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Contenders for 8th GMA-UK unveiled
Nominations for this year’s Ghana Music Awards-UK have been unveiled with some surprises and keen competition.
The event held last Thursday at Yaya La Parisienne, Labone in Accra, brought together some musicians and industry players.
Powered by Alordia Productions, the Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK 2024 will be held on Saturday, October 19, at the Grand Sapphire Hotel, Croydon, London.
Speaking at the event, the Coordinator for GMA-UK, Ernest Kwesi, expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders for their support.
According to him, GMA-UK will continue to create a platform to promote Ghanaian artistes and their music to the world.
He encouraged music lovers and fans to vote for their favourite nominees in each category from now till the main event.
Interestingly, Black Sherif, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Nacee, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and Amerado will wrestle each other for the coveted ‘Artiste Of The Year crown whiles Seven KiZs, Kasar, Lali x Lola, Keeny Ice, Kwesi Amewuga, Alaptawan
Safo Newman, Beeztrap KOTM, Fad Lan Kwekus and Kofi Badd contest for the Uncovered Artiste of the Year award.
Another keen battle will be the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, where Stonebwoy
Shatta Wale and Samini will feature.
Best Gospel of the Year Artiste category will see Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Joyce Blessing and others compete for the ultimate.
There are categories like Hip Hop Artiste of the Year, Hip Hop Song of the Year, Highlife Artiste of the Year, Best Rapper of the Year, Best Collaboration and Most Popular song of the year among others up for grabs.