In a self-recorded video, Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, popularly known as Kwaw Kese, a prominent figure in the Ghanaian entertainment scene, humorously advises self-proclaimed dancehall king Shatta Wale to gracefully exit the music industry and explore new avenues.

Kwaw Kese asserts that Shatta Wale’s era has come to a close, urging him to admit it and retire gracefully, while also discouraging unnecessary attacks on fellow industry players.

The renowned “Gyimii” hitmaker points out that in today’s Ghanaian entertainment landscape, prominent names like Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, Kidi, Kwesi Arthur, and Black Sherif dominate the conversation when discussing great musicians.

“Now we dey talk about Kwesi Arthur, Kuami Eugene, Kidi among others. They don’t mention your name. Because your time has passed”, he said.

Kwaw Kese questions Shatta Wale’s self-proclaimed status as an unmatched musician, highlighting that many of his songs lack substance, using “Wo maame Tw3” as a prime example of this.

“The stupid songs that you did. That your “Wo maame tw3″ and others you did where did you think you could go with it?”, he added.

“Stonebowy is doing big things with the world. If you claim you be dancehall artist and you are doing kpuu kpaa then you be jon”, he added.

 

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The nominations for the 2023 award ceremony have been announced by the Ghana Music Awards UK organizers. The nominees’ gala night for the 2023 Ghana Music Awards UK took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, August 4, 2023.

The event hosted by KMJ saw top-tier industry players present on the night including performances by FBS and Perez Musik

Sarkodie, Black Sherif, and Stonebwoy are just a few of the well-known performers to receive many nominations in a range of categories, including Best Male Artist, Best Highlife Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Song of the Year, Artiste Of The Year, and others.

Check the full list of nominees below

1. Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of The Year

● Black Sherif

● Sarkodie

● Medikal

● Amerado

● DJ Azonto

● Lasmid

2. Hiplife/Hip Hop Song of The Year

● Friday Night – Lasmid

● Scarface – Medikal

● Grace – Amerado ft. Lasmid

● Ewiase – Kweku Flick

● Country Side – Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif

● Soja – Black Sherif

● Fa No Fom – DJ Azonto

● Benzo – Malcom Nuna

● Kwacha – YPee ft. Yaw TOG

● Pressure – Kimilist

● Obaa Hemaa – Skyface SDW ft. O’Kenneth, Reggie, Beeztrap KOTM, Kwaku DMC & Jay Bahd

3. Highlife Song of The Year

● Atia (High-life Rendition) – Epixode ft. Kwabena Kwabena

● Adidede – Adina

● Adom – Kwesi Arthur

● Have Mercy – Kofi Kinaata

● Champagne – KiDi

● My Darling – Akwaboah ft. Kwabena Kwabena

● Outside (Abonten) – DJ Breezy ft. Kwesi Arthur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod

● Afraid to Lose You – Kwabena Kwabena

● Ofon Na Ɛdi Asɛm Fo – Daddy Lumba

● Settle – Gambo ft. Keche

4. Highlife Artiste of The Year

● Adina

● Kofi Kinaata

● KiDi

● Akwaboah

● Kwabena Kwabena

5. Gospel Song of The Year

● Wayε Me Yie – Piesie Esther

● My Meditations – Diana Hamilton

● Final Say (Medley) – Celestine Donkor

● Mala – MOGmusic

● This Far – Ewura Abena

6. Gospel Artiste of The Year

● Piesie Esther

● Diana Hamilton

● Celestine Donkor

● MOGmusic

7. Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of The Year

● Ras Kuuku

● Epixode

● Rocky Dawuni

● Stonebwoy

● Shatta Wale

● Samini

8. 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

9. Afrobeats Artiste of The Year

● Camidoh

● King Promise

● Gyakie

● Wendy Shay

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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)

15. Best Group of The Year

● FRA!

● Bethel Revival Choir

● Dope Nation

● Keche

16. 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

17. 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)

