Ghana: Western Music Awards slated for 7 August

Now in its fifth iteration, the annual event is put together by Westline Entertainment to recognise artistic feats in the Western Region of Ghana. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the ceremony will be held at the Best Western Plus Atlantic Hotel with limited attendees, and will be broadcast virtually.

Trophies will be presented across 26 categories. Three individuals, including media mogul Wilson Arthur, will receive honorary awards. Last year, highlife singer Fameye walked away with the coveted Artist of the Year prize at the event. Other previous winners include Kofi Kinaata, Ayesem, Aya Ramzy and DopeNation.

“This year’s edition is of keen interest to us because for five years we have had the unflinching support of the showbiz players and the people of the Western Region,” WMAs public relations officer Nana Kwesi Coomson said.

The Awards will be broadcast across WMAs’ social media handles, with three local radio stations livestreaming the programme.

Artist of the Year

• Ayesem
• Keche
• Fameye
• DopeNation
• Navah
• SK Frimpong

Afropop Song of the Year

• ‘Go Down’ by Prince Keemo
• ‘Matter’ by Kilo
• ‘Hard Feelings’ by Qwesi Flex
• ‘Rain On My Eyes (R.O.M.E)’ by Reign Godz ft. Kiubama
• ‘Baa Sumo Mi’ by Kay Bryn
• ‘Bad Man’ by DJ Edita ft. Abi.Deen
• ‘Obolo’ by Fameye ft. Mr Eazi
• ‘Makoma’ by Nero X

EP/ Album Of The Year

• The Journey by Qwesi Flex
• Diamond in the Slum by Demzi
• Legacy by Ayesem
• Split by Abi.Deen
• Greater Than by Fameye
• Greater Love by Navah

Best Collaboration of the Year

• ‘Only You’ by PO Kwabena Donkor ft. Joyce Blessing
• ‘God of Miracle’ by Janerita ft. Kofi Kinaata
• ‘Blak Revolution Cypher’ by Blak Revolution
• ‘Something’ by Origee ft. Bobo Dada Bee
• ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
• ‘Brother Man’ by Aya Ramzy B ft. Qwesi Flex
• ‘Long Life’ by Fameye ft. Kwesi Arthur
• ‘Medofo Pa’ by Navah ft. Joe Mettle

Best Female Artist of the Year

• Evangelist Ernestina Koney
• Naf Kassi
• Essy Mondi
• Yvonne Menz
• Naana Blu

Best Group of the Year

• YSE
• Keche
• Westside Gang
• DopeNation
• FNF
• Apowa Youth Choir
• Anlo Soldier

Best Rapper of the Year

• Reign Godz
• Ayesem
• Origee
• Weaporn
• The Township
• Nemisis Loso

Best Video of the Year

• ‘Only You’ by PO Kwabena Donkor ft. Joyce Blessing
• ‘Still Waiting’ by Qwesi Flex
• ‘Bounce’ by Slim Drumz
• ‘Love Reigns’ by Ayesem
• ‘Barman’ by Essi Mondy
• ‘Hear Say’ by YSE
• ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
• ‘King’ by The Township
• ‘Long Life’ by Fameye ft. Kwesi Arthur
• ‘Thank God’ by DopeNation
• ‘Oye Hit’ by Tray Zee ft. Kofi Kinaata

Best Entertainment Show Host of the Year

• Mc Bobby Zaro
• Air Marshal Peacemaker
• Feeling Daddy
• Ato Kwamina Otoo D’Gem
• Macall Mensah

Gospel Artist of the Year

• PO Kwabena Donkor
• Joojo Eshun
• Janerita
• Yvonne Menz
• Navah
• SK Frimpong

Gospel Song of the Year

• ‘Only You’ by PO Kwabena Donkor ft. Joyce Blessing
• ‘Dedew’ by Braa Ownes
• ‘Higher Praise’ by Evang. Ernestina Koney
• ‘God Of Miracle’ by Janerita ft. Kofi Kinaata
• ‘Medofo Pa’ by Navah ft. Joe Mettle

