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Outstanding musicians honoured at Medimafo Western Music Awards
The 2024 edition of the Medimafo Western Music Awards (WMA) took center stage in a spectacular celebration of musical talent and creativity from the Western Region of Ghana.
Held at the GPHA Auditorium in Takoradi on the 21st September, 2024, the night saw some of the region’s finest talents being recognized for their exceptional contributions to the music industry.
The event, organized under the theme Diversity in Peace and by Westline Entertainment showcased a rich blend of musical genres, affirming the Western Region’s diverse soundscape.
The highlight of the evening was SK Frimpong, the undisputed star, sweeping three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for his inspirational song ‘Faithful God.’ His impressive triumph in gospel categories further cements his influence in the Ghanaian music scene.
In the highly competitive Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year category, Kofi Kinaata won with his hit song ‘Effiakuma Love,’ which continues to dominate the airwaves. Ewuraba Eesi’s fan-favorite track earned her ‘Western Regional Most Popular Song of the Year.’
Highlife and hiplife continued to hold their ground, with Fameye taking home the ‘Highlife Artiste of the Year’ award and Nero X clinching ‘Highlife Song of the Year’ with ‘Medo Wiase,’ a collaboration featuring Tinny.
On the hiplife front, Bobo Dada B won the ‘Hiplife Artiste of the Year’ while BlaQ Mic’s ‘Botom Ay3 Shi’ earned ‘Hiplife Song of the Year.’
Other notable winners included Mrr Cloudy as ‘Hip Hop Artiste of the Year,’ Walley Bonsu as ‘Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year’ and Naomi Assani for ‘Urban Song of the Year.’ The ‘Best Rapper of the Year’ honor went to Ayesem, further solidifying his position as one of the region’s leading lyricists.
The night also celebrated Jakebeat Gh with ‘Producer of the Year,’ and Kobby Yankey recognized as ‘Best Instrumentalist.’ Sunshine Selina shone in the diaspora category, winning both ‘Western Diaspora Artiste of the Year’ and ‘Best Music Video of the Year’ for her collaboration with Joyce Blessing on ‘Confirm.’
The awards were graced by numerous notable personalities, including Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Arthur, CEOs of Skyy Media Group, Nana Egya Kwamina XI, Chief of Apremdo, Fiifi Buckman, NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Kwesimintsim, Mr. Johnson Assasie, CEO of Jonamass Ventures and Mr. Justice Acquah, MD of Sankofa Prestea Mines, among others.
The 2024 Medimafo Western Music Awards once again reinforced its position as the premier platform for celebrating the talents of the Western Region. The fusion of different genres, vibrant performances, and influential figures made it a night to remember, uniting the region’s music lovers under the banner of peace and diversity.
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TGMA unveils nominees this Saturday
The air is electric in Ghana’s music scene as the long-anticipated nominee announcement for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is nearly here.
Music lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 15, when the nominees will be revealed live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards official social media channels.
This year’s nominations promise to be some of the most competitive yet. After weeks of submissions and meticulous deliberations, music fans across the country will finally learn which artists and groups will be contending for the highly coveted awards.
The Road to the Nominees Announcement
It all began on January 21, 2025, when nominations officially opened for the TGMA. Artists and groups had until 16th February to submit their works released between January 1, and December 31, 2024.
The response was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1,500 entries pouring in from more than 130 talented artists and groups—a true testament to the dynamic and ever-growing nature of Ghana’s music industry.
The Deliberation Process
Once the deadline passed, an expert panel of industry insiders and stakeholders rolled up their sleeves for the daunting task of sifting through the entries.
The review process was thorough, with each submission evaluated based on a set of specific criteria to ensure only the most deserving artists and groups made it onto the shortlist.
The final selections were validated by the TGMA board and key industry players, ensuring transparency and fairness every step of the way.
The Big 5 Categories: The Showstoppers
While every category brings its own set of thrills, the Big 5 awards are the ultimate crown jewels. These prestigious categories will be revealed live on TV3 on Saturday, 15th March, it includes; Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, New Artiste and Artiste of the Year.
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards: Celebrating Excellence
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards play an essential role in showcasing and celebrating the best of Ghana’s musical talent. By recognizing excellence, the awards inspire artists to reach new creative heights while fueling the growth of the industry.
They also serve as a unifying force, bringing together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers in a shared celebration of Ghanaian music.
With Ghana’s top artists and groups battling it out for the prestigious honors, the anticipation is at an all-time high. As the music industry continues to evolve, the TGMA remains a true benchmark of excellence.
Entertainment
Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
