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Sarkodie Tops 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards with 12 nominations
Sarkodie, led the pack of nominees for the 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards announced Wednesday afternoon, at the studios of GH One Entertainment Television. The rapper bagged a total of 12 nominations including 3 in the Best Collaboration of the Year category for ‘Sweetio’ with Raquel, ‘U Go Kill Me’ featuring EL and ‘I’m in Love With You’ featuring Efya; songwriter of the year, Artist of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year and Album of the year. 2011 was largely a good year for the rapper but he will face some stiff competition from Okyeame Kwame with 9 nominations, 7 for 4×4, 6 for Stay J and 5 for Dr Cryme. Other artists with multiple nominations include Kwaw Kesse, Trigmatic, Efya, Raquel, Becca and others. One of the big surprises was the VGMA Boards and Academy’s snubbing of Stay J for the Artiste of the Year gong. Bellow is the full list of nominations: 1.Artiste(s) of the Year Becca Okyeame Kwame Sarkodie Efya R2Bees 4×4 Kwaw Kesse 2.Best New Artiste(s) of The Year Atumpan Racquel Stay Jay D-Cryme EL Zigi 3.African Artiste(s) of the Year Naeto C Duncan Mighty Ice Prince D’banj Cabo Snoop Wizkid MI 4.Hiplife Song of the Year Stay Jay – Shashee Wowo Keche – Sorkode 4X4 – Yesi Yesii Sarkodie – U Go Kill Me Okyeame Kwame – Faithful Buk Bak – Kolom D Cryme – Kill Me Shy 5. Highlife Song of the Year George Darko – Lucky Star Lucky Mensah – Nkratuor Kwabena Maphia – I Go pay Daddy Lumba – Ko Hye Po Kwabena Kwabena – Be Gye Me K. K Fosu – Akoma 6. Most Popular Song of the year 4 x 4 – Yesi Yesii Stay Jay – Shashee Wowo Selina Boateng – Me Nku Me Ho D Cryme – Kill Me Shy Sarkodie – U Go Kill Me Zigi – You Say Wetin Atumpan – The Thing Okyeame Kwame – Faithful 7.Afro-Pop Song of the Year Ruff-N-Smooth Beautiful Becca- African Woman Fuse ODG- Azonto Zigi – U Say Wey Tin Atumpan – The Thing Raquel – Sweetieo Chase – Tell Me Your Name 8.Hip hop Song Of The Year Bra Kevin – Three Headed Beast D-Black – My Kind Of Girl Sarkodie – I’m In Love With You Edem – Too Much Guru – Mmaa Kuo Kwaw Kese – Poppin 9.Gospel Song Of The Year Lady Prempeh- Nsantaban Gifty Osei – Fefeefe Philipa Baafi – Dea Eba Wosem Afe Yi Selina Boateng – Me Nku Me Ho Jake Alolome – Tomorrow By This Time DSP Kofi Sarpong – African Borborbo Bernice Ansah – Final say 10. Reggae Song Of The Year Blakk Rasta – Miss Right SonniBalli – All They See Edem – Ghetto Arise Kesse – Oh Yes Stonebwoy/Samini – Climax Jupiter/Trigmatic – Uptown Downtown 11. Best Male Vocal Artiste Kesse – Oh Yes Fritz – Me Dowu K. K. Fosu – Akoma Kwasey Pee – Shwe Ahenie Chemphe – Number One Kwame Adinkra Abena Dansoaa 12 Group Of The Year R2Bees Buk Bak Keche Ruff-N-Smooth 4X4 13. Best Music Video of The Year Becca – African Woman – Davis Media Group 4×4 – Yesi Yesii – Phamous People D Black – My Kinda Girl – Jonathan Olamide & Desmond Blackmore M3NSA – No One Knows Sam A Kessie Bra Kevin 3 Headed Beast Nana Asihene Sheriffa Gunu – Mrantie Phamous Films Production Okyeame Kwame – Faithful – Ohene Media 14. Best Female Vocal Artiste Efya – I’m In Love With You Raquel – Odo Bertha – Faithful Becca – African Woman Irene Logan – Light and Darkness Diana Antwi Hamilton – Eye Wo Ara 15. Gospel Album Of The Year Philipa Baafi – Dea Eba Wosem Afe Yi Selina Boateng – Me Nku Me Ho Bernice Ansah – Gbenze Gbenze Lady Prempeh – Ne Ntaban Sukuufuo – Chapter 1 Gifty Osei – Fefeefe 16. Best Rapper Of The Year Manifest – Ghana Must Go Sarkodie – U Go Kill Me Okyeame Kwame – Faithful Edem – Legacy Trigmatic – Light and Darkness EL – Obuu Mo 17. Record of the Year Okyeame Kwame/Bertha – Faithful Jayso/Adina – Music M3NSA – Fante Love Song Trigmatic/Irene – Light and Darkness Sarkodie/Efya – I’m In Love With You Kwame Adinkra/Kwabena Kwabena – Akua Dansoa Yaa Pono/Efya – Good Morning 18. Song Writer Of The Year Okyeame Kwame Faithful written by Kwame Nsiah Apau D Cryme Kill Me Shy written by Darlington Agyekum Fante Love Song writtern by Mensah Ansah Manifest/Efya Asa written by Kwame Tsikata /Jane Awindor/ J.Karp Sarkodie/ Efya I’m In Love With You written by Micheal Owusu Addo / Jane Awindor Becca African Woman written by Kiki Banson Trigmatic/Irene Light And Darkness written by Nana Yaw Oduro, Irene Logan 19. Best Collaboration of the Year Trigmatic/Raquel -Aageii Fuse ODG / Tiffany – Azonto Raquel/Sarkodie -Sweetieo Eduwordzi/Stay Jay – Yenko Nkoa Okyeame Kwame/Bertha -Faithful Sarkodie/Efya – I’m In Love With You Sarkodie/EL -You Go Kill Me 20. Album of the Year Sarkodie – Rapperholic Kwaw Kese- Untold Stories 4×4 – Waist and Power Stay Jay – Repetition Trigmatic -Solutions Selina Boateng – Menko Meho 21.Highlife Artiste(s) of the Year Daddy Lumba K. K Fosu Kwabena Kwabena Kwasie Pee George Darko Lucky Mensah 22. Gospel Artiste(s) of the Year DSP Kofi Sarpong Gifty Osei Philipa Baafi Lady Prempeh Bernice Ansah Selina Boateng 23.Hiplife\Hiphop Artiste(s) of the Year Stay Jay Okyeame Kwame 4×4 Sarkodie D-Cryme Kwaw Kese R2Bees]]>
