The 6th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards UK has been held, cementing some artistes’ position in the music industry both home and abroad.
The event which took place on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Royal Regency Palace Manor Park in London, saw some 43 artistes walk home as winners of the various categories.
The highest winner for the night was Black Sherif with three wins; Artiste of the Year, New Artise of the Year and Hiplife/Hip Hop song of the Year.
Sarkodie, Akwaboah, Mona4Reall, Diana Hamilton, Camidoh, Sefa, among others walked home with awards.
Below is the complete list of winners:
Hiplife/ Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Black Sherif
- Amerado
- Sarkodie
- D-Black
- Medikal
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 Artist 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 Artist of the Year
- Empress Gifty
- Celestine Donkor
- Diana Hamilton
- Obaapa Christy
- Ohemaa Mercy
- MOG Music
Reggae/ Dancehall artist 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 Artist 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
- Sugarcane – 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
- S3K3 – Mr Drew
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
- Sugarcane – 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 Artist of the Year
- Mona 4Reall
- Black Sherif
- Efe Grace
- Scott Evans
- Lady Opheilia
- 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
Artist of the Year
- Black Sherif
- King Promise
- KiDi
- Sarkodie
- Kuami Eugene
- Akwaboah
- Stonebwoy
- Celestine Donkor
- Diana Hamilton
African Artist of the Year
- Fireboy DML
- Wizkid
- Ckay
- Focalistic
- Joeboy
- Tems
- Kizz Daniel
- Burna Boy
- Ladipoe
Uncovered Artist 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)
- 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 Artist of the Year
- 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 of the Year
- Wiyaala
- KOG
- Santrofi
- King Ayisoba
- Afro Moses
- Atongo Zimba
- FRA
- Kyekyeku
Best International Cultural Act of the Year
- Dela Botri & Hewale Sounds
- Amamere Cultural Troupe
- Adesa Taloi
- Big Twins
- Afrodat Troupe
Lifetime Achievement Award
Reggie Rockstone
Special Recognition Award
- Tic (Ghana)
- Zoro King (UK)
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