Tag: VGMA 2017

#VGMANostalgia: 2016 – Of EL’s Crowning

Let’s admit, the EL announcement caught us all by surprise. EL too! Did you see his face when he was announced as overall winner? In many ways, he saved the night..not necessarily as a laudable opening set, but for winning Artist of the Year. Else, what would we have to speak about? The show was […]

Samini, MzVee, Medikal, Guru for #VGMA2017 nominees jam, Sunyani

Popular contemporary acts Samini, Guru, MzVee, Medikal, and Nacee have all been named for the Sunyani leg of this year’s edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards nominees jam. Slated for the Sunyani Coronation Park on March 11, the night will also see explosive performances from  Confession hitmaker Kofi Kinaata, rapper FlowKing Stone, Ras Kuuku, Mabel […]

#VGMA2017: Sarkodie, EL, Medikal, Stonebwoy up for Overall Artist of the Year award

Reigning VGMA Artist of the Year EL, Sarkodie, an dancehall singer Stonebwoy have, over the past couple of years, become familiar names in the esteemed category. This year too, they make a bold appearance in the category, alongside BET nominee MzVee, powerful Gospel singer  Joe Mettle, and fast-rising AMG rapper Medikal. This category, like several […]

#VGMA2017: Medikal, Eugy, Ebony, Fancy Gadam make Best New Act list

Nominations are being announced for various categories for this year’s edition of the annual VGMAs. Among the most anticipated categories is that off of  Best New Act.  Connoisseurs assert that  this year,  the category has generated more traction than perhaps even the coveted Artist of the Year honor due to how much effort emerging acts […]

#VGMA2017: Nominees for Reggae/Dancehall, Highlife, Gospel Artist of the Year announced

Organisers of the annual VGMA awards are currently unveiling nominees for various categories in the scheme. The latest batch consists of Reggae/Dancehall, Highlife, Gospel Artist of the Year. Stonebwoy, Ras Kuuku, Samini, Ebony, Rudebwoy Ranking, and MzVee were all selected for the Reggae /Dancehall category. Bisa KDei, Becca, and Kofi Kinaata made the cut for Highlife Artist […]

#VGMA2017: M.anifest, E.L, Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame for Hiphop Song of the Year

More nominees have been unveiled for this year’s edition of the esteemed Ghana Music Awards scheme. The latest list consists categories for Afropop Song of the Year, Hiphop Song of the Year, and Reggae/ Dancehall Song of the Year. This year, the hiphop scene has been very vibrant  not just due the churning out of […]

#VGMA2017: Stonebwoy looks to retain Best Reggae/ Dancehall Song of the Year award

More nominees have been unveiled for this year’s edition of the esteemed Ghana Music Awards scheme. The latest list consists categories for Afropop Song of the Year, Hiphop Song of the Year, and Reggae/ Dancehall Song of the Year. Stonebwoy stakes a strong case in the  Reggae/ Dancehall Song of the Year with his rework of […]

#VGMA2017: Nacee, Sonnie Badu, Piesie Esther, others for Gospel Song of the Year award

Nominees are currently being announced for this year’s edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards which comes off April 8th at the Accra International Conference Centre. Contestants will face off in various categories including the coveted Artist of the Year Award. Rapper EL (born Elom Adabla) is current holder of that laurel. Nominees for VGMA […]

#VGMA2017: Sarkodie, Guru, VVIP, Kinaata face off for Hiplife Song of the Year

Nominees are currently being announced for this year’s edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards which comes off April 8th at the Accra International Conference Centre. Contestants will face off in various categories including the coveted Artist of the Year Award. Rapper EL ( born Elom Adabla) is current holder of that laurel. For the […]