18. New Artiste of The Year

● Lasmid

● D Jay

● DJ Azonto

● Skyface SDW

● Gambo

19. 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

20. Artiste of the Year

● Black Sherif

● Piesie Esther

● Stonebwoy

● Sarkodie

● King Promise

● Shatta Wale

21. Uncovered Artiste of The Year

● Essi

● Maya Blu

● Cojo Rae

● Tripcy

● Theo Vesachi

● Niashun

● Shuga Lord

● Vanilla

● Mista Myles

22. Producer of The Year

● MOGBeatz

● Killbeatz

● Nacee

● Kaywa

● Gomez Beatz

● Samsney Beats

● Shadrach Yawson

● Da Maker

● Beatz Vampire

● Abochi

23. 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

24. 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

25. UK Based Best DJ

● DJ Ozberga

● DJ Invisible

● DJ P Montana

● DJ FiiFii

● DJ Master P

● DJ Paak

26. UK New Artiste of The Year

● Jbee

● FeelGudAlways

● Francisca Amoah

● NGB Muni

● Internal B

● Martha Brako

● Mayqueen

26. UK Based Uncovered Artiste of The Year

● Kwayku

● De.ViZION

● Yaw Bossman

● Kevin Omarr

● Malisca Cardna

● Drogo

27. UK Based Songwriter of The Year

● De.ViZION – Cry Out Psalm 34:17

● Black Kat Gh – So Much Love

● Ohene – Say I Do

29. UK Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of The Year

● GoldKay

● Ras King Bobo 1

● Denny

● Charles Kalah

● Kin Frenzee

30. 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

31. 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

32. UK Based Highlife Artiste of The Year

● Ohene

● Kwadwo Obeng Barima (K.O.B)

● Marco Lowrey

33. UK Based Artiste of The Year

● Goldkay

● Denny

● Charles Kalah

● Minister Kofi Nyarko

34. UK Based Live Performance Band of The Year

● Ozimzim

● The Compozers

● Davison Band

● Minor Seventh

● Onipa

35. 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

36. UK Based Gospel Artiste of The Year

● Samuel Sey

● Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah

● Alice McKenzie

● Nana Amankwah Tiah (Ekaade)

● Min. Kofi Nyarko

● Alex Acheampong

37. 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

38. UK Based Producer of The Year

● Ephraim Beatz

● Charles Kalah

● Adeshie Studios

● Da BeatMasta

● FeelGudAlways

39. Ghanaian Contemporary Act of The Year

● Wiyaala

● Atongo Zimba

● King Ayisoba

● K.O.G (Kweku Of Ghana)

● Santrofi

● FRA!

● Kakatsitsi

● Kyekyeku

40. 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

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Here is the complete list of winners at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), which was held on Saturday, the 6th of May 2023.

The celebration, now in its 24th edition, honours outstanding artistic achievements in a variety of musical genres, including highlife, hiplife, Afropop, and gospel.

Black Sherif, King Promise and Sarkodie headed into the 2023 VGMAs as the most nominated acts with 15, 14 and 10 nods, respectively.

Black Sherif and gospel singer Piesie Esther were the front-runners in the Artist of the Year contest on the night before the awards, and they dominated conversations among industry observers and fans alike.

Along with the winner from the previous year, KiDi, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, King Promise, Camidoh, and Joe Mettle are also up for the coveted award.

Here are the full list of winners:

Artiste of the Year

Black Sherif ————- winner
Stonebwoy
Sarkodie
King Promise
Camidoh
Kidi
Piesie Esther
Joe Mettle

Most Popular Song of the Year

Camidoh – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun
Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif
Black Sherif – Kweku the traveller ———– winner
Lasmid – Friday Night
Kelvyn Boy – Down flat
Gyakie – Something
Wendy Shay – Survivor
Kidi – Blessed ft. Mavado
Stonebwoy – Therapy
Piesie Esther – Waye Me Yie

Record of the Year

King Promise – Yaa Asantewaa ft Frenna
Adomaa – Beginning Again
Perez Muzik – Hewale lala
Stonebwoy – Therapy
Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif
Gyakie – Far away ———- Winner

Best Gospel Song

Celestine Donkor – Final Say
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie ——– Winner
Diana Hamilton – My Meditation
Joe Mettle – Kadosh
Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala
Bethel Revival Choir – Tegbe Tegbe (Edwin Dadson)
Awura Abena – This Far
MOG Music – Mala

Best New Artiste

Lasmid ———– winner
Djay
Malcom Nuna
Jay Bhad
Ewuraabena
Dj Azonto
Chief One

Album of the Year

Black Sherif – The Villain I Never Was
Sarkodie – Jamz
Gyakie – My Diary
King Promise – 5 Star ———— winner
Kwesi Authur – Son of Jacob
Joe Mettle – The Kadosh

Best Rap Performance Nominees

Medikal – Scarface
Strongman – Goated
Amerado – Obiaa boa ———— winner
Lyrical Joe – 5th August 6
Teephlow – 6feet

International Collaboration of the Year
Camidoh – – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun ——— winner
Kidi – Touch it ft Tyga
King Promise – Ten Toes ft Omah Lay
Kidi – Blessed ft Mavado
MzVee – Dumebi ft Yemi Alade
King Promise – Run to you ft Chance the Rapper & Vic Mensa
Sarkodie – Better days ft Buju

Collaboration of the Year

FBS – Jo ft Mr Drew
Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif ——— winner
Epixode – Atiaa ft Kwabena Kwabena
Amerado – Grace ft Lasmid
DJ Breezy – Abonten ft Kwesi Authur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod
Bethel Revival Choir ft Edwin Dadson – Tegbe Tegbe
Sarkodie – Labadi ft King Promise

