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Ghana Music Awards USA | |
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Current: Ghana Music Awards USA 2024 | |
Country | USA |
Presented by | Don's Music Production |
First awarded | 2020 |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | Multimedia Group Limited Media General Kofi TV |
Ghana Music Awards USA [1] is an annual People’s Choice Awards organized by Don's Music [2] Production which is a well-known registered event hub based in the United States with collaborations of strategic ideas.This respected events powerhouse has successfully organized and produced well-patronized Gospel shows Awards Programs, USA tours for some renowned Hip-life and Hip-life artists, and many others.
The Scheme is designed to promote Ghanaian music worldwide and create a solid international platform [3] for promotions, sales, collaborations, [4] business opportunities, [5] and several other benefits for Ghanaian Musicians, creative artists, and industry practitioners in the United States of America and beyond. It also seeks to encourage and celebrate today’s most influential and iconic artists in the Music industry who have entertained Ghanaians and other nationals living in the United States and Ghana in the course of the Year under review. [6]
Ghana Music Awards USA have in the past been supported and endorsed by the Ghana Embassy and The Ghana Permanent Mission to the UN, New York, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and the sector ministry in Ghana (Ministry of Arts and Culture).
Ghana Music Awards - USA, honors artists in multiple musical genres including [7]
Several others are also recognized. A total of 34 individual Awards are presented to artistes every.
The "Discovery Artist of the Year" category is reserved for artists who have recently gained recognition and popularity in the music industry.
This award recognizes emerging talent who have made a significant impact with their music and have the potential to become major players in the industry. The winner of this award is chosen based on their overall impact, creativity, originality, and potential for future success. This category is often highly competitive, as it showcases some of the most promising up-and-coming artists in the music industry.
New Artiste Of The Year:The category for "New Artiste of the Year" IS reserved for up-and-coming artists who have recently made their debut in the music industry.
The category recognizes the most promising new talent in the music industry who have made a significant impact with their music in the past year. The winner of this award is chosen based on their overall talent, creativity, originality, and potential for future success.
The Female Artiste of the Year category recognizes outstanding female artists who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the past year.
This category celebrates female artists who have demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and originality in their music, as well as a strong work ethic and dedication to their craft. The award recognizes female artists from various genres of music and aims to promote gender equality in the music industry by highlighting the achievements of women in the field.
The Male Artiste of the Year category f recognizes outstanding female artists who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the past year.
This category celebrates female artists who have demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and originality in their music, as well as a strong work ethic and dedication to their craft.
The award recognizes female artists from various genres of music.
The Best Gospel Song of the Year is a category that recognizes the most exceptional song in the gospel music genre.
The award is given to the artist or group with the most outstanding song that showcases excellence in songwriting, composition, vocals, and production.
The nominated song should have significant airplay, commercial success, and cultural impact within the year of consideration.
The category seeks to celebrate gospel music artists who are making a significant impact in spreading the message of hope and faith through their music.
The Gospel Artist of the Year is a category that recognizes the most exceptional gospel music artists. The award is given to the artist who has made significant achievements in the gospel music industry within the year of consideration. [9] Criteria for consideration include the artist's album sales, concert performances, and overall impact on the gospel music industry.
The nominated artiste for this award is an individual who has demonstrated excellence in songwriting, composition, vocals, and production and has successfully used their music to spread the message of hope and faith.
The Best Afro-Pop Artist category recognizes exceptional artists who have made significant contributions to the Afro-Pop music scene over the past year.
This category celebrates artists who have demonstrated a strong understanding and mastery of the Afro-Pop genre, as well as a unique and innovative approach to their music.
The category recognizes Afro-Pop artists who have released outstanding singles, albums, and collaborations and have contributed to the growth and development of the Afro-Pop music industry.
The aim of this category is to promote the recognition of Afro-Pop as a distinct and important genre of music and to celebrate the achievements of artists who have excelled in this field.
The Afro Pop Song of the Year is a category that recognizes the best song in the Afro Pop genre, which is a fusion of African rhythms and contemporary pop music.
The award is given to the artist or group with the most outstanding song that showcases the unique rhythms, beats, and melodies that define Afro Pop. The nominated song should have significant airplay, commercial success, and cultural impact within the year of consideration.