Highlife Artist of the Year

• Naf Kassi
• Qwesi Flex
• Kweysi Swat
• Fameye
• Naana Blu

Highlife Song of the Year

• ‘Odo Pa’ by Naf Kassi
• ‘Still Waiting’ by Qwesi Flex
• ‘Missing Heart’ by Enal Tribes
• ‘I Had Known’ by Kweysi Swat
• ‘This Is Highlife’ by Naana Blu
• ‘Ogya’ by Nero X ft. Ja20 and Countryman Songo
• ‘Adwuma’ by Anlo Soldiers

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• Slim Drumz
• Reign Godz
• Abi.Deen
• The Township
• Nemisis Loso

Hip Hop Song of the Year

• ‘Yewo Vibes’ by Reign Godz ft. Lasking Trobe and Bizzy Smasher
• ‘Bounce’ by Slim Drumz
• ‘Time Up’ by Ayesem Ft. Eye Judah
• ‘Killer’ by Hyndu
• ‘Mafia’ by Origee
• ‘Drip’ by Abi.Deen ft. Casta Troy
• ‘Cuba’ by The Township
• ‘Bad’ by DopeNation

Hiplife Artist of the Year

• Bobo Dada Bee
• Ayesem
• Origee
• Keche
• Weaporn
• Dopenation

Hiplife Song of the Year

• ‘Better Days’ by Bobo Dada Bee ft. Kofi Kinaata
• ‘Something’ by Origee ft. Bobo Dada Bee
• ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
• ‘By June’ by Ayesem
• ‘Okomfour Kwaadee’ by Fameye
• ‘Thank God’ by DopeNation ft. Kofi Kinaata

Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year

• ‘Sore’ by Yaw Tog
• ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
• ‘Dw3’ by Mr Drew and Krymi ft. Sarkodie
• ‘Enjoyment’ by KiDi
• ‘Open Gate’ by Kuami Eugene
• ‘La Hustle Rmx’ by Medikal ft. Criss Waddle and Joey B
• ‘Adom (Grace)’ by Diana Hamilton
• ‘Money’ by Kweku Flick
• ‘Happy Day’ by Sarkodie ft Kuami Eugene
• ‘Ataa Adwoa’ by Bosom P-Yung
• ‘Something Nice’ by Kofi Kinaata ft. Patoranking

Most Popular Regional Song of the Year

• ‘Better Days’ by Bobo Dada Bee ft. Kofi Kinaata
• ‘Weekend’ by Qwesi Flex
• ‘90’s Badbois’ by Willisbeatz ft. Afezi Perry
• ‘Perseverance’ by TJDJ ft. Kebre and Nemisi Loso
• ‘Brother Man’ by Aya Ramzy B ft. Qwesi Flex
• ‘Something’ by Origee ft. Bobo Dada Bee
• ‘Devils Work Cover’ by Weaporn
• ‘By June’ by Ayesem
• ‘Capital Town’ by FNF

New Artist of the Year

• Braa Owens
• Janerita
• Prince Keemo
• Kilo
• Slim Drumz
• Kay Bryn
• Mhr Kay
• Naana Blu

Radio DJ of the Year

• DJ Edita
• Mr X
• DJ Storm
• DJ Wasty Kay
• TJ DJ

Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year

• SeekJah
• NeffGee
• Fresha Bone
• Demzi
• BlaqkMallam Fyah

Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year

• ‘Stop’ by NeffGee ft. Demzi
• ‘Life Struggles’ by Fresha Bone
• ‘Diamond In the Slum’ by Demzi
• ‘Lit Up’ by Kebra
• ‘Finest (Dem Fi Nuh)’ by Humble
• ‘As It Is’ by Quesi Ghana ft. Sugar Daddy

Urban Gospel Song of the Year

• ‘Do Well’ by Minister Boakye ft. Pastor Clement
• ‘Na You Be God’ by Joojo Eshun
• ‘No Body Like You’ by Rev. Christian Ennin Eshun
• ‘Who I Am’ by Navah

Best Producer of the Year

• TF Studios
• Willisbeatz
• Jakebeats
• Body Beats
• Elormbeats
• DDT Beats

Brass Band of the Year

• Nothing Late
• Super Sonic
• Golden Squad
• Blue Scout
• Evergreen Movement