Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2014 Nominees

The nominees for the 2014 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards










Full list of nominees below:

Artiste of the Year

Castro

Kwabena Kwabena

Sonnie Badu

Shatta Wale

Sarkodie

Samini

Guru

New Artiste of the Year

Akwaboah

Joey B

Kumi Guitar

Highlife Artiste of the Year

Bisa Kdei

Kwabena Kwabena

Castro

Gospel Song of the Year

Osoree Nnwom - Cecelia Marfo

Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz- Nicholas Omane Acheampong

Wonder God - Sonnie Badu

Maye Se Mo Pen - OJ

Nyame Egwamaa - Joyce Blessing feat. Jewel Ackah

Menu - Patience Nyarko

Best Female Vocal Performance

Efya - Life

Joyce Blessing - Nyame Egwamaa

Miriam Afari - Ashei Nyame

Gena West - No Power Against Me

Best Male Vocal Performance

Sonnie Badu - Wonder God

OJ- Maye Se Mo Pen

Knii Lante - Baby Take Good Care

Kwabena Kwabena - Engya Me Ho

Castro - Odo Pa

African Artiste of the Year

Mafikizolo

P-Sqaure

Davido

Kcee

Wizkid

Flavour

Gospel Artiste of the Year

Sonnie Badu

Nicholas Omane Acheapong

OJ

Joyce Blessing

Patience Nyarko

Hiplife/ Hip Hop Artiste of the Year

Sarkodie

Eazzy

R2Bees

Guru

M.anifest

EL

Joey B

Afro Pop Song of the Year

Latext - Edem feat. Kaaki

Million Pound Girl - Fuse ODG

Dance (Neke Neke) - Itz Tiffany

Slow - R2Bees feat. Wizkid

Dance For Ne - Ruff N Smooth

Scream-Eazzy

Highlife Song of the Year

Adult Music - Kwabena Kwabena

Odo Pa - Castro feat. Baby Jet & Kofi Kinaata

Love - R2Bees

Metanfo- Bisa Kdei

Break Into 2 - Kumi Guitar

Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year

Freaky Girl - Jupiter

Pull Up - Stonebwoy

Hot Cake - Pope Skinny feat. Shatta Wale

Dancehall King - Shatta Wale

Fever - D2 feat. Shatta Wale

Scatter Badmind - Samini

Vodafone Song of the Year

Adult Music - Kwabena Kwabena feat. Samini

Odo Pa - Castro Feat. Baby Jet & Kofi Kinaata

Slow Down - R2Bees Feat. Wizkid

Dancehall King - Shatta Wale

Metanfo - Bisa Kdei

Tonga - Joey B feat. Sarkodie

Maye Se Mo pen - OJ

Akaiyida (Boys Abr3) - Guru

Down On One - Sarkodie feat. Fuse ODG

Million Pound Girl - Fuse ODG

Record of the Year

Trigmatic - Wo Sika Nti

Knii Lante - Baby Take Good Care

Tseataa (Josh Laryea) - Kane

Afriyie - Everlasting Love

Akwaboah - I Do Love You

Best Collaboration of the Year

Odo Pa - Castro feat. Baby Jet & Kofi Kinaata

Down On One- Sarkodie feat. Fuse ODG

Slow Down - R2Bees feat. Wizkid

Adult Music-Kwabena Kwabena

Azonto Boys-Guru Feat. Lil Win

Hot Cake-Pope Skinny Feat. Shatta Wale

Nyame Egwamaa-Joyce Blessing Feat. Jewel Ackah

Album of the Year

Sarkology - Sarkodie

Heavy Price- Joyce Blessing

Aroma of Worship - Sonnie Badu

Akaiyida (Boys Abr3) - Guru

Song Writer of the Year

Maye Se Mo Pen - OJ

Wo Sika Nti - Trigmatic

Engya Me Ho - Kwabena Kwabena

Baby Take Good Care - Knii Lante

Baba - Bisa Kdei

GHANA MUSIC AT WAR ?.... Samini VS Shatta Wale

GHANA MUSIC AT WAR?