The Female Vocalist of the Year category recognizes outstanding achievement by a female artist in the country music industry.
Nominees are judged based on the quality of their vocal performance, as well as their overall contribution to the genre over the past year.
The Female Vocalist of the Year category recognizes outstanding achievement by a female artist in the country music industry. [10]
Nominees are judged based on the quality of their vocal performance, as well as their overall contribution to the genre over the past year.
The Best Rapper of the Year category is typically reserved for an individual artist who has released a standout hiplife/ hip-hop album or mixtape in the past year.
The award recognizes exceptional skill in lyricism, flow, and overall artistry, as well as the impact that the artist has had on the genre as a whole. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on critical acclaim, commercial success, and influence within the hiplife/ hip-hop community.
Most Popular Artist of the Year:The Most Popular US-Based Artist of The Year category is typically reserved for an individual artist who has achieved significant success and popularity in the United States Ghanaian music industry over the past year.
The award recognizes an artist's ability to connect with audiences through their music, live performances, and overall media presence. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as album sales, streaming numbers, social media following, and overall cultural impact.
The Most Popular Song of the Year category is typically reserved for a single track that has achieved significant success and popularity over the past year.
The category recognizes exceptional songwriting, musicianship, and overall cultural impact. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as total streams, radio airplay, sales, and overall critical acclaim.
The Best DJ of the Year category is typically reserved for a DJ or producer who has made a significant impact in promoting Ghanaian music over the past year.
This category recognizes exceptional skill in mixing, production, and live performance, as well as the influence that the DJ has had on the genre as a whole. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as critical acclaim, chart success, and overall popularity within the Ghanaian community in America.
The Producer / Sound Engineer of the Year category is a category for producers or sound engineers who have made a significant contribution to the creation and production of Ghanaian music over the past year.
This category recognizes exceptional skill in sound engineering, production, and collaboration with artists, as well as the influence that the producer or sound engineer has had on the genre as a whole.
Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as critical acclaim, chart success, and overall impact within the Ghanaian community. A Nominee for this award is considered to be one of the most talented and innovative producers or sound engineers of the year, who has contributed to the evolution of the genre.
The Music Video of the Year category recognizes the most outstanding music video released in the eligibility period.
A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a song, usually featuring the song's artist performing or telling a story that relates to the song's lyrics.
This category is given to the artist, director, and producer of the nominated music video. The judging criteria for this category include the creativity, originality, and technical excellence of the video.
The Highlife Song of the Year category recognizes the most outstanding highlife song released in the eligibility period.
This category is given to the artist and songwriter of the nominated song. The judging criteria for this category include the quality of the lyrics, the melody, and the overall production of the song.
The Highlife Artiste of the Year nomination is given to the artist who has achieved excellence in the production and performance of highlife music in the eligible year. The category recognizes the artist's creativity, originality, musicianship, and impact on the music industry. [11]
The winner is determined based on votes from the Board, the Academy's voting membership, and the general public.
The Best International Collaboration of the Year category recognizes the best musical collaboration between Ghanaian artists in the USA and other countries.
The nomination is given to artists who have produced a collaboration that has had a significant impact on the international music scene.
The collaboration can be in any genre. The nominees are selected based on the quality of the collaboration, its popularity, and its cultural significance.
The "Artist of the Year" category is a prestigious award given to recognize the top-performing artists in various fields of music.
The nominees for this award are those who have made a significant impact on the entertainment industry in the past year. This category recognizes the most outstanding artist of the year in their respective genre.
The " Dancehall Artiste of the Year" category is given to recognize the most outstanding performers in the dancehall music genre for a particular year.
The nominee for this category is an artist who has made a significant impact on the dancehall music scene during the year under review.
The " Ghana International Artiste of the Year" category is given to recognize the most outstanding Ghanaian artist who has made significant waves and gained recognition on the international music scene in countries apart from Ghana and the United States.
The nominee of this category is an artist who has represented Ghana positively on the global stage and has contributed to the growth and development of Ghanaian music on the international scene. The nominee for this award is an artist who has shown exceptional talent, creativity, and influence in promoting Ghanaian music and culture to the world.
The " Songwriter of the Year" category is given to recognize the most outstanding songwriter of the year.
