Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Kizz Daniel have been nominated for the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGAMs). The nominees were unveiled in a ceremony on 18th March 2023, with the Nigerians earning nominations for the Best African Artist Category.
This nomination is a testament to the high level of talent and hard work that these African superstars possess, and is sure to create increased awareness of their music and accomplishments in the country.
Other Nigerians that were nominated for the awards include Omah Lay who was nominated for Best Collaboration for his verse on King Promise’s ‘Ten Toes’, Mayorkun for his contribution on Camidoh’s ‘Sugarcane’ remix, and Yemi Alade for ‘Dumebi’ her collaboration with Mzvee, and BNXN for ‘Better Days’ with Sarkodie.
The 2023 VGAMs is sure to be an exciting event where music fans can explore and appreciate a variety of African music from different countries. It is a chance for African artists to be recognized for their talent and hard work, and for their music to reach a wider audience.
See full nominees list below:
Artist of the Year
- Black Sherif
- Stonebwoy
- Sarkodie
- King Promise
- Camidoh
- KiDi
- Piesie Esther
- Joe Mettle
Most Popular Song of the Year
- Camidoh Sugarcane (Remix) ft. King Promise & Mayokun
- Sarkodie Country Side ft. Black Sherif
- Black Sherif Kweku The Traveller
- 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
Best Hip Hop Song
- Black Sherif Kweku the Traveler
- Amerado Obiaa Boa
- Sarkodie Country Side ft. Black Sherif
- Malcom Nuna Benzo
- Kwesi Authur Drama
- Medikal Scarface
Best New Artist
- Lasmid
- 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
- Kwesi Authur Son of Jacob
- Joe Mettle The Kadosh
Best African Artist
- Arya Star
- Burna Boy
- Asake
- Kizz Daniel
- Libianca
- The Therapist
Best Rap Performance
- Medikal Scarface
- Strongman Goated
- Amerado Obiaa boa
- Lyrical Joe 5th August 6
- Teephlow 6feet
International Collaboration of the Year
- Camidoh Sugarcane (Remix) ft. King Promise & Mayokun
- 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. Bnxn
Collaboration of the Year
- FBS Jo ft. Mr Drew
- Sarkodie Country side ft. Black Sherif
- 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
Songwriter of the Year
- Piesie Esther Waye me Yie
- Black sheriff Oh Paradise
- Perez Muzik Hewale lala
- Fameye Thank You
- Diana Hamilton My Meditation
- Ewurabena This Far
Best Highlife Artist
- Kofi Kinata
- Akwaboa
- Kuami Eugene
- Abiana
Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist
- Black Sherif
- Sarkodie
- Kwesi Authur
- Medikal
- Amerado
- Strongman
Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artist
- Camidoh
- King Promise
- Gyakie
- KiDi
- Wendy Shay
- Kelvyn Boy
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist
- Ras Kuuku
- Epixode
- Rocky Dawuni
- Stonebwoy
- Samini
Best Gospel Artist
- Piesie Esther
- Joe Mettle
- Perez Muzik
- Diana Hamilton
- Celestine Donkor
- MOG Music
Best Female Vocal Performance
- Piesie Esther
- Niella
- Enuonyam
- Cina Soul
- Abiana
- Adomaa
Best Male Vocal Performance
- Camidoh
- Kyei Mensah
- Perez Muzik
- Stonebwoy
- King Promise
Best Music Video
- Black Sherif Konogo Zongo
- 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
- 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
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
- Konkara Jahvybz A Go dey ft. Kelvyn Boy
- Ras Kuuku 33N1
- Epixode Atia
- 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
- Wendy Shay Survivor
- Black Sherif Oil in y Had
- DopeNation Gboza
- King Promise Ten Toes ft. Omah Lay
- Kuami Eugene Takeaway
- KiDi Blessed ft. Movado
- Fameye Thank You
Best Afrobeats Song
- Camidoh Sugarcane (Remix) ft. King Promise & Mayokun
- Gyakie Something
- KiDi Champagne
- Djay Balance It
- King Promise Ginger
- FBS Jo ft. Mr Drew
Best Highlife Song
- Epixode Atia ft. Kwabena Kwabena
- AK Songstress My Proposal
- Adina Adi Dede
- Kwesi Authur Adom
- Kelvyn Boy Down Flat
- Kofi Kinaata Have Mercy
Best Hiplife Song
- Lasmid Friday Night
- Medikal Stubborn Academy
- Jay Bahd Anadwo
- DJ Breezy Abonten ft. Kwesi Authur, Mugeez, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif & Smallgod
- Amerado Grace ft. Lasmid
- Kweku Flick Ewiase
Unsung Artist of the Year
- Ni Ashun
- Aya Ramzy
- DSL
- TsaQa
- Maya Blu
- Boi Jake
