MTN Liberia Music Awards 2024: All the nominees

Established in 2009, the scheme celebrates artists who continue to push boundaries and showcase Liberia’s rich musical diversity. The 2024 MLMAs will present trophies in more than 20 categories.

During last year’s ceremony, Nuchie Meek walked away with multiple trophies, including the coveted Artist of the Year prize.

This year’s most nominated artists include CIC, leading with six nominations. Following closely are Barsee and MC Caro, each with five nominations.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Artist of the Year

• Barsee
• CIC
• JZyNo
• MC Caro
• Teddyride

Producer of the Year

• Kellzbeatz
• Rap Kid
• A Cool
• Youboi
• Flexxbeatz

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• Dope-Zulu
• Hi-Def
• Mr Church
• Rueben Vicent
• Tito Gee

New Artist of the Year

• Fluxii
• Spize
• Mr. Church
• Lil Moore
• Writerman Willy
• Big Mercy

Female Artist of the Year

• Anitram
• Fluxii
• MC Caro
• Big Mercy
• Samuelyn Wilson

Afropop Song of the Year

• ‘Talk So’ – Fluxii
• ‘Eyes on You’ – JZyNo
• ‘Chop Life’ – Stunn
• ‘On My Mind’ – Anitram ft. Stunn
• ‘Melo’ – Spize
• ‘Congratulations’ – CIC

Afropop Artist of the Year

• Anitram
• L’Frankie
• CIC
• Teddyride
• JZyno
• Stunn

Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year

• ‘Never Leave My Side’ – Beenieking BS2
• ‘Baby Yo’ – AK Feeling Man
• ‘Stole My Heart’ – CanC Queen
• ‘Be with Me’ – Takun J ft. Angie Ton Ton

Video of the Year

• ‘Congratulations’ – CIC
• ‘Lions Rain Girls’ – Benji Cavali
• ‘On My Mind’ – Anitram
• ‘Low’ – Barsee

Video Director of the Year

• Faithvonic
• Jackie Russ
• Mr Dop
• Seyou Tequah Jr.

Traditional Gbema Song of the Year

• ‘Ay Hurting Them’ – Lil Moore ft. Perimeter
• ‘Besa’ – Teddyride
• ‘Hold It Tight’ – L’Frankie
• ‘Liberian Girls’ – Benji Cavali
• ‘Away’ – Kpanto
• ‘Chichipoly’ – Eric Geso

Video Director of the Year

• Sayou Tequah Jr.
• Jackie Russ
• Faithvonic
• Mr. DOP

Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year

• ‘Lorpu’ – Barsee
• ‘Lah Lay Fact’ – King Dennis
• ‘Liberia Dah Your Mate’ – MC Caro
• ‘Dirley Way’ – Fazari
• ‘Eat My Own’ – Bucky Raw

Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year

• Barsee
• Bucky Raw
• MC Caro
• King Dennis
• Fazari

International Artist of the Year

• Asake
• Olive the Boy
• Ayra Starr
• Titom and Youpee

Song of the Year

• ‘Congratulations’ – CIC
• ‘Hold It Tight’ – L’Frankie
• ‘Liberia Dah Your Mate’ – MC Caro
• ‘Lorpu’ – Barsee
• ‘Besa’ – Teddyride
• ‘Eyes on You’ – JZyno ft. Camidoh

Male Artist of the Year

• CIC
• JZyno
• King Dennis
• L’Frankie
• Barsee
• Teddyride

Collaboration of the Year

• ‘Eyes on You’ – JZyno ft. Camidoh
• ‘Datho’ – CIC ft Kelvinboy
• ‘Ay Hurting Them’ – Lil Moore ft. Perimeter
• ‘Unbalance’ – King Dennis ft A Wood
• ‘Zigzalaywah’ – Teddyride ft. Nuchie Meek

Gospel Song of the Year

• ‘New Generation’ – Samuelyn Wilson
• ‘Papa Take Control’ – Jesse Pratt
• ‘Thank You’ – Arblakolo
• ‘Stop the Wrong Song’ – Victor Jones
• ‘Holy Father’ – Imoz Diablo
• ‘Creator of the Universe’ – D Israel Zayzay

Gospel Artist of the Year

• Samuelyn Wilson
• Jesse Pratt
• Arblakolo
• Victor Jones
• Imoz Diablo

DJ of the Year

• DJ Nelly
• Spesh D’DJ
• DJ American
• DJ Aaronic
• DJ Boakai

On Air Personality of the Year

• DJ Crucifix
• DJ Weezy
• Shizzle
• Sassy Mc
• Rickslyn Myers
• Constance Joetta
• J Mark Markai

Album/EP of the Year

• ‘Still Broke’ – MC Caro
• ‘Next Chapter’ – King Dennis
• ‘Elephant’ – Barsee
• ‘Frankie FC’ – L’Frankie