Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2019: Full list of nominees

Now taking place for the third time, the award scheme was designed to recognise the work of Ghanaian artists working in and outside of the country. 

The list sees such stalwarts of Ghana's music scene as Shatta Wale, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy receive nominations. Popular up-and-coming acts, including Kuami Eugene, King Promise and Kidi, are also nominated, an indication of 2018 as a great year for younger talents.  

According to the organisers of the event, the public will contribute to the selection of winners by voting via the official website.

All the nominees below:

Best Album

• Untamed – Samini
• Reign  – Shatta Wale
• Rockstar – Kuami Eugene
• Shay on You – Wendy Shay 
• Matters of the Heart – Akwaboah
• Journey of Judah – Guru
• I Believe – Diana Hamilton

Best Song

• 'Top Skanka' – Stonebwoy 
• 'Wish Me Well'  – Kuami eugene 
• 'Can’t let you Go' – Sarkodie ft King promise
• 'I Miss You Die' – Captain Planet ft Kidi 
• 'My Level' – Shatta Wale 
• 'CCTV' – King Promise ft Mugeez X Sarkodie 
• 'Woara' – Kwesi Arthur 
• 'Obiaa wone Master' – Yaa Pono

Best Gospel Artist

• Diana Antwi Hamilton
• Ev. Ik Anning 
• Joyce blessing
• Koda
• Joe Mettle 
• Obaapa Christy 

Best Hiplife/Rap Act

• Obibini 
• Joey B
• Captain Planet 
• Kwesi Arthur
• Yaa Pono
•  D Black
•  Medikal 
• Sarkodie 
• Manifest 
• Teephlow 

Best Reggae/Dancehall Act

• Stonebwoy 
• Shatta Wale 
• AK Songstress 
• Samini 
• Rudebwoy Ranking
• Epixode

Best Highlife Act

• Kuami Eugene 
• KiDi 
• Akwaboah 
• King promise 
• Adina

Best Music Producer

• Killbeatz
• Kaywa
• MOG
• Jeribeatz 
• Mixmaster Garzy 

Best Music Video

• Sarkodie ft King Promise – 'Can’t let you go'
• Joey B – 'Stables'
• Shatta Wale – 'Gringo'
• Stonebwoy ft Sean Paul – 'Most original'
• Captain Planet ft Kidi – 'I miss u Die'
• Okyeame Kwame ft Wutah – 'Bra'
• King Promise ft Wizkid – 'Tokyo'
• R2bees – 'We de Vibe' 

Best Collaboration

• 'How much' (remix) – Medikal ft Sarkodie & Omar Sterling 
• 'I Miss You Die' – Captain Planet ft Kidi
• 'Kpo k3k3' – Stonebwoy ft Medikal, DarkoVibes, Kelvyn Boy & Kwesi Arthur 
• 'Boys Kasa' – R2bees ft King Promise,Kwesi Arthur, Darkovibes, Rjz, Spacely, Humble Dis, Medikal, B4bonah
• 'CCTV' – King Promise ft Sarkodie & Mugeez
• 'Katiboom' – Kwaw Kese ft Medikal, Pappy Kojo, Ball J  
• 'Stables' – Joey B ft La Meme
• 'Obiaa wone Master' – Yaa Pono ft Stonebwoy 
• 'Love Me Now' – Feli Nuna ft Stonebwoy
• 'That Thing' – Article Wan ft Patapaa

 Best New Act

• Kofi Mole 
• Kelvynboy
• Wendy Shay
• Kwesi Slay 
• La Meme Gang
• Dope Nation
• Real MC 
• Eshun 
• Dahlin Gage 
• Quamina MP

Best Group

• Dope Nation
• R2Bees
• La Meme Gang 
• Praye 

Best Female Act

• Wendy Shay
• Eshun
• Efya 
• Sista Afia
• Petrah
• Freda Rhymes
• Adina 
• Feli Nuna 

Best Male Act

• Kuami Eugene
• King Promise
• Kwesi Arthur 
• Samini 
• Stonebwoy
• Sarkodie 
• Joey B
• Shatta Wale 
• Fancy Gadam

Best TV Personality (Male)

• Abeiku Santana 
• Jason El Ahga
• John Hughes
• Giovanni Caleb
• Akrobeto 
• Patrice Ameghashie
• Bliss King
• Rev Erskine

Best TV Personality (Female)

• Nana Aba Anamoah
• Regina van Helvet 
• Jacklyn Acquaye
• Selly Gulley
• Shirley Tibilla (Cookie Tee)

Best Radio Personality (Male) 