Best African Artiste

Ayra Starr
Libianca
Burna Boy
Asake —————- winner
Kizz Daniel
The Therapist

Songwriter of the Year Nominees

Piesie Esther – Waye Me Yie
Black Sherif – Oh Paradise
Perez Muzik – Hewale lala ——- winner
Fameye – Thank You
Diana Hamilton – My Meditation
Ewurabena – This Far

Best Highlife Artiste

Kofi Kinaata —————— winner
Akwaboa
Kuami Eugene
Abiana

Best Hiplife/ Hiphop Artiste

Black Sherif
Sarkodie ————— winner
Kwesi Authur
Medikal
Amerado
Strongman

Best Hip-Hop Song 

Black Sherif – Kweku the traveller ———– winner
Amerado – Obiaa boa
Sarkodie – Country side ft Black Sherif
Malcom Nuna -Benzo
Kwesi Authur – Drama
Medikal – Scarface

Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste

Camidoh
King Promise ——- winner
Gyakie
Kidi
Wendy Shay
Kelvyn Boy

Best Reggae/ Dancehall Artiste

Ras Kuuku
Epixode
Rocky Dawuni
Stonebwoy ———– winner
Samini

Best Gospel Artiste

Piesie Esther ————- winner
Joe Mettle
Perez Muzik
Diana Hamilton
Celestine Donkor
MOG Music

Best Female Vocal Performance

Piesie Esther
Niella ———– Winner
Enuonyam
Cina Soul
Abiana
Adomaa

Best Male Vocal Performance

Camidoh
Kyei Mensah
Perez Muzik ———– Winner
Stonebwoy
King Promise

Best Music Video

Black Sherif – Konogo Zongo ——- winner
Stonebwoy – Therapy
Piesie Esther – Waye me yie
Stonebwoy – Gidigba
Sarkodie – Labadi ft King Promise
Kidi – Touch It remix ft Tyga
Scott Evans – Best Side
Kwabena Kwabena – Afraid to lose you

Producer of the Year

Mog Beatz ——— winner
Atown
Phantom
Shadrach Yawson
Guilty Beatz
Kill Beatz
Liquid Beatz
Samnsey

Audio Engineer of the Year

Chopz – Yaa Asantewaa
Qube – Beginning Again
Perez Muzik – Hewale lala
Supa Dups – Therapy
Possigee – Country Side
Altra Nova – Far Away ———– winner

Best Reggae/Dancehall Song

Konkara Jahvybz – A Go dey ft Kelvyn Boy
Ras Kuuku – 33N1
Epixode – Atia ——————— winner
Black Sherif – Don’t forget me
Rocky Dawuni – Never Bow Down ft Blvk H3ro
Maccasio – Eyes on You ft Stonebwoy

Best Afropop Song

Stonebwoy – Therapy ————- winner
Wendy Shay – Survivor
Black Sherif – Oil in my head
Dopenation – Gboza
King Promise – Ten toes ft Omah Lay
Kuami Eugene – Take away
Kidi – Blessed ft Movado
Fameye – Thank you

Best Afrobeats Song

Camidoh – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun ——— winner
Gyakie – Something
Kidi – Champagne
Djay – Balance it
King Promise – Ginger
FBS – Jo ft King Promise

Best Highlife Song

Epixode – Atia ft Kwabena Kwabena
AK Songstress – My Proposal
Adina – Adi Dede
Kwesi Authur – Adom
Kelvyn Boy – Downflat ——— winner
Kofi Kinaata – Have Mercy

Best Hiplife Song

Lasmid – Friday Night ——- Winner
Medikal – Stubborn Academy
Jay Bahd – Anadwo
DJ Breezy – Abonten ft Kwesi Authur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod
Amerado – Grace ft Lasmid
Kweku Flick – Ewiase

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• Artiste Name: Kwesi Arthur
• Song Title: Penny
• Genre: Afropop
• Country: Ghana
• Year: 2023

Kwesi Arthur recalls when he was begging for a penny, but God being so good, he is now thriving. Kwesi describes his new song.

Keeping up with the momentum with his release in 2023, Kwesi Arthur pushes a relatable song that narrates his ordeal of struggling for a living.

“Penny” serves as Kwesi Arthur’s second instalment for the year, following the video for his recent anthem, “Pain Interlude.”

Furthermore, Kwesi Arthur has been working on his forthcoming album, which has been hinted at as being available in a few months.

King Ketelby James and Gabiga were credited with the production of the song.

Quotable lyrics

I remember when we begging for penny
Now the pockets obolo, getting heavy
Oh no they can’t contain me
Oh no no they can’t contain me oh oh
I remember when we begging for penny
Now the girlies want make I pop up the cherry
Oh no they can’t contain me…

Listen up!