 Samini vs Shatta Wale

Samini and Bandana (shatta wale) are both talented reggae, dancehall artist in Ghana who are doing well in the music industry. They both started as hipelife artist and now dancehall

Samini has chopped success in his music career and have won many hearts of Ghanaian  especially the ladies, as they usually called him the ladies man. He has won many awards both locally and international. He is the top featured artist in the history of Ghana music. He is good on stage starting up with freestyle whenever he holds unto the microphone. Since his debut hit song ''Linda'' He has been consistently making hits after hits. 
With his Highgrade family, he has been able to help, raise and produce new artist in the likes of Kaaki, stonebwoy, Kofi kinata etc. Indeed, Samini is doing good and he is good at what he does best

On the other hand, Bandana (Shatta wale) with his debut song ''Bandana from Ghana'' features Tinny was a hit. Over the years many hiplife artists have had their challenges either falling apart or going low and Bandana was no exception, but in spite of all, he was still a survivor.

Not forgetting recently incident which took place at the Ghana Music Award 2012 where Bandana claims he was cheated of not being awarded by the organizers of the show Charter House which resulted in some damages. 
Bandana (Shatta wale) dropped a hit songs title ''dancehall king, Alkayida, Enter the net'' which won many hearts of Ghanaians especially the youth. Now with new dance called Alkayida, Bandana songs are really fun to dance with.

Self acclaimed '' Dancehall King'' Bandana a.k.a Shatta Wale is the baddest dancehall musician right now in Ghana. No doubt day in and day out, he releases singles after singles and it is making an impact on the airwaves. There is no party without shatta wale song being played. 

Samini and Shatta wale has a beef going on which no one seems to understand why. They all claims being better than the other calling themselves The King of dancehall in Ghana. We've heard both releasing beef or dissing songs directed to each other. IS GHANA MUSIC AT WAR?

Ghana music has come of age and this doesnt speak well of us. As two matured adult whatever differences they have, the better finds a way to make peace. And Ghanaian media should stopped rating and making the unnecessary comparison between the two. 
The just ended Guniness Big Eruption Concert which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, Novembe 23 2013 saw Samini and Shatta Wale performing on one stage. People might thought this platform offered to them will bring to an end of long rivalry between the two but it appears the game has only just began.

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Ghana’s Fuse ODG, P-Square, Wizkid, Mafikizolo Nominated For The 2013 MTV European Music Awards

MTV has announced the nominees for the “2013 MTV EMA,” the world’s annual music awards show that celebrates the year’s hottest artists from around the globe. Musical powerhouse and multi-talented Justin Timberlake and breakthrough artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead the EMA nominations with five nods each, while always captivating superstars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke are each up for four awards.

Representing for Africa at the global music celebration will be LCNVL,Mafikizolo, P-Square, Wizkid and Fuse ODG – who are all nominated in theBest African Act category. The “2013 MTV EMA” will broadcast live on MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 10 November at 22:00 CAT from the stunning new Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam (official red carpet show starts at 21:00 CAT).

News of the nominations will be revealed during the “2013 EMA Nomination Special” Hosted by Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), premiering on MTV at 16:40 CAT on Tuesday 17 September. The world famous “Anchorman” Ron Burgundy (star of the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues) will deliver the news on this year’s EMA nominees in his unique and hilarious way.

Continuing his hot streak after a long hiatus from music, Timberlake continues to dominate 2013, securing EMA nominations for Best Male, Best Live, Best Look, Best US Act and Best Video for “Mirrors”. First-time EMA nomineesMacklemore & Ryan Lewis will compete for Best New, Best Hip Hop, Best Songfor “Thrift Shop (ft. Wanz)”, Best US Act and Best World Stagefor their performance at MTV World Stage Wireless 2013 in July.

Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus will go head to head for the Best Female title, and both will vie against Robin Thicke for Best Video. Gaga is also up for Best Lookand Biggest Fans, whileCyrus has secured additional nods for Best Pop and Best US Act.

