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VGMA 2021: See The Full List Winners In The 2-Night Awards Ceremony (List)

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Best Gospel Song Of The Year

Blessed – Akesse Brempong ft Joe Mettle

Flavour everywhere – Celestine ft Blessing Wanjiru

Adom – Diana Hamilton – WINNER

Jesus Over Do – Empress Gifty

Yesu mo – Joe Mettle

Jesus – MOG music

Jejeli – Kobby Psalm ft Okey Sokay

Who say God no dey – Kofi Kakari

Best HighLife Song Of The Year

Posti me – Akwaboah

Play boy – Dada Hafco ft Akwaboah

Enjoyment – Kidi – WINNER

Behind the scenes – Kofi Kinaata

Open gate – Kuami Eugene

Asa bone – Lord Paper ft Bosom P Young

Later – Mr Drew ft kelvyn boy

Party – Sista Afia ft Fameye

Best HipLife Song Of The Year

Thank God – Dope Nation ft Kofi Kinaata

Enough is Enough – Eno Barony ft Wendy Shay

Long life – Fameye ft Kwesi Arthur

No Dulling – Keche ft Kuami Eugene – WINNER

Dwe Remix – Krymi X Mr Drew ft All Stars

Pilolo – Strongman ft Kelvyn boy

Happy day – Sarkodie ft Kuami Eugene

Ghetto boy – Tulenkey ft Kelvyn boy & Medikal

Best Hip-Hop Song Of The Year

Ataa dwoa – Bosom P young

Otan Hunu – Deed people ft Rich Kent

Akobam – Joey B ft Kofi Mole & Medikal

Ekorso – Kofi Jamar ft Yaw Tog & Y Pee

Money – Kweku Flick

Live from 233 – Kwesi Arthur

Sore – Yaw Tog ft O’ Kenneth, City Boy, Reggie & Jay Bhad – WINNER

Force Dem to play nonsense – Eno Barony ft Sister Derby & Strongman

Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year

Medikal – WINNER

Sarkodie

Eno Barony

Strongman

Bosom P-Yung

DopeNation

Joey B

Amerado

Best Reggae Dancehall Song Of The Year

Why – Adina – WINNER

Sheriff – Mzvee

Forever – Samini

Lonely – Jah Lead

Killy Killy Remix – Larusso ft Stonebwoy & Kwesi Arthur

Make up – Kapun ft Stonebwoy

Gye diee – Ras Kuuku ft MOG music

Mi dey up Remix – Kofi Jamar ft Stonebwoy

Best Collaboration of the Year

Sarkodie feat. Kuami Eugene – WINNER

Best EP Of The Year

KiDi -Blue EP – WINNER

Best International Collaboration Of The Year

Kwesi Arthur – Baajo ft Joeboy – WINNER

Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year

Best AfroBeats/ AfroPop Song Of The Year

Take care of you – Adina ft Stonebwoy

Inna song – Darkovibes ft King Promise

Forever – Gyakie

Maria – Camidoh

Emergency – Wendy Shay ft Bosom P young

Sisa – King Promise

Turn on the lights – Kwesi Arthur

MoMo – Kelvyn boy ft Muggez & Darkovibes

Say cheese – Kidi – WINNER

VGMA Unsung Act

Oseikrom Sikanii

Nanky

Kwame Yogot

Malcolm Nuna

Adelaide The Seer

Kobby Tuesday

Naana Blu

Queen Dalyn

Best Rap Performance

Amerado – Best Rapper

Eno Barony – God Is a Woman – WINNER

Joey B – Cold

Medikal – Stop it

Sarkodie – Brown Paper Bag

Strongman Burner – Flawless

Best Higlife Artiste

Akwaboah

Fameye

Kofi Kinaata

Kuami Eugene – WINNER

Sista Afia

Dada Hafco

Best Gospel Artiste

Akesse Brempong

Celestine Donkor

Diana Hamilton

Empress Gifty – WINNER

Joe Mettle

Mog Music

Efe Grace

Eric Jeshrun

Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste

Epixode – WINNER

Samini

Ras Kuuku

Kaphun

Larruso

Best Hiplife/Hip hop Artiste

Eno Barony

Joey B

Keche

Kofi Jamar

Kwesi Arthur

