Gospel artiste Nwolley A. Varlet Hubert known by many as Minister Navah has been crowned the Artiste of the year at the just ended 2021 Western Music Awards which was held on Saturday, August 7, at the Best Western Plus Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi.

In addition to winning the coveted award, Minister Navah also won the Urban Gospel Artiste of the year category.

The ‘Who I am’ crooner faced competition from Fameye, S.K. Frimpong, Ayesem, Keche and DopeNation to win the Artiste of the year.

Expressing his gratitude, Minister Navah said “I am breathtakingly shocked and honoured by the immense support that followed me in the lead up to the Western Music Awards.”

“My gratitude goes to God for his ever-present grace and hep, to all sponsors, mentors, churches, media houses and personalities, friends and family that helped make this a reality.

"I am honoured to have you all supporting Navah and lifting high the banner of Christ across the globe. Thank you,” Minister Navah expressed.

The event witnessed sterling performances from Kofi Bentil, Navah, DopeNation, Fameye, FnF, Aya Ramzy B, as well as performances in honour of Castro by Nero X and Hyundu.

The full list of winners at the 2021 Western Music Awards are:

Artiste of the year - Navah

Hip Hop Artiste of the year - Reign Godz

Best Rapper of the year - Ayesem - Time Up

Hiplife Artiste of the year - Dope Nation

Female Artiste of the year - Evangelist Ernestina Koney

Dancehall Artiste of the year - Demzi

Highlife Artiste of the year - Fameye

Brass Band of the year - Evergreen Moment

Best Music Video - Qwesi Flex - Still Waiting

Producer of the year - WillisBeatz

Most Popular Ghanaian song - Krymi x Mr. Drew - Dw3 feat. Sarkodie

Album/EP of the year - Qwesi Flex - The Journey

Best Group of the year - Anlo Soldiers

Urban Gospel Artiste of the year - Navah - Who I Be feat. Efe Grace

Best Collaboration of the year - KDM - Only you feat. Joyce Blessings

New Artiste of the year - Naana Blu