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Ghanaian rapper and Afropop musician, Emmanuel Kwasi Danso better known as Kwesi Arthur has revealed his biggest challenge as an artist.

The Ghanaian rapper claims that one of his biggest challenges as a rapper is being in the public eye.

He claims that one of his difficulties as an artist is his fear of being judged by the public as a result of his celebrity.

Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, the rapper said as a public figure, everyone gets to see everything about your life and also makes people have opinions and judge you. He explained that the situation makes him so uncomfortable.

“Being in the public light, like everyone seeing what you do, everyone trying to judge your moves, yeah I felt that’s a big challenge. Sometimes it gets uncomfortable, but I feel like it comes with the job I do so, I just have to swallow the pill it comes with.”

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Speaking about some of the surprises he has encountered in the music industry, Kwesi Arthur stated that “there’s a lot of lies; a lot of smoke screens”.

“It’s like a lot of CAP; a lot of lies like a lot of smoked screens. Things people put out are not what it is.”

“There was this pornography video going about, people were saying it was me, but it wasn’t actually me. But the way the person took the video, degraded the quality of the video so you couldn’t really tell and the guy had dreads like me.

Even when the original high-quality video was put out and you could clearly tell it’s not me, people were still saying oh it’s me, it’s me,” Kwesi Arthur recounted.

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Ghanaian rapper and Afropop musician, Emmanuel Kwasi Danso better known as Kwesi Arthur has revealed the career he wanted to pursue aside from music.

He disclosed that he had wanted to pursue journalism aside from his music career.

According to Kwasi Arthur, he had always desired to go college but was denied access to his Tema High School senior year WASSCE results due to debt.

“I wanted to register for the University of Ghana when I completed in 2012; I could not get into the university because my school fees were not paid so my results were blocked” he elaborated.

He however disclosed that after 2 years of completion, a friend of his got access to his results and gave it to him. But he is clueless as to how his friend did it.

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“I realized I was good at music; I could rap at a very early stage in my life,” the young artiste revealed as he disclosed how long he has pursued music.

Kwasi Arthur also revealed that he wanted to enrol in the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) to follow his goal of becoming a journalist after receiving positive results, but he was unable to pay the tuition.

“I was interested in Journalism; I applied for GIJ but I backed out because I could not pay the fees so I decided to focus on music,” he reiterated.

“Human beings make plans and God laughs,” words of the globally known rapper as an indication of his unawareness back then of how things would work out and how music would bring him to stardom.

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In Ghana, you can’t discuss rap without mentioning Kwesi Arthur, he’s been one of the most sought-after rappers in the country since breaking out in 2017 with his smash hit “Grind Day,” with a devoted and unwavering fanbase.

Fans of Kwesi Arthur have been clamouring for a new record from the BET Award nominee for quite some time.

Kwesi Arthur is a truth-teller who seeks to entertain and educate, his music will always cause involuntary gyrations of listeners’ valuable body parts, while the lyrics radiate with themes that’ll force one to contemplate what it truly means to become a Black Star that’ll illuminate the path for generations to come.

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However, another reason could be the poster boy for the new Hip hop generation is the genuine authenticity of the rapping ability.

Also, with his BET nomination and growing international exposure, it would be easy for him to switch to English in his lyrics and gain a new public.

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Quick Bio

Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior, known professionally as Kwesi Arthur, is a Ghanaian rapper, singer and songwriter from Tema, Ghana.

He rose to fame in 2017 with the hit single single “Grind day” which received widespread acclaim and a co-sign from rap heavyweights Sarkodie and Medikal.

Ghana’s young hip-hop phenomenon

Kwesi Arthur as the dazzling rise of Ghana’s black star, with the support of Apple-owned artist and music development business Platoon, his most recent full-length tape, Live From Nkrumah Krom Vol. II (Home Run), was released in 2019.

It is the sequel to his pioneering debut tape of the same name, the sophomore album featured a star-studded lineup of guests, including dancehall legends Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale, Ghanaian rap legend Sarkodie, and Nigerian acts Santi and Mr Eazi, but rather than alleviating the need for new music from Kwesi.

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However, it only heightened the anticipation for a full-length project from the Tema-based rapper, he followed up that cassette last year with the aptly titled, however, his most recent single, “Baako,” currently generating good waves

It’s a song produced by Joeboy, a rising Nigerian afrobeat musician, on which Kwesi shows off his singing ability similar to his 2020 single “Turn On The Lights.

“Baajo” is an afrobeat anthem that combines the two superstars’ talents with that of producer Yung D3mz, resulting in a surefire success.

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American rapper and singer Victor Kwesi Mensah, known professionally as Vic Mensa, has recounted the fascinating experience he had ever since he travelled to Ghana for fun and for business purposes.

