilolo ft Mr. Eazi & Kwesi Arthur
Kawoula – Daavi Ne Ba ft Patapaa
Kwaw Kese – Dondo
Medikal – Omo Ada (Dem Sleep)
Shatta Wale – Cultural Anthem
Sister Deborah – Kakalika Love ft Efo Chameleon
VIDEO OF THE YEAR (TECHNICAL)
The most outstanding music video on the basis of its superior concept, good picture quality, editing and overall packaging of the video.
This award goes to talent and director of the video. This is voted for by the board and an exclusive academy of music video directors.
Amaarae – LIKE IT
Cina Soul – Ojorley
Fuse ODG – Bra Fie ft Damian Marley
Medikal – Omo Ada [Dem Sleep] (Rmx) ft. Shatta Wale & Fela
Makafui
Okyeame Kwame ft Wutah Afriyie – Bra
RJZ – Bye Bye
Sarkodie – Bibii Ba ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole, ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, OBkay, CJ*
ZeeTM – Totori
REGGAE DANCEHALL ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant reggae/dancehall act on the basis of the popularity of his/her/their recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
J.Derobie
Ras Kuuku
Rocky Dawuni
Samini
Shatta Wale
Stonebwoy
RAGGAE DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant song of the year on the basis of its reggae/dancehall content and outstanding production. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
Fameye – Mati
J.Derobie – Poverty
OV – Want Me ft. Stonebwoy
Ras Kuuku – Your Eye Ball ft Samini
Samini – Obra
Shatta Wale – Island
Stonebwoy – Shuga ft Beenie Man
HIPLIFE/HIPHOP ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant Hiplife/Hiphop act on the basis of the popularity of his/her/their recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
DopeNation
Joey B
Kofi Mole
Kwesi Arthur
Medikal
M.anifest
Quamina MP
Sarkodie
HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant song of the year on the basis of its hiplife content including but not limited to a fusion of elements of highlife music & hiphop. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
DJ Mic Smith – Jama ft Patoranking, Shaker
DopeNation – Zanku
Medikal – Ayekoo ft King Promise
Quamina Mp – Amanfuor Girls ft. Medikal
Sarkodie – Lucky ft. Rudeboy
Sista Afia – Weather ft Medikal & Qwamina MP
Stonebwoy – Kpo K3K3 ft. Medikal, DarkoVibes, Kelvyn Boy
& Kwesi Arthur
Tulenkey – Proud Fvck Boys ft Eddie Khae
HIPHOP SONG OF THE YEAR
The most dominant Hip-hop song of the year on the basis of its hiphop content including but not limited to its lyrical power, compelling beats, superior songwriting and outstanding production. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
Kofi Mole – Dont Be Late
Joey B – La Familia ft Sarkodie, Kwesi Arthur
Kwaw Kese – Dondo Rmx ft Sarkodie, Mr Eazi,Medikal & Skonti
Kwesi Arthur – Zombie
Pappy Kojo – Balance ft Joey B x NshornaMuzik
Sarkodie – Biibi Ba ft. (Lyrical Joe, Tulenkey, Kwame Dame, Kofi Mole, Toy Boi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2 Fyngers, OBKAY & CJ Biggerman)
Sarkodie – Bleeding
HIGHLIFE ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant highlife act on the basis of the popularity of his/her/their recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
Cina Soul
Dada Hafco
Fameye
KiDi
King Promise
Kofi Kinaata
Kuami Eugene
Sista Afia
HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant song of the year which has its root from the fundamental Ghanaian rhythms including but not limited to Ghanaian guitar rhythms, drum patterns, jazzy horns and progressions. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
Cina Soul – Ojorley
Dada Hafco – Our Story ft Fameye
Edem – Toto
Fameye – Nothing I Get
Kuami Eugene – Walaahi
King Promise – Bra ft. Kojo Antwi
Kofi Kinaata – Things Fall Apart
Sista Afia – Conner Conner ft Kelvyn Boy
GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant gospel act on the basis of the popularity of his/her/their recordings and activities within the year under review including performances and social engagements. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
Akesse Brempong
Cece Twum
Celestine Donkor
Diana Hamilton
Joe Mettle
Joyce Blessing
MOG Music
Obaapa Christy
GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant gospel song of the year on the basis of its christian faith based content, proclaiming or praising God, seeking to inspire positively, calling to worship or encouraging social good with superior songwriting and outstanding production.This is voted for by the board, academy and the public
Brother Fire – Adom Bi
Celestine Donkor – Agbebolo (Bread of life)
Diana Hamilton – Nsenkyerene Nyankopon
Joe Mettle – Mehia Wo Yesu
Joyce Blessing – Repent
Nacee – Mpaebo
Obaapa Christy- W´Asue Me
Piesie Esther – Maseda Kesi3
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant collaboration of the year created through the combine efforts of two different or various acts. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
Celestine Donkor ft Nhyiraba Gideon – Bread of Life
DJ Mic Smith ft Patoranking & Shaker – Jama
Kelvyn Boy ft. Joey B – Mea
Kwaw Kese ft Mr Eazi, Skonti, Sarkodie & Medikal – Dondo (Rmx)
Kwesi Arthur ft Mr Eazi – Nobody
Medikal ft King Promise – Ayekoo
Quamina Mp ft. Medikal – Amanfuor Girls
Sarkodie ft Efya – Saara
Stonebwoy ft Beenie Man – Shuga
Wendy Shay ft. Shatta Wale – Stevie Wonder
AFROBEATS/AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant song of the year on the basis of its Afrobeats/Afropop content including but not limited to the fusion of fundamental African rhythms and pop.