The nominees for this category must be a songwriter who has written and composed a song or songs that have made a significant impact on the music industry in the year under review. The songwriter for this category must be a songwriter who has shown exceptional talent, creativity, and influence in the songwriting craft.
This category recognizes the critical role of songwriters in the music industry and their contribution to the success of a song or an artist.
Hiplife and Hip-hop Artiste of the Year:The "Hiplife and Hip-hop Artiste of the Year" category is a category given to recognize the most outstanding artists in the Hiplife and Hip-hop music genre for a particular year.
The nominee for this category is an artist who has made a significant impact on the Hiplife and Hip-hop music scene during the year under review.
This category is for an artist who has shown exceptional talent, creativity, and influence in the Hiplife and Hip-hop music genre.
This category recognizes the critical role of Hiplife and Hip-hop music in Ghanaian music and culture and celebrates the artists who have contributed to its growth and development.
Launching of Ghana Music Awards USA (January 18, 2020) Grand ML Hotel Mt Laurel New Jersey / Kofi TV
Nominees Announcement (Covid Edition) July 2020- CJ Studios Accra and Kofi TV Main Event: October 2020. Show Boat Atlantic City New Jersey / Kofi TV [12]
Press Soiree: AMA Auditorium, December 2020 Accra- Ghana. [13]
Nominees Announcement (April 2021) Westin Hotel Mt Laurel New Jersey / Kofi TV Certificate Presentation: May 2021, Accra Ghana / Kofi TV
Main Event: August 2021 Claridge Hotel Atlantic City / Kofi TV
Nominees Announcement, April 2022. Grand Rossevert Ballroom Yonkers New York.
Main Event: Lincoln Theater, Columbus Ohio, August 2022.
Nominees Announcement, Waterford Event Center Virginia, April 2023
Main Event: Lincoln Theater, Columbus Ohio August 2023.
Nominees Announcement: April 20, 2024 Grand Resort Hotel 917 NJ 73 Mt Laurel Township New Jersey 08054
Main Event UCPAC August 17, 2024 New Jersey
Category:International music awards Category:Ghanaian music awards Category:Awards established in 2020
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Ghana Music Awards USA | |
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Current: Ghana Music Awards USA 2024 | |
Country | USA |
Presented by | Don's Music Production |
First awarded | 2020 |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | Multimedia Group Limited Media General Kofi TV |
Ghana Music Awards USA [1] is an annual People’s Choice Awards organized by Don's Music [2] Production which is a well-known registered event hub based in the United States with collaborations of strategic ideas.This respected events powerhouse has successfully organized and produced well-patronized Gospel shows Awards Programs, USA tours for some renowned Hip-life and Hip-life artists, and many others.
The Scheme is designed to promote Ghanaian music worldwide and create a solid international platform [3] for promotions, sales, collaborations, [4] business opportunities, [5] and several other benefits for Ghanaian Musicians, creative artists, and industry practitioners in the United States of America and beyond. It also seeks to encourage and celebrate today’s most influential and iconic artists in the Music industry who have entertained Ghanaians and other nationals living in the United States and Ghana in the course of the Year under review. [6]
Ghana Music Awards USA have in the past been supported and endorsed by the Ghana Embassy and The Ghana Permanent Mission to the UN, New York, Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and the sector ministry in Ghana (Ministry of Arts and Culture).
Ghana Music Awards - USA, honors artists in multiple musical genres including [7]
Several others are also recognized. A total of 34 individual Awards are presented to artistes every.
The "Discovery Artist of the Year" category is reserved for artists who have recently gained recognition and popularity in the music industry.
This award recognizes emerging talent who have made a significant impact with their music and have the potential to become major players in the industry. The winner of this award is chosen based on their overall impact, creativity, originality, and potential for future success. This category is often highly competitive, as it showcases some of the most promising up-and-coming artists in the music industry.
New Artiste Of The Year:The category for "New Artiste of the Year" IS reserved for up-and-coming artists who have recently made their debut in the music industry.
The category recognizes the most promising new talent in the music industry who have made a significant impact with their music in the past year. The winner of this award is chosen based on their overall talent, creativity, originality, and potential for future success.
The Female Artiste of the Year category recognizes outstanding female artists who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the past year.