Vic Mensa whose arrival was announced a few months ago was spotted hanging around with a lot of Ghanaian celebs and visited some of the most popular tourist sites in the country just to interact with the Ghanaian culture.

The Roc Nations signed rapper, who was born to a Ghanaian father and an American mother, has collaborated with a number of famous Ghanaian musicians, including Kwesi Arthur, Sarkodie, and Darko Vibes.

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Speaking with Kojo Manuel in an interview, Vic Mensa highlighted one of the most thrilling moments he had in Ghana aside from enjoying the culture and interacting with his people.

He said that night lives in Accra was a very spirited moment for him but the best was him getting his favourite Ghanaian dish, Banku with tilapia.

In addition, Vic Mensa and his colleague, Chance The Rapper are about to headline a major concert in Ghana. They recently announced this on social media as fans are in anticipation of the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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The organizers of the  Ghana music awards have announced the full list of nominees ahead of the event scheduled to take place on the 29th of October 2022.

The complete list of nominees for the 2022 edition of the yearly Ghana Music Awards UK has finally been released.

On Friday, July 1, 2022, the announcement was made at a festive event hosted by well-known media figures Doreen Avio and Blaque Boy at the Omanye Hall, Labadi Beach Hotel.

Top performers from the entertainment industry attended the announcement party. The 2022 edition of the GMA UK happens to be the 6th edition. The main award will come off on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2022 Ghana Music Awards scheduled to take place on the 29th of October 2022. in the UK.

HIPLIFE/HIP HOP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Black Sherif
Amerado
Sarkodie
D-Black
Medikal

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HIPLIFE/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Abotr3 (Patience) – Amerado ft. Black Sherif
Coachella – Sarkodie ft. Kwesi Arthur
Second Sermon – Black Sherif
Asuoden – Sista Afia ft. Kuami Eugene
Heat – Wendy Shay
Kweku The Traveller – Black Sherif
Anadwo – Kwame Yesu ft Black Sherif & Kimilist
Sika – Kimilist ft. Yaw Tog & Kwame Yesu
Holy F4K – Smallgod x Ivorian Doll x Vic Mensa x Black Sherif x Kwaku DMC
22 In Two’s – Ball J

HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

Tena Fie – Kuami Eugene
Thy Grace (Part 1) – Kofi Kinaata
Feelings – Cina Soul ft. KiDi
Obiaa – Akwaboah ft. Cina Soul
Jonathan – AK Songstress
Eboso – R2Bees
Emelia – Emelia Brobbey
Praise – Fameye

HIGHLIFE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Kofi Kinaata
Cina Soul
Akwaboah
Kuami Eugene
Fameye
Kwabena Kwabena
Sista Afia

GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

Awurade Ye – Diana Hamilton
Oluwa Is Involved – Joyce Blessing
The Glory – Obaapa Christy
Enyo – Bethel Revival ft. Joe Mettle
Yahweh – Akesse Brempong ft. MOGmusic
3y3 Woaa (It’s You) – Empress Gifty
Only You – Celestine Donkor
His Glory – Ohemaa Mercy
Hewale Lala – Perez Muzik
Piesie Esther – Wobɛdi Adanseɛ

GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Empress Gifty
Celestine Donkor
Diana Hamilton
Obaapa Christy
Ohemaa Mercy
MOG Music

REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Shatta Wale
Samini
Epixode
Stonebwoy
Larusso

REGGAE/DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR

Touch It – KiDi
Best Life – Shatta Wale
New Gen – Stonebwoy
Picture – Samini ft. Efya
Greedy Men – Stonebwoy
Odeshi – Epixode
Bunker – Kuami Eugene
Send Dem – Larruso

AFROBEATS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Kelvyn Boy
S3fa
King Promise
KiDi
Mr Drew
Darkovibes
Camidoh
Wendy Shay

AFROBEATS SONG OF THE YEAR

E Choke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew
Sugar Cane – Camidoh ft. Phantom
Down Flat – Kelvyn Boy
Dollar On You – Kuami Eugene
Choplife – King Promise ft. Patoranking
Mon Bebe – KiDi
Je M’appelle – Darkovibes ft. Davido
Enjoyment Minister – D-Black ft. Quamina MP & Stonebwoy

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Akwaboah – Ntro Naa
Luigi Maclean – Mala
King Promise – Slow Down
Joe Mettle – Ye Obua Mi (My Help)
KiDi – Bad Things

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Cina Soul – OMG
Esther Godwyl – Faithful God
Celestine Donkor – Only You
Diana Hamiliton – Awurade Ye (Do It Lord)
Niiella – Where You Are

INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR

Emmanuel Afreh
George Osei Agyekum
Emmanuel Bludo
Bright Osei
Owuraku
Dominic Quarshie
Dan Grahl
Francis Kweku Osei
Kwame Yeboah
Jo Oware