Medikal – WINNER

Sarkodie

Yaw Tog

Best Afrobebats/Afropop Artiste

Adina

Darkovibes

Camidoh

Kelvynboy

KiDi – WINNER

King Promise

Mr Drew

Wendy Shay

Album of the Year

Araba – Adina – WINNER

Kpanlogo – Darkovibes

Son of Africa – Kuami Eugene

The Truth – Medikal

Inveecible – MzVee

10AM – Strongman Burner

Blackstar – Kelvynboy

Lava Feels – Joey B

Best New Artiste

Amerado

Bosom P-Yung

Dead Peepol

Gyakie

Kofi Jamar

Kweku Flick

Larruso

Mr Drew – WINNER

Yaw Tog

Camidoh

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Green Award

Kofi Kinaata – WINNER

Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year

Atta Adwoa – Bosom P-Yung

Adom – Diana Hamilton – WINNER

No Dulling – Keche ft. Kuami Eugene

Enjoyment – KiDi

Sisa – King Promise

Ekorso – Kofi Jamar ft. Yaw Tog & YPee

Open Gate – Kuami Eugene

La Hustle Rmx – Medikal ft. Criss Waddle & Joey B

Happy Day – Sarkodie ft. Kuami Eugene

Sore – Yaw Tog ft. O’Kenneth, Reggie, Jay Bhad & City Boi

Say Cheese – KiDi

Inna Song – Darkovibes ft. King Promise

Artiste of the Year

Adina

Diana Hamilton – WINNER

KiDi

Kuami Eugene

Medikal

Sarkodie

Kwame Yogot And Kuami Eugene ‘Stole’ My Song – ‘Angry’ Gospel Artiste Michael Antwi Claims

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A burgeoning evangelist and gospel act, Evangelist Michael Antwi has reportedly accused Kuami Eugene and Kwame Yogot of song ‘theft’ in reference to their viral Biibi Besi song.

The song which was released by the Kwame Yogot in February 2021, featuring Kuami Eugene, has come under scrutiny following the claim made by the gospel act.

READ ALSO: Award-winning Singer Akwaboah Wows Music Lovers With New Song “Ensesa” (Watch Video)

While speaking in an exclusive interview with Tony Best on Akoma FM, Michael Antwi claimed the original version of the song was released in September 2020.

His claim has gained some steam since the young duo released their version some five months after the initial version done by the gospel act.

Speaking about his next line of action, Michael Antei indicated that he intended taking take action for what he claims is an infringement on his original property.

“The Biibi Besi runs through my song and if anyone uses that in another song, it means that my rights to the song have been infringed upon,” Antwi told the radio presenter.

READ ALSO: It Won’t Come As A Shock If I Am Maintained As Artiste Of The Year – Kuami Eugene Blows Own Trumpet (Watch Video)

This is not the first time that an artiste has accused Kuami Eugene of ‘stealing’ or sampling songs that have already been made without explicit permission.

Award-winning Singer Akwaboah Wows Music Lovers With New Song “Ensesa” (Watch Video)

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Award-winning Ghanaian singer-songwriter Akwaboah known in real life as Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr. has released “Ensesa”, the first single off the much anticipated “Lighthouse” album.


“Ensesa” which translates as ‘Do not change’ is a love song rooted in Highlife, a Genre associated with Ghana. The song also has elements of Afro-Soul and both Genres are held together with a beautiful Saxophone rendition.

