Nominees for the 6th edition of the prestigious Western Music Awards have been unveiled by Westline Entertainment, organizers of the annual Western and Western North-based music awards.
At colorful nominees unveiling ceremony at the Anaji Choicemart in Takoradi on Saturday, 9th July 2022 a total of 30 categories were unveiled by the organizers.
In addition to the nominees, the unveiling was the announcement of 61OMusic, a California-based Record Label that is also an affiliate of Universal Music as the Official headline sponsor for the 2022 edition of the Western Music Awards.
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The event which was on strictly by invitation attendance had Musicians, Creative Arts, and Media Personalities from Ghana as well as industry players from the region gracing the occasion.
Amongst the notable people at the nominees and headline sponsor unveiling were Philip Osei Bonsu, host of Ekosiisen, Yaa Amoako Adu, CEO of Apave Ghana Inspection, Mr. Francis Atuahene, CEO of Atuahene Automobile, Highlife legend, Kofi Bentil, Marian Ampon, General Manager of Anaji Choicemart, Lawyer Fiifi Buckman, Saviour Adzika aka Sayvee, CEO of Corporation Foundation. The musicians who were present include Aya Ramzy B, KDM, Vincent Nyarko, Kwesi Swat, Yaw Jus, and Tray Zee, amongst others.
The organizers of the awards revealed that this year witnessed the highest filing of nominations since the inception of the awards. The total number of nominations at the end of the filing was 318.
In a statement to express proud sponsorship of the awards, Kofi Sonny, the CEO of 61OMusic said his interest in sponsoring the awards stems from his policy to grow with a brand. According to him, he sees the potential of the Western Music Awards and thinks it’ll be a wise investment for any investor to put in money.
On his part, the CEO of Western Music Awards, Emmanuel Ampaabeng expressed gratitude to the 61O Music team for coming on board and assured them of a good return on investment and fruitful partnership.
The full list of nominees for this year’s 61OMusic Western Music Awards are:
- Afropop Song
Afezi Perry – Susu
4mula Energy – Eeeeiii
Kweysi swat – Ekye
Olushola – Thomas
Fameye – Praise
Dopenation – Today
- Album/EP
Reskew – Sovereignty
Tray Zee – Harvest
Dopenation – Atta
Tycuun – Success Under Construction
- Artiste of The Year
Keche
Aya RamzyB
Ayesem
Fameye
Dopention
- Best Blogger/ Promoter
Ghvibes.net
Alltunezgh.com
Tunesafrik.com
Halmblog.com
Starclickgh.com
Alltymsgh.net
- Brass Band
Nothing late
Evergreen
Rhythm 360
De Pundit
Blue Scout
- Collaboration
Ayesem one – One sin ft. kwaysi Swat
Keche – Good Mood ft. Fameye
Reign Godz – don’t try me ft. kofi jamar & harper j
Nero X – Shama ft. Kweku Darlington
Dopenation – Zenabu ft. Dancegodlyod
Evidends – Saturday Night ft. Ayesem
- Entertainment Show
Y-entertainment Podium – Macall Mensah – Y fm
Entertainment Review – Connect Fm – Ato Kwamina Otoo D’gem
Showbiz Extra – Waibe YB – Owass Fm
Ahosepe review – Sammy De Freshboy – fox fm
- Ghanaian Song
Mr. Drew – Mood
Black Sherif – Second Sermon
Kuami Eugene – Dollar On You
Fameye – Praise
Ohemaa Mercy – Ote Me Mu ft. MOG
Okyeame Kwame – Yeeko ft. Kuami Eugene
Gyakie – Forever (rmx) ft. Omah Lay
Darkovibes – Je M’appele ft. Divido
Sefa – Echoke
Kwame Yogt – Biibi Besi ft. Kuami Eugene
- Gospel Artiste
El Manuel
Navah
KDM
Rhoda Offei
Ewuraba Eesi
- Gospel Song
EL Manuel – Yesu Din ft. J-Josh
KDM – Sin
Isaac k Dentu – Your Grace
Rhoda Offei – Maye Kasa
Ewuraba Eesi – The Grace ft. Nero X
Vincent Nyarko – Kyere Me Kwan ft. Naf Kassi
- Group
Westside Gang
Keche
Anlo Soldiers
Dopenation
- Highlife Artiste
Afezi Perry
AK Difaya
Kweysi Swat
Naf Kassi
Qwesi Flex
Fameye
- Highlife Song
Adwen K – Tom & Jerry
AK difaya – Too Heavy
Naana Blu – Nam Pa
Kweysi Swat – In Your Hands
Naf Kassi – Obra
- Hiplife Artiste
Westside Gang
Keche
Aya RamzyB
Snow B
Tray Zee
- Hiplife song
Keche – Good Mood ft. Fameye
Aya RamzyB – Jawulay ft. Lennon
Success Wan – Pum Pum ft. Nero X
Evidens – Saturday Night. Ft. Ayesem
Afezi Perry – Snake Underground
Bobo Dada Bee – Logoligi
- Hiphop Artiste
Origee – P3 Sika
Nemisis Loso – One Day
Ayesem – You Go Wound
Bobo Dada Bee – Skare Dem
Reign Godz – Don’t Try Me
- Hip-hop Song
Ayesem – State of Mind
Dhisway – Pentacles
Bobo Dada bee – Skare Dem
Kojo Wadosty – Anthem
Reign Godz – Don’t Try Me ft. Millon Reggie & Harper J
Music Video
Canor – African Women
Vinswag – Dawg Me
Braa Owens – Indebted
KDM – Wo Yie
Naana Blu – Nam Pa
Dopenation – Today
Ewuraba Eesi – The Grace ft. Nero X
Westside Gang – Jealousy ft. Mr Drew
Ayesem – One Sin ft. Kweysi Swat
Nemisis Loso – One Day ft. Kofi Jamar & Whistle
- New Artiste
Mykford
Ruth Ackaah-Gyasi
Mojae
Janaya X
Success Wan
Dhisway
Amoako Belo
Yaw Jus
- Producer
Bodybeatz
Willisbeatz
Jakebeatz
Dopenation
- Radio DJ
Dj Wasty Kay – Ahoto Fm
Dj Cash – Skyypower Fm
Dj Ixman – Best Fm
Dj Storm – Beach Fm
Mr X – Ahobrasee Fm
Dj Kenya – Owass Fm
- Rapper
Aziz Havoc – Nyame
Ayesem – State of Mind
Origee – Governor
Bobo Dada Bee – Skare Dem
- Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
Betterdays Gad
Nyame B
Neffgee
- Reggae/Dancehall Song
Betterdays Gad – Rich forever
Naana Blu – Dream Boy
Kweysi Swat – Thinking Aloud
Skibrain – Dondoo
Nero x – Shame ft. Kweku Darlington
Nyame B – No More Bad Company ft. Devlon Strap
- Regional song
Aya RamzyB – Jawulay ft. Lennon
Evidens – Saturday Night ft. Ayesem
Chichiz – Morning Devotion
Ewuraba Eesi – The Grace ft. Nero X
Fameye – Praise
Dopenation – Today
- Song Writer
Ayesem – One Sin ft. Kweysi Swat
Chichiz – Morining Devotion
Kweysi Swat – Thinking Aloud
Fameye – Praise
Kweysi Swat – In Your Hands
- Urban Gospel Song
Mykford – M’adze Nyina
EL Manuel – Yesu Din J-Josh
Chichiz – Morning Devotion
Navah – After You Na You
- Western Diaspora
Kay Bryn
Manni B
FnF
Navah
Itzneeded