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Akwaboah – Obiaa
Fameye – Praise
Diana Hamilton – Awurade Ye (Do It, Lord)
Kofi Kinaata – Thy Grace (Part 1)
Bullet – Heat (for Wendy Shay)
Minister OJ – ‎Meduru (I Will Get There)
Celestine Donkor – Only You

BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR

Rollies & Cigars – Sarkodie
Last Verse – Strongman
The Throne – Amerado
5th August – Lyrical Joe
Wudini Anthem – Obibini
No Fear – M.anifest ft. Vic Mensa & Moliy

BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Obia – Akwaboah ft. Cina Soul
Enjoyment Minister – D-Black ft. Quamina MP & Stonebwoy
Sugar Cane – Camidoh ft. Phantom
Je M’appelle – Darkovibes ft. Davido
Coachella – Sarkodie ft. Kwesi Arthur
Choplife – King Promise ft. Patoranking
Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew
Stubborn Acadamy – Medikal ft. Shatta Wale
Abotr3 (Patience) – Amerado ft. Black Sherif
Sika remix – Sista Afia ft. Sarkodie & Kweku Flick

NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Mona 4Reall
Black Sherif
Efe Grace
Scott Evans
Lady Ophelia
Jayana
Kimilist
Malcom Nuna

MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR

Touch It – KiDi
Praise – Fameye
Kwaku The Traveller – Black Sherif
Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew
Second Sermon – Black Sherif
Sugarcane – Camidoh f Phantom
Down Flat – Kelvyn Boy
Obiaa – Akwaboah ft. Cina Soul

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Black Sherif
King Promise
KiDi
Sarkodie
Kuami Eugene
Akwaboah
Stonebwoy
Celestine Donkor
Diana Hamilton

AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Fireboy DML
Wizkid
Ckay
Focalistic
Joeboy
Tems
Kizz Daniel
Burna Boy
Ladipoe

UNCOVERED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Kentac
Yvette Ageiwaa
Talaat Yaaky
Chief One
Eva Kingful
Kwame Rhatty
Phaize
Esi Bentil
Kelly Clarke
Jonn Winner
Gambo

BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Mon Bebe – KiDi (Dir. by Rex)
Echoke – S3fa ft. Mr Drew (Dir. by Junie Annan)
Rollies and Cigars’ – Sarkodie (Dir. by Yaw Skyface)
Odeshi – Epixode (Dir. Snaresbeat)
Sad Girlz Luv Money (remix)’ – Amaarae (Dir. by Remi Laudat)
Bad Gyal – Mona 4Reall (Dir. by Rex)
Mood – Mr Drew (Dir. by Xpress Philms)
3y3 Woaa (It’s You) – Empress Gifty (Dir. by Skyweb)

MOST DOMINANT FAN BASE OF THE YEAR

Shatta Movement
69 Fans
BHIM Nation
Sark Nation
Team Move
4reallers
Gadam Nation
Slay Nation
Meditants
Team DH
Shay Gang

UK-BASED BEST DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Fiifi
DJ P Montana
DJ Paak
DJ Sandra Omari
DJ Racheal Anson
DJ Sawa
DJ Invisible
DJ Nore
DJ Pocks
DJ OV
DJ Kwamz Original

UK-BASED UNCOVERED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Shatty Charlotte
Denny
Maily Ro
DJ Martin
JVS
Yas VW
Dosty
Dolly Essence
Kkeda

UK-BASED AFROBEATS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Goldkay
W1zzy
Bollie
Drumz
Kwamz
NSG
Juls
Eugy
Kojo Funds
Mista Silva

UK-BASED AFROBEAT/AFROPOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Never Let Go – DJ Fiifi ft. Yung D3mz
Hang Wiv Me – Godly
Away – Fresh Andy
Tell Me What You Want – K. Dee ft. Latino & AMG
Rumba Rumba – Bollie
Kelewele – Drumz ft. Ephraimbeatz
Bom Bom Bom – Eugy x Dancegod Lloyd
Inside Me – Kwamz
Don’t Rush – Ghetto Boy
Mood – Juls x Kojo Funds
Let Me Know – Kojo Funds
Game Over – Br3nya ft. KiDi
Makosa – DJ Nore ft Eugy Official x Quamina MP
Monica – DJ Paak ft Reefer Tym

UK BASED HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

Runnin’ – Dolly Essence
Dem Dead – Black Kat Gh ft. Ed ILL
Do Da Most – Star Vicy
Ayinye – O. G (Kweku of Ghana)
Played (Daa Daa Wo) – DJ Paak x TheOnlyRLS feat. Bosom P-Yung, YPee & Kweku Flick
2 Chains – Headie One
Double Double – Abra Cadabra
Brick By Brick – Suspect OTB
Sky EM – S Wavey
Colonization – NSG