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KP Skywalka, the most-played rapper from the D.C. area, is poised to captivate audiences once again with the release of his latest project, “Back to Granny’s House,” set to drop on May 10th, 2024. Following the success of his previous project, “Granny’s House,” KP Skywalka is back with a sequel that promises to deliver the same soulful vibes and introspective lyricism that has made him a standout in the hip-hop scene.
Known for his distinctive blend of warm soul and ’90s and ‘70s R&B samples, KP Skywalka’s music resonates with audiences on a deeply emotional level. His doe-eyed rhymes weave tales of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, inviting listeners into his world with a raw honesty that is both abrasive and sweet. With “Back to Granny’s,” KP continues to showcase his lyrical prowess, offering a unique blend of spiritual depth and street authenticity that sets him apart from his peers.
One of the highlights of “Back to Granny’s House” is a feature from popular Detroit artist Peezy, adding an extra layer of depth and diversity to KP’s already impressive sound. Peezy’s contribution further elevates the project, promising fans an unforgettable listening experience from start to finish.
Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in the southeast neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., KP Skywalka pays homage to his roots while also infusing his music with elements of Jay-Z, young Wiz Khalifa, Boosie, and Pimp C. The result is a captivating fusion of D.C. influence and classic hip-hop swagger that showcases KP’s versatility as an artist.
As anticipation builds for the release of “Back to Granny’s House,” KP Skywalka stands as a beacon for those seeking lyrical depth and real-world resonance in their playlists. With cosigns from industry heavyweights like IDK, Veeze, and Offset, KP Skywalka is poised to make a lasting impact on the hip-hop landscape with his latest offering.
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Social Trends: Sarkodie says Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole are his only rivals
In a bold and audacious move that has set social media ablaze, Ghanaian rap sensation Sarkodie has declared his only competition in the music industry to be none other than American rap giants Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole.
Sarkodie said his only competition is Kendrick and Cole.
Nasty C and Olamide: pic.twitter.com/PR5t2ieAGn
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) May 10, 2024
The announcement, made during a promotional event for his new mixtape, has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and fellow artists alike.
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Sarkodie is a better rapper than Drake and Eminem. I’m not capping.
— kofi ĀDØFÔ (@kofi_adofo69) May 10, 2024
While some have applauded Sarkodie’s confidence and ambition, others have questioned his claim, with many pointing out the vast differences in their respective fan bases and global reach.
Sarkodie says his biggest competition in rap is Kendrick Lamar & J Cole.
He is claiming to be the best rapper in Africa. Y’all Naija rappers gonna allow this? Diss his ass 😡 pic.twitter.com/7XpFZiduc5
— DAYGENIUS (@DayGenius__) May 10, 2024
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Sarkodie’s statement has certainly put him in the spotlight, and only time will tell if he can live up to his own lofty expectations.
You people just be shallow cos how do you understand the song title “BRAG”?
Sarkodie says his only competition is Kendrick and Cole and you say that’s not how to put it, which other way do you think he can make it seem bragging and to let African rappers know he’s above them? 😂— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) May 10, 2024
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