This is voted for by the board, academy and the public
Kelvyn Boy – Mea ft. Joey B
King Promise – Tokyo ft Wizkid
Kuami Eugene – Obiaato
Kwesi Arthur – African Girl ft. Shatta Wale
Kwesi Arthur – Nobody ft Mr Eazi
R2Bees – Picture ft King Promise
Sarkodie – Saara feat Efya
Shatta Wale – Melissa
Stonebwoy – Ololo ft Teni
Wendy Shay – Stevie Wonder ft. Shatta Wale
DJ OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding/dominant, DJ of the year on the basis of their work as a radio/Club/Artiste DJ. This is voted for by the board, academy and the public.
DJ Aroma
DJ Kaxtro
DJ Mic Smith
DJ Slim
DJ Sly
DJ Vyrusky
iPhone DJ
FAN ARMY OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding/dominant artiste fan group on the basis of their online & offline activities that contributes to talent top of mind, driving attention to their favourite talents works, strong social relevance and positive social impact projects. This is voted for exclusively by the fans.
Bhim Nation
SarkNation
Shatta Movement
Team Move
DIGITAL ACT OF THE YEAR
Outstanding use of digital media in harnessing the biggest fandom on social media, maintaining visibility, higher engagement of posts, driving audience interactivity and trendsetting the narrative and pursuing causes.
Joey B
Medikal
Sarkodie
Shatta Wale
Stonebwoy
Strongman
Wendy Shay
AFRICAN ACT OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding and dominant non-Ghanaian African act whose recordings have been extremely popular in Ghana within the year under review.
Bigtrill
Burna Boy
Davido
Kizz Daniel
Mr Eazi
Naira Marley
Teni
Wizkid
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
The most outstanding rap performance by an act on a song released on the basis of strong lyrical power, superior wordplay and exciting flow.
This is voted for by the board, academy and the public
Flowking Stone (Let them know)
Joey B (La Familia)
Kwesi Arthur (New York State of Mind)
Medikal (Higher)
M.anifest (Rapper 101)
Sarkodie (Who Da Man)
Strongman (Immortal)
Teephlow (God’s Own)
BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
The most outstanding and superior vocal performance by a male act on a song released under the year in review.
This is voted for by the board, academy and the public
Akwaboah (Mafutusem)
Camidoh (For my lover)
Kelvyn Boy (Mea)
KiDi (Fakye me)
King Promise (Bra)
Krymi (Toffee)
Kuami Eugene (Obiaato)
Wutah Afriyie (Bra)
BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
The most outstanding and superior vocal performance by a female act on a song released under the year in review.
This is voted for by the board, academy and the public
Adina (Sika)
Cece Twum (Di wo hene)
Celestine Donkor (Agbobolo)
Cina Soul (Ojorley)
Diana Hamilton (Nsekyireni Nyankopong)
Efya (Saara)
Lamisi – First Fool
BEST PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
The most outstanding performer on the basis of his/her/their exceptional stage craft, presence, stage and audience engagement, unmatched delivery and exceptional use of props to excite audience.
This is voted for by the public, the board and academy. Nominees to this category shouldn’t have necessarily released a song in the year under review.
Diana Hamilton – The Experience with Diana Hamilton
Epixode – Rhythmz on da Runway performance
Obaapa Christy – Adom Praiz 2019
Ohemaa Mercy – Tehilla Experience 2019
Samini – VGMA performance
Sarkodie – Rapperholic
Shatta Wale – Homowo concert at Bukom Square
Stonebwoy – Samreboi concert
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Spotify Wrapped: The Music Moving Ghanaians in 2023
Ghanaians are well-known for their generosity and hospitality not just to family and friends but also strangers. This year’s Spotify Wrapped data shows the extension of this spirit of openness to their musical preferences too.
