The Ghana Music Awards UK (GMAUK) has set the stage for its seventh edition by revealing a compelling list of nominees across more than 40 categories.
The spectrum of nominees spans a diverse array of categories, each reflecting the richness and diversity of the Ghanaian music landscape. From “Artist of the Year” to “Producer of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” to “Uncovered Artist of the Year,” the nominations serve as a comprehensive showcase of exceptional musical achievements.
Click below for part 1 of the full list of nominees and detail of the event.
Ghana Music Awards UK 2023 Nominees
Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
- Ras Kuuku
- Epixode
- Rocky Dawuni
- Stonebwoy
- Shatta Wale
- Samini
Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
- 3 3 & 1 (Miensa Miensa Ne Baako) – Ras Kuuku
- Atia – Epixode
- Don’t Forget Me – Black Sherif
- Never Bow Down – Rocky Dawuni ft. Blvk H3ro
- On God – Shatta Wale
- Abundance – Samini
- Eyes On You ft. Stonebwoy – Maccasio
Afrobeats Artiste of the Year
- Camidoh
- King Promise
- Gyakie
- Wendy Shay
Afrobeats Song of the Year
- Kaba – Camidoh
- Something – Gyakie
- Balance It – D Jay
- Ginger – King Promise
- Jo – FBS ft. Mr Drew
- Therapy – Stonebwoy
- Carry Go – Sista Afia
Male Vocalist of The Year
- Camidoh – Kaba
- Stonebwoy – Gidiba (Firm & Strong)
- King Promise – Yaa Asantewaa ft. Frenna
- Akwaboah – My Darling ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- Kwabena Kwabena – Atia (High-life Rendition)
Female Vocalist of The Year
- Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie
- Cina Soul – Waiting ft. Camidoh
- Abiana – Shika
- Adomaa – Beginning Again
- Ewura Abena – So Far
- Ruth Adjei – Matchless Father
Instrumentalist of The Year
- Dominic Quarshie – Wayε Me Yie by Piesie Esther
- Prince Sennah – My Meditations by Diana Hamilton
- Emmanuel Bludo – Final Say (Medley) by Celestine Donkor
- Dan Grahl – Final Say (Medley) by Celestine Donkor
- Prince Hakim – Kadosh by Joe Mettle
- Ahwenepa by Kwame Yeboah
Songwriter of the Year
- Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie
- Akwaboah – Darling
- Black Sherif – Oh Paradise
- Fameye – Thank You
- Diana Hamilton – My Meditations
- Ewura Abena – This Far
- Epixode – Atia (High-life Rendition)
Best Group of The Year
- FRA!
- Bethel Revival Choir
- Dope Nation
- Keche
Best Rapper of The Year
- Medikal – Scarface
- Strongman – Goated
- Sarkodie – Country Side ft. Black Sherif
- Amerado – Obiaa Boa
- Eno Barony – The Finish Line ft. Amerado
- Lyrical Joe – Hmmhm
Best Collaboration of The Year
- FBS – Jo ft. Mr Drew
- Sarkodie – Country Side ft. Black Sherif
- Epixode – Atia (High-life Rendition) ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- Amerado – Grace ft. Lasmid
- Frank Naro – Koom ft. Fameye
- Sarkodie – Labadi ft. King Promise
- DJ Breezy – Outside (Abonten) ft. Kwesi Arthur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod
- Dj Vyrusky – Body Body ft. KiDi & Camidoh
- FRA! – You Dey Feel The Vibe ft. Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta (Thousand)
New Artiste of The Year
- Lasmid
- D Jay
- DJ Azonto
- Skyface SDW
- Gambo
Most Popular Song of the Year
- Country Side – Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif
- Friday Night – Lasmid
- Wayε Me Yie – Piesie Esther
- Fa No Fom – DJ Azonto
- Atia (High-life Rendition) – Epixode ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- Soja – Black Sherif
- Ofon Na Ɛdi Asɛm Fo – Daddy Lumba
- On God – Shatta Wale
Uncovered Artiste of The Year
- Essi
- Maya Blu
- Cojo Rae
- Tripcy
- Theo Vesachi
- Niashun
- Shuga Lord
- Vanilla
- Mista Myles
Producer of the Year
- MOGBeatz
- Killbeatz
- Nacee
- Kaywa
- Gomez Beatz
- Samsney Beats
- Shadrach Yawson
- Da Maker
- Beatz Vampire
- Abochi
Best Music Video of The Year