UK-BASED HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

My Woman – Charles Kalah
Afia – Davison Band UK
Ghana – Ohene
Baby, You Love Me – Jo-Z
Obaa – Bollie

UK-BASED ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Bollie
Goldkay
Headie One
NSG
Eugy
Bree Runway
Abra Cadabra
Juls
Kojo Funds

UK-BASED NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

KK Mensah
Nana Yaw Yeboah
Anointed Betty
Naomi Assani
Fresh Andy
Kay Bryn
Joseph Matthew
Kingsley Rymz
TheOnlyRLS

UK-BASED GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

Child of God – Ruth Appiagyei
Shidaa – Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah
Faith – Trudy
Lift Jesus Higher – Cilla
Nkunim – Akubless
He Deserves To Be Praised – Nana Amankwah Tiah
It Won’t Be Long – Alex Acheampong
Moko B3 (None Like You) – Joe Branfo
Aseda – Minister Kofi Nyarko ft. Nacee
I Have A God – Daniel Appiah-Adu
Na You – Samuel Sey

UK-BASED WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR

Obiara Nte Se Wo – Augustine Aboagye
You Alone – Alice McKenzie
Be Still – Edward Amponsah
We Lift You Up – Justice Odoi

UK-BASED WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR

Obiara Nte Se Wo – Augustine Aboagye
You Alone – Alice McKenzie
Be Still – Edward Amponsah
We Lift You Up – Justice Odoi

UK-BASED GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Nana Amankwah Tiah
Cilla
Akubless
Alex Acheampong
Minister Kofi Nyarko
Daniel Appiah-Adu
Samuel Sey
Alice Mckenzie
Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah
Ruth Appiagyei

UK-BASED BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Kelewele – Drumz ft. Ephraimbeatz
Shidaa (Thanksgiving) – Yvonne Asamoah-Tawiah ft. MOGmusic
Faith – Trudy ft. Kofi Sarpong*
Aseda – Minister Kofi Nyarko ft. Nacee
We Meuve – DJ Paak x TheOnlyRLS ft MR OULALA & Shady Humble
Money Calling – P. Montana ft Kofi Jamar x Suspect OTB
Schweet – ShaSimone x Suspect OTB
Suzanna – NSG ft Patoranking
Makosa – DJ Nore ft Eugy x Quamina MP

UK-BASED PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Dada
JROCS
JULS
JAE5
Silverstone
Ephraim Beatz
Adeshie Studios

BEST GHANAIAN EUROPEAN SONG OF THE YEAR

Your Love – Wilhelmina Music ft. Kobby Mantey
Windblow – QueenLet ft. Jimmy D Psalmist
Baba Ologo – Elijah The Worshipper
When I See You – Jean Feier
Christmas Wish – Soulja Kelly
Special – Nana Fofie
Rollover – DayVybz
Helpless – Frank Keys

BEST GHANAIAN EUROPEAN ARTISTE

Wilhelmina
Elijah The Worshipper
Jean Feier
Soulja Kelly
Nana Fofie
DayVybz
Frank Keys

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Rockstar Made it (Kuami Eugene)
Killbeatz
Kaywa
Ronyturnmeup
Willisbeatz
MOG Beatz
Master Garzy
Streetbeatz

ALTERNATIVE SONG OF THE YEAR

Ntro Naa – Akwaboah
Libilibi – Worlasi ft. Drvmroll
Sad Girlz Love Money Remix – Amarae ft. Moliy & Kali Uchis
Country Hot – Wutah Afriyie
Deja Vu’ – Moliy
Bo Nɔnn Ni – Abiana
Hello – Atongo Zimba
Like A Tree – K. O. G (Kweku Of Ghana)

UK BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Faith – Trudy
It Won’t Be Long – Alex Acheampong
Dem Dead – Black Kat Gh ft. Ed ILL
Colonization – NSG
2 Chains – Headie One

GHANAIAN CONTEMPORARY ACT

Wiyaala
KOG
Santrofi
King Ayisoba
Afro Moses
Atongo Zimba
FRA
Kyekyeku

BEST INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL ACT

Dela Botri & Hewale Sounds
Amamere Cultural Troupe
Adesa Taloi
Big Twins
Afrodat Troupe

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However, this is based on the current form, streams, and general impact in the music industry, and here are the top 10 Ghanaian musicians making waves currently.

The metrics of our top 10 are actually on every music activity this year, 2021 just started and the effort of African musicians can never be overestimated.

Top 10 Ghanaian musicians making waves currently

Black Sherif

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong (born 9 January 2002) known professionally as Black Sherif is a Ghanaian musician and performer from Konongo, Ghana.

He gained mainstream acclaim with his street anthem “Second Sermon” released in July 2021.