READ ALSO: It Won’t Come As A Shock If I Am Maintained As Artiste Of The Year – Kuami Eugene Blows Own Trumpet (Watch Video)


The lyrics and composition of “Ensesa” speak to the timelessness of love, a mood that is captured through the music video was released on Friday, June 11, 2021.

The music video for Ensesa pays homage to the family sitcoms from the 80’s and 90’s and features Akwaboah as the object of interest of the Adusei family, particularly mother and daughter.

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“Ensesa” definitely sets a positive tone for what would be the most anticipated album out of Ghana in 2021
“Ensesa” is definitely a song that both old and young demographics will connect to and enjoy for years to come.


Akwaboah has heralded the “Lighthouse” Album as a rebirth of good music and promised taking fans through an eclectic collection of different genres like Highlife, Afrobeat, Afro-Soul and Afro-Pop. A Lovers Rock anthem is in the works as part of the Album.


“Lighthouse” is the first major project for Akwaboah since he produced the critically acclaimed “Mary” album for Sarkodie and followed with his own ‘Matters of the Heart’ Album in 2018.

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The Album showcases Akwaboah’s prowess as a Singer – Songwriter, Producer and Performer.


“Ensesa” is available on all digital platforms.

Veteran Kumawood Actor Agya Manu Is Dead (See Details)

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Veteran Ghanaian actor Agya Manu has reportedly passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

The actor who is a popular figure in the Kumawood industry passed away after a short illness related to diabetes and high blood pressure.

READ ALSO: It Won’t Come As A Shock If I Am Maintained As Artiste Of The Year – Kuami Eugene Blows Own Trumpet (Watch Video)

According to a number of reports, Agya Manu was admitted to a hospital on Monday, June 14, 2021.

Agya Manu was a regular actor in Kumawood movies and played myriad roles in local sitcoms.

He, however, could not make it and passed away earlier on Tuesday.

It is not known what got Agya Manu admitted at the hospital but he is reported to have suffered from diabetes and and high blood pressure.

Agya Manu starred alongside some of the industry favorites including Kwadwo Nkansah (Lil Win), Akrobeto, Nana Ama McBrown, Emelia Brobbey, Kwaku Manu, Ellen Kyei White, and the like.

READ ALSO: You Have Worked For 30 Years Yet You Do Not Own A House – Wale Takes A Swipe At Arnold Asamoah (Video)

It Won’t Come As A Shock If I Am Maintained As Artiste Of The Year – Kuami Eugene Blows Own Trumpet (Watch Video)

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Current Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of The Year, Kuami Eugene known in real life as Eugene Marfo, has said that it won’t be news if he is adjudged Artiste of The Year again at this year’s VGMAs.

In an exclusive interview with Joy News the Oen Gate crooner who was confident of his chancs spoke highly of his craft and upcoming awards cermony.

READ ALSO: Mr Anane Frimpong Finally Reacts To Evgangelist Diana Asamoah’s Comments On Cecilia Marfo’s Issue (Watch Video)

Kuami Eugene said it would not be news to many should he be retained as Artiste of The Year at the VGMAs which is set to take place.

The young musician added that most of the songs that Ghanaians were jamming to currently had the Kuami Eugene touch to them.

He stated further that he had played a number of big shows despite the prevalence of the freaded COVID-19 which has plagued the whole world.

The musician added that his ratings as a musician had gone through the roof since he was topping music charts all over the place.

He touched on the God factor and said he would give thanks to God should the award come to him because he knows he deserves it.

“It won’t be much of a news because most of the songs you are enjoying has the Kuami Eugene effect on it….My numbers are growing everyday and I am topping charts,” Eugene said.

He however indicated that he would be okay with the fact that he misses the award and it goes to another artiste because according to him, whoever would win the Artiste of The Year category worked hard for it in the year under review.

READ ALSO: Gospel Star Mary Agyemang Shows Appreciation To Frimprince Music For His Role In Her Career (Watch Video)

Kuami Eugene has been nominated in several categories in this year’s VGMAs.

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