This category celebrates female artists who have demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and originality in their music, as well as a strong work ethic and dedication to their craft. The award recognizes female artists from various genres of music and aims to promote gender equality in the music industry by highlighting the achievements of women in the field.
The Male Artiste of the Year category f recognizes outstanding female artists who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the past year.
This category celebrates female artists who have demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and originality in their music, as well as a strong work ethic and dedication to their craft.
The award recognizes female artists from various genres of music.
The Best Gospel Song of the Year is a category that recognizes the most exceptional song in the gospel music genre.
The award is given to the artist or group with the most outstanding song that showcases excellence in songwriting, composition, vocals, and production.
The nominated song should have significant airplay, commercial success, and cultural impact within the year of consideration.
The category seeks to celebrate gospel music artists who are making a significant impact in spreading the message of hope and faith through their music.
The Gospel Artist of the Year is a category that recognizes the most exceptional gospel music artists. The award is given to the artist who has made significant achievements in the gospel music industry within the year of consideration. [9] Criteria for consideration include the artist's album sales, concert performances, and overall impact on the gospel music industry.
The nominated artiste for this award is an individual who has demonstrated excellence in songwriting, composition, vocals, and production and has successfully used their music to spread the message of hope and faith.
The Best Afro-Pop Artist category recognizes exceptional artists who have made significant contributions to the Afro-Pop music scene over the past year.
This category celebrates artists who have demonstrated a strong understanding and mastery of the Afro-Pop genre, as well as a unique and innovative approach to their music.
The category recognizes Afro-Pop artists who have released outstanding singles, albums, and collaborations and have contributed to the growth and development of the Afro-Pop music industry.
The aim of this category is to promote the recognition of Afro-Pop as a distinct and important genre of music and to celebrate the achievements of artists who have excelled in this field.
The Afro Pop Song of the Year is a category that recognizes the best song in the Afro Pop genre, which is a fusion of African rhythms and contemporary pop music.
The award is given to the artist or group with the most outstanding song that showcases the unique rhythms, beats, and melodies that define Afro Pop. The nominated song should have significant airplay, commercial success, and cultural impact within the year of consideration.
The Female Vocalist of the Year category recognizes outstanding achievement by a female artist in the country music industry.
Nominees are judged based on the quality of their vocal performance, as well as their overall contribution to the genre over the past year.
The Female Vocalist of the Year category recognizes outstanding achievement by a female artist in the country music industry. [10]
Nominees are judged based on the quality of their vocal performance, as well as their overall contribution to the genre over the past year.
The Best Rapper of the Year category is typically reserved for an individual artist who has released a standout hiplife/ hip-hop album or mixtape in the past year.
The award recognizes exceptional skill in lyricism, flow, and overall artistry, as well as the impact that the artist has had on the genre as a whole. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on critical acclaim, commercial success, and influence within the hiplife/ hip-hop community.
Most Popular Artist of the Year:The Most Popular US-Based Artist of The Year category is typically reserved for an individual artist who has achieved significant success and popularity in the United States Ghanaian music industry over the past year.
The award recognizes an artist's ability to connect with audiences through their music, live performances, and overall media presence. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as album sales, streaming numbers, social media following, and overall cultural impact.
The Most Popular Song of the Year category is typically reserved for a single track that has achieved significant success and popularity over the past year.
The category recognizes exceptional songwriting, musicianship, and overall cultural impact. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as total streams, radio airplay, sales, and overall critical acclaim.
The Best DJ of the Year category is typically reserved for a DJ or producer who has made a significant impact in promoting Ghanaian music over the past year.
This category recognizes exceptional skill in mixing, production, and live performance, as well as the influence that the DJ has had on the genre as a whole. Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as critical acclaim, chart success, and overall popularity within the Ghanaian community in America.
The Producer / Sound Engineer of the Year category is a category for producers or sound engineers who have made a significant contribution to the creation and production of Ghanaian music over the past year.
This category recognizes exceptional skill in sound engineering, production, and collaboration with artists, as well as the influence that the producer or sound engineer has had on the genre as a whole.
Nominees for this category are typically chosen based on factors such as critical acclaim, chart success, and overall impact within the Ghanaian community. A Nominee for this award is considered to be one of the most talented and innovative producers or sound engineers of the year, who has contributed to the evolution of the genre.