• Antoine Mensah (LiveFM)
• Erskine Whyte (YFM)
• Joel Orleans (YFM)
• Elvis Crystal (Pluzz FM)
• Dr Poundz (Hitz FM)
• Lexis Bill (Joy FM)
•  Brown Berry

Best Radio Personality (Female) 

• Berla Mundi
• AJ Sarpong 
• Caroline Sampson 
• MsNaa 
• Jeremie 
• Shirley Tibilla (Cookie Tee)

Best DJ

• Dj MicSmith
• Dj Slim 
• Dj Vyrusky 
• Dj Millzy 
• Iphone DJ
• DJ switch 

Best Entertainer of the Year

• DKB
• Shatta Wale 
• Stonebwoy 
• Kuami Eugene 
• Medikal
• Sarkodie
• Abeiku Santana
• Afia Schwarzenegger 

Best Male Artist – African 

• Davido 
• Mr Eazi 
• Wizkid 
• Casper Nyovest
• Toofan 
• Patoranking 
• Burna boy 

Best Female Artist – African 

• Teni 
• Yemi Alade 
• Tiwa Savage
• Simi
• Victoria Kimani

Best Actress

• Fella Makafui 
• Moesha Buodong
• Salma Mumin
• Jackie Appiah
• Yvonne Nelson
• Rabby Bray
• Nana Ama Mcbrown
• Nadia Buari
• Kisa Gbekle

Best Actor 

• Van Vicker
• Kwadwo Nkansah
• Kalybos
• Akrobeto
• Toosweet Anan
• John Dumelo 
• Prince David Osei
• Adjetey Anang
• Yaw dabo

Best Movie Director

• Azali – Kwabena Gyansah
• The Burial of Kojo – Blitz the Ambassador 
• Sidechic Gang – Peter Sedufia
• Badluck Joe – Ramesh Jai
• New Adabraka – Eddie Nartey

Best Comedian

• DKB
• Warris
• SDK Dele
• Funny face
• Maame Esi Forson
• Clemento
• Richard Gideon (Ntim)

Best Ghana/US DJ

• DJ Akua
• DJ Kojack
• DJ Youngkofi
• DJ Slim
• DJ Bonsu
• DJ Nitemare
• DJ Rbnice

Best Ghana/US New ACT

• Ebo
• Vintage Papi
• Ohene Ntow
• DJ Akuaa
• Jay Aura 
• Mike Nice
• Quodjoe
• Junior US
• Kenny Crocker

Best Sports Personality  

• Thomas Partey
• Andre Dede Ayew
• Jordan Ayew
• Abdulai Mukarama
• Akwasi Frimpong 
• Isaac Dogbe

Best Ghana/Canada Act

• Freeman Nadawo
• Kwame Vista
• Bella Tee
• Kwesi Slim flex
• Nina Ricchie 
• Filly Twinz
• Kevin Cole
• A O Gorman

Best Record Label

• Black Avenue Musiq
• Rufftown Records
• Lynx Entertainment 
• Highly Spiritual Music

Best Ghana/US Comedian 

• Skinnyman 
• Ebaby Kobby
• Kappacinco
• Mr Cocoyam
• Ms. Ayodelay

Best Entrepreneur Act

• D Black
• Coded
• Captain Planet 
• Edem
• Becca
• Trigmatic

Best Ghana/US Act 

• Nana Nyc 
• Theo Tizo
• Jay hover 
• Ksoul 
• Della$ie
• Showboy
• Lighter Tod 
• Mobeat Bang

Best Ghana/US Album/EP  

• Aura – Jay Aura 
• Afroking – NanaNYC 
• Born prince die King – Ohenentow
• Burning Desire – Kofi Mante 
• Dreams to Success – Jamin Beats 

Best Dance – US 

• Ghana Boi
• Lydrock
• Hooliboy
• Iambemes 
• DhatboyAJ

Best Ghana/US Event Promoter

• The Big Five 
• Dream GH 
• Black Starz
• G.R.I.D.D
• Nana Frimpong

Best Ghana/Diaspora Act 

• Stormzy
• Big Shaq
• Eugy 
• Friyie 
• Michael Blackson

Best Ghana/US Online/Radio Show 

• The ABS Show 
• Irap Tv 
• Andinkra  Radio 
• Highlife Radio
• Golden Radio 
• Sankofa Radio
• HER TV

Entertainment Blog of the Year

• Ameyawdebrah.com
• Nkonkonsa.com
• Ronnieiseverywhere
• Pulseghana.com
• Yemmeybaba.com
• Zionfelix