His March 2022 single titled “Kwaku the Traveller” reached number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts.

KiDi

Dennis Nana Dwamena is known as KiDi, Ghanaian Highlife/Afrobeat singer and songwriter, he was also one of the hottest artistes in ghana in 2020, he released a song titled “spiritual” featuring Kuami Eugene and Nigerian dancehall superstar Patoranking, currently on ghana apple music top 100.

Stonebwoy

Livingstone Etse Satekla popularly known as Stonebwoy is on top of our hottest list of Ghanaian artistes in 2022 so far, in December 2020, he released a song titled “Activate” featuring Nigerian Afrobeat heavyweight Davido, accompanied by a visual treatment to the smash single, the song is still impacting and charting currently in top 5 ghana apple music chart, he is also on Boomplay cover of “Afro Dancehall” & “Big Hitters” playlists with his recently released song titled “1GAD”

Sarkodie

Michael Owusu Addo popularly known as Sarkodie is on top of our hottest list of Ghanaian artistes in 2022, BET’s Best International Flow artist award winner has maintained consistency for over a decade in the industry now, he dropped a song titled “Come back” featuring Nigerian pop star Moelogo

Shatta Wale

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr popularly known as Shatta Wale is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter, his impact on the Ghanaian music industry can never be overemphasized, from having a song with Beyonce to protecting the interest of Ghanaian artistes, over the new year he has been bagging endorsements.

Kuami Eugene

Eugene Kwame Marfo popularly known as Kuami Eugene is a Ghanaian young highlife/afrobeat singer and songwriter, over time he has been literally doing great features, he was the hottest in 2022 and yet he still keeps the fire burning in 2021.

Medikal

Samuel Adu Frimpong is popularly known as Medikal Ghanaian hip-hop artist who released an album in 2020 titled “Island” still the rave of the moment as he’s doing great on features.

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Wendy Shay

Female Ghanaian Afropop/Afrobeats singer and songwriter, her single ‘Pray For The World‘ has been the rave of the moment coupled with the controversy behind the song, she has also been on some great features so far.

Amaarae

Ama Serwah Genfi popularly known as Amaarae, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, engineer, and producer, the 26year old dropped one of the best albums in 2020 titled The “Angel You Don’t Know”, in January 2021, and she covered Apple Music’s newest AfricaRising artist.

Mugeez

Rashid Abdul Mugeez, a highly talented Ghanaian singer and songwriter, a member of R2Bees, one of the most influential Ghanaian artists of all time, collaborated with almost all Nigerian top artistes, he’s among the Ghanaian hottest artiste in 2022.

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Kwesi Arthur, a Ghanaian rapper, has stated that he has no intention of competing with Sarkodie to become the country’s next rap icon.

He claims that there are many more important things he wants to accomplish with his music than focusing on what others want him to do.

He said this on a collaborative Twitter Space between Pulse Ghana and KalyJay, a social media influencer, dubbed #PulsexKalyJaySpace on Tuesday.

His comments were in response to a question that suggested he “could have easily taken over from Sarkodie with regard to rap” in Ghana, if he hadn’t been “lazy.”

He shot that idea down by pointing out that Sarkodie is a pioneer that he admires greatly.

“I’m not {talking about} this takeover from Sarkodie. We have a bigger vision. We are preaching on these songs. The vision is bigger than that. People will say what they want to say. I respect Sarkodie so much. Sarkodie is from my city. He paved the way for some of us to do what we are doing. We are taking this music to the world,” he said on #KalyJaySpace.

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Sarkodie recently teamed up with Kwesi Arthur on a single, “Coachella”, which was nominated for this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

In the 2020 edition of the awards scheme, Sarkodie gave Kwesi Arthur a run for his money when the young artiste won the Rapper of the Year category.

According to data from KPMG, the accounting firm that audited the votes, Kwesi Arthur beat Sarkodie with only 3% of the votes.

Kwesi Arthur secured 30% of the votes and Sarkodie secured 27% of the votes.

Kwesi Arthur has been promoting his album, Son of Jacob, which was released last month. In an interview with Pulse, he said he is “thankful” about how it has been received regardless of how long it took for it to be released – three to four years.

The album, which has 15 tracks, has gained a lot of traction since it was released.

When asked the song that has impressed him the most on the album, he noted that although most people are feasting on “Drama”, “Toxic” is also doing “wonders on the low.”

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The 23rd edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, which was held on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 8, 2022, in Accra’s Grand Arena, was a memorable award ceremony that saw some of Ghana’s top celebrities come together to honour African music.

The first night of the event saw Fameye, Wizkid, Kweisey Pee, Stonebwoy and MOG Beatz take home awards.

On the second night, KiDi, Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Kofi Kinaata, Sefa, and other artists received awards.

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Here is a full list of winners at the award ceremony:

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