The Music Video of the Year category recognizes the most outstanding music video released in the eligibility period.
A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a song, usually featuring the song's artist performing or telling a story that relates to the song's lyrics.
This category is given to the artist, director, and producer of the nominated music video. The judging criteria for this category include the creativity, originality, and technical excellence of the video.
The Highlife Song of the Year category recognizes the most outstanding highlife song released in the eligibility period.
This category is given to the artist and songwriter of the nominated song. The judging criteria for this category include the quality of the lyrics, the melody, and the overall production of the song.
The Highlife Artiste of the Year nomination is given to the artist who has achieved excellence in the production and performance of highlife music in the eligible year. The category recognizes the artist's creativity, originality, musicianship, and impact on the music industry. [11]
The winner is determined based on votes from the Board, the Academy's voting membership, and the general public.
The Best International Collaboration of the Year category recognizes the best musical collaboration between Ghanaian artists in the USA and other countries.
The nomination is given to artists who have produced a collaboration that has had a significant impact on the international music scene.
The collaboration can be in any genre. The nominees are selected based on the quality of the collaboration, its popularity, and its cultural significance.
The "Artist of the Year" category is a prestigious award given to recognize the top-performing artists in various fields of music.
The nominees for this award are those who have made a significant impact on the entertainment industry in the past year. This category recognizes the most outstanding artist of the year in their respective genre.
The " Dancehall Artiste of the Year" category is given to recognize the most outstanding performers in the dancehall music genre for a particular year.
The nominee for this category is an artist who has made a significant impact on the dancehall music scene during the year under review.
The " Ghana International Artiste of the Year" category is given to recognize the most outstanding Ghanaian artist who has made significant waves and gained recognition on the international music scene in countries apart from Ghana and the United States.
The nominee of this category is an artist who has represented Ghana positively on the global stage and has contributed to the growth and development of Ghanaian music on the international scene. The nominee for this award is an artist who has shown exceptional talent, creativity, and influence in promoting Ghanaian music and culture to the world.
The " Songwriter of the Year" category is given to recognize the most outstanding songwriter of the year.
The nominees for this category must be a songwriter who has written and composed a song or songs that have made a significant impact on the music industry in the year under review. The songwriter for this category must be a songwriter who has shown exceptional talent, creativity, and influence in the songwriting craft.
This category recognizes the critical role of songwriters in the music industry and their contribution to the success of a song or an artist.
Hiplife and Hip-hop Artiste of the Year:The "Hiplife and Hip-hop Artiste of the Year" category is a category given to recognize the most outstanding artists in the Hiplife and Hip-hop music genre for a particular year.
The nominee for this category is an artist who has made a significant impact on the Hiplife and Hip-hop music scene during the year under review.
This category is for an artist who has shown exceptional talent, creativity, and influence in the Hiplife and Hip-hop music genre.
This category recognizes the critical role of Hiplife and Hip-hop music in Ghanaian music and culture and celebrates the artists who have contributed to its growth and development.
Launching of Ghana Music Awards USA (January 18, 2020) Grand ML Hotel Mt Laurel New Jersey / Kofi TV
Nominees Announcement (Covid Edition) July 2020- CJ Studios Accra and Kofi TV Main Event: October 2020. Show Boat Atlantic City New Jersey / Kofi TV [12]
Press Soiree: AMA Auditorium, December 2020 Accra- Ghana. [13]
Nominees Announcement (April 2021) Westin Hotel Mt Laurel New Jersey / Kofi TV Certificate Presentation: May 2021, Accra Ghana / Kofi TV
Main Event: August 2021 Claridge Hotel Atlantic City / Kofi TV
Nominees Announcement, April 2022. Grand Rossevert Ballroom Yonkers New York.
Main Event: Lincoln Theater, Columbus Ohio, August 2022.
Nominees Announcement, Waterford Event Center Virginia, April 2023
Main Event: Lincoln Theater, Columbus Ohio August 2023.
Nominees Announcement: April 20, 2024 Grand Resort Hotel 917 NJ 73 Mt Laurel Township New Jersey 08054
Main Event UCPAC August 17, 2024 New Jersey
Category:International music awards Category:Ghanaian music awards Category:Awards established in 2020