Over the years, Ghanaians have cultivated a distinct musical identity by not only championing local talents but also embracing a diverse range of global sounds, transcending genre boundaries and national distinctions.
“Spotify Wrapped 2023 unveils a nation that doesn’t just consume music but actively participate in a worldwide celebration of creativity, proving that with music, Ghana’s arms are wide open, welcoming the world to join in its musical diversity,” says Spotify’s head of music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu.
Spotify Wrapped is a richly data-sourced annual round up of streaming habits of Ghanaians, showing evidence of the top artists and musical tastes for the year.
As the nation continues to honour its local talent, the music taste of the citizens has transformed into a lively, diverse, and thriving hub of creativity. Ghanaians support their musicians not in isolation but as part of a global conversation, where borders blur, and cultural exchange thrives.
Ghana’s reigning Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Year, Black Sherif takes the crown as the most streamed Ghanaian artist in Ghana, leading a cohort of celebrated talents like Sarkodie and Stonebwoy who took the second and third place respectively.
Black Sherif’s Album The Villain I Never Was also led the chart on the top streamed album. In crafting this masterpiece of 14 tracks, Black Sherif poured his heart and soul into every note, embodying virtues of originality, honesty, hope, and pain with so much dedication.
Claiming the coveted title of the most streamed Ghanaian song, King Promise’s Terminator secured the top spot. Following closely were Black Sherif’s Konongo Zongo and Oil in my Head, echoing the sentiment of pride and affection for locally cultivated sounds.
Topping the list of most streamed artists in Ghana is Asake, followed by the African giant Burna Boy. Black Sherif, the breakout sensation who keeps making a mark also secured a solid third spot, while familiar names like Davido, Drake and Omah Lay were all in the top 10 list capturing the spirit of the Ghanaian hospitality experience.
Ayra Starr leads the pack as the most streamed female artist in Ghana and the only female artist in the top 10 most streamed artists. International icons like Rihanna and SZA also found a place in the hearts of Ghanaian listeners as they placed second and third place with the Grammy-nominated Tems making her mark in the rankings.
At the forefront of this year’s Spotify Wrapped are Ghanaian artists who have emerged as true ambassadors of Ghana’s musical brilliance. Amaarae, Black Sherif, and KiDi lead the roster as the most exported artists captivating audiences worldwide with their unique styles and transforming their music into a cultural bridge that unites listeners across continents.
The most streamed songs in Ghana tell a story of joy, reflection, and celebration. Leading the charge was Ruger with his hit Asiwaju. Followed by Asake’sLonely At The Top’ which proved that even at the pinnacle of success, it’s the power of great music that truly connects and comforts.
At the forefront of Ghana’s most streamed throwback songs is the legendary Daddy Lumba, whose timeless hit Aben Wo Aha continues to echo through the streets and homes in the country. His other songs, Akoma Da Akoma So, Menya Mpo, and Theresa all featured proudly in the top throwback list transcending generations, illustrating his enduring influence on the Ghanaian musical landscape.
Here’s what the Spotify Wrapped data says about Ghana’s listening habits in 2023:
Embracing the joyous spirit of celebration, Ghanaians kick off their festivities from 3:00 pm, coinciding with the onset of the evening, as indicated by the latest Spotify Wrapped data.
Unsurprisingly, the peak of music streaming activity aligns with their love for gatherings, with Saturday claiming the top spot as the day when Ghanaians stream the most music.
Black Sherif also topped the list of most searched artists, while Rema topped the list of most searched queries in Ghana.
Ghanaians evidently refused to be ‘lonely’, choosing instead to embrace Asake’s Lonely At The Top, which proudly claimed its position as the viral song of the year. Nacee’s Aseda – a celebration of gratitude also found itself in the list of top 10 viral songs in the country.
This year’s Spotify’s Wrapped for Ghana captures more than a list of songs and artists, it captures a celebration of the dynamic and ever evolving spirit of Ghana’s music culture.
Eligible users can access their personalized 2023 Wrapped experience exclusively in the Spotify mobile app (iOS and Android) and also this year, via web view on mobile or Desktop by heading to Spotify.com/Wrapped.
Additionally, Spotify has also launched its Wrapped creator experience for podcasters and artists. With access to their own individualized Wrapped microsite experience, creators can dive into all the ways in which their fans listened this year. Check out Spotify for Artists and Spotify for Podcasters to learn more.
The full breakdown of the top lists is below.
MOST STREAMED ARTISTS IN GHANA | MOST STREAMED ALBUMS IN GHANA | MOST STREAMED FEMALE ARTISTS IN GHANA |
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