Thicke‘s other nominations are for Best Song for “Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell), Best US Actand Best World Stage for his performance in Malaysia earlier this month. Perennial EMA nominee Justin Bieber is once again nominated for Best Pop, Best Male, Biggest Fans and Best Canadian Act.

Other notable EMA nominees include Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Green Day,Thirty Seconds to Mars, Daft Punk, Rudimental, Icona Pop and One Direction, who are each up for three EMA nominations (with 1D’s Harry Styles also nabbing a nod for Best Look). Artists with two EMA nods include Rihanna, Katy Perry, Eminem, Jay Z, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Paramore, Rita Ora, Drake, Afrojack, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Iggy Azalea. MTV will announce EMA performers and presenters at a later date.

The MTV EMA – MTV’s global celebration of the hottest stars in music – recognizes artists from around the world and across genres, and brings together music fans everywhere for a one-of-a-kind experience in the weeks leading up to and at the show. Voting for EMA categories is open now until 00:59 CAT on Saturday 9 November 2013.

Once again, viewers from around the world have been engaging with the EMA digital platforms to earn points for their favorite EMA artists in the Biggest Fans category; since 30 August, their participation has helped narrow down the field to the five official nominees announced today. The more fans continue to engage with the EMA content featured on MTV’s digital platforms in the weeks leading up to the show, the more they can help boost the chances for their favorite artist to win the Biggest Fans award on November 10th.

Each year, the MTV EMA highlights incredible artists from every corner of the world with theWorldwide Act category. Fans can vote for nominated artists from their respective territory starting today, Tuesday 17 September. The local winners will receive an EMA award and also move on to the next phase of voting starting Friday 25 October and compete for the regional title. The 10 official Worldwide Act nominees from each region will then be announced on Monday 1 November, and battle for the Worldwide Act Award. The winner will be named at the show in Amsterdam.

Fuse ODG

Here is the list of nominees for the “2013 MTV EMA”:

BEST SONG

Bruno Mars – “Locked Out Of Heaven”

Daft Punk – “Get Lucky” (ft. Pharrell Williams)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Thrift Shop” (ft. Wanz)

Rihanna – “Diamonds”

Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)

BEST POP

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Miley Cyrus

One Direction

Taylor Swift

BEST FEMALE

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Miley Cyrus

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

BEST MALE

Bruno Mars

Eminem

Jay Z

Justin Bieber

Justin Timberlake

BEST LIVE

Beyoncé

Green Day

Justin Timberlake

P!nk

Taylor Swift

BEST NEW

Bastille

Icona Pop

Imagine Dragons

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Rudimental

BEST VIDEO

Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”

Lady Gaga – “Applause”

Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”

Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)

Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Up In The Air”

BEST AFRICAN ACT (winner goes on to compete in Worldwide Act category)

Fuse ODG

LCNVL

Mafikizolo

P-Square

Wizkid

For the full list of Worldwide Act nominees, please visit press.mtvema.com

Sarkodie - Illuminati (Official Video)

SARKODIE - ILLUMINATI OFFICIAL VIDEO
Award winning rapper Michael Kwesi Owusu Addo popularly known as Sarkodie has released a video for his hit single Illuminati.

The rapper is dropping the video after he released the song Illuminate last year. Sarkodie released the song, off his yet to be released Sarkology album, in reaction to rumours that he was a member of the 'devilish' organization Illuminati.

The Illuminati video was shot on location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Phamous Philms and directed by award winning Ghanaian director Gyo Gyimah.

Sammy Forson, Manager of Sarkodie in an interview said, it took two weeks to shoot the video and it is "the most expensive video we have shot so far."

He said the Illuminati video cost "about US$90,000."

Sammy Forson added that Illuminati is the first of two videos they shot in Dubai. The second, he said, will be released soon.

Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLTnt_-Mr3U

SARKODIE
Hip Hop Artist
Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian recording artist, entertainer, brand ambassador and a BET Awards 2012. Best International Act winner. He is also referred to as Obidi Pon Bidi. Many Ghanaian people recognize him as a leading Hip hop and Hip Life artist

Yvonne Nelson Spotted With