- Sarkodie – Labadi ft. King Promise
- Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie
- Black Sherif – Konogo Zongo
- Scott Evans – Best Side
- Kwabena Kwabena – Afraid To Lose You
- Stonebwoy – Therapy
- D-Black – Dindin ft. Efya
- Sista Afia – Carry Go
- FBS – Jo ft. Mr Drew
- Sefa – Enjoyment
Most Dominant Fan Base of The Year
- 69 Fans
- Gadam Nation
- Team DH
- Daddy Lumba Fans
- Shatta Movement
- BHIM Nation
- Meditants
- Team Move
- Sarknation
- Shay Gang
UK Based Best DJ
- DJ Ozberga
- DJ Invisible
- DJ P Montana
- DJ FiiFii
- DJ Master P
- DJ Paak
UK New Artiste of The Year
- Jbee
- FeelGudAlways
- Francisca Amoah
- NGB Muni
- Internal B
- Martha Brako
- Mayqueen
UK-Based Uncovered Artiste of The Year
- Kwayku
- De.ViZION
- Yaw Bossman
- Kevin Omarr
- Malisca Cardna
- Drogo
UK Based Songwriter of The Year
- De.ViZION – Cry Out Psalm 34:17
- Black Kat Gh – So Much Love
- Ohene – Say I Do
UK-Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of The Year
- GoldKay
- Ras King Bobo 1
- Denny
- Charles Kalah
- Kin Frenzee
UK-Based Afrobeats/Afropop Song of The Year
- Glow – Denny ft. Yaa Pono
- Come For Your Chocolate – Charles Kalah
- Free Your Mind – Ras King Bobo 1
- Boss Chick – Kin Frenzee
- My Girl (Remix) – GoldKay ft. David Jay
UK-Based Highlife Song of The Year
- So Much Love – Black Kat Gh feat. Kwabena Kwabena
- Hand of God – Ohene
- Cocoa – Kwadwo Obeng Barima(K.O.B)
- Twe Da – Marco Lowrey
- Wakawaka – Kay Bryn
- Shidaa remix – K. O. G ft. Captain Planet
UK Based Highlife Artiste of The Year
- Ohene
- Kwadwo Obeng Barima (K.O.B)
- Marco Lowrey
UK Based Artiste of The Year
- Goldkay
- Denny
- Charles Kalah
- Minister Kofi Nyarko
UK-Based Live Performance Band of The Year
- Ozimzim
- The Compozers
- Davison Band
- Minor Seventh
- Onipa
UK-Based Gospel Song of The Year
- Bless Me – MayQueen ft. Igwe
- Agyenkwa Hene – Samuel Sey ft. Efe Grace
- Give Me Rest – Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah
- Omo God – Alice Mckenzie ft. Morris D’Voice
- Nyame Ahyira Wo – Nana Amankwah Tiah (Ekaade) ft. Lady Ann
- Mo (Well Done) – Alex Acheampong ft. Morris Babyface
- N’Adom – Min. Kofi Nyarko ft. Minister OJ
- Blessed – Joseph Matthew
UK Based Gospel Artiste of The Year
- Samuel Sey
- Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah
- Alice McKenzie
- Nana Amankwah Tiah (Ekaade)
- Min. Kofi Nyarko
- Alex Acheampong
UK-Based Best Collaboration of The Year
- Goldkay – My Girl Remix ft. David Jay
- Francisca Amoah – Mogya Edi Bem ft. S.K. Frimpong
- Star Vicy – Kabutey ft. Welzy
- Geo Wellington – New Day Yeye ft. Zims
- Samuel Sey – Agyenkwa Hene ft Efe Grace
- Marco Lowrey – Twe Da remix ft. Medikal & Kurl Songx
- Alice McKenzie – Omo God ft Morris D’Voice
- Min. Kofi Nyarko – N’adom ft Min O.J.
- Nana Amankwah Tiah (Ekaade) – Nyame Ahyira Wo ft Lady Ann
- Black Kat Gh – So Much Love ft. Kwabena Kwabena
UK-Based Producer of The Year
- Ephraim Beatz
- Charles Kalah
- Adeshie Studios
- Da BeatMasta
- FeelGudAlways
Ghanaian Contemporary Act of The Year
- Wiyaala
- Atongo Zimba
- King Ayisoba
- K.O.G (Kweku Of Ghana)
- Santrofi
- FRA!
- Kakatsitsi
- Kyekyeku
Best Touring Band
- Gyedu-Blay & The Ambolley Sekondi Band
- Santrofi band
- FRA!
- K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade
- Dela Botri & The Hewale Sounds
- Super Opong Stars
- First Class Band
- Amamere Folk Music ‘n’ Dance Ensemble
- Afrodat Troupe
- Adesa Taloi
The diverse range of categories and exceptional nominees underscore the remarkable depth and creativity within the Ghanaian music industry.
As the anticipation builds for the grand event, these nominees represent the pinnacle of musical achievement and excellence. The Ghana Music Awards UK 7th Edition promises to be a night of celebration, recognition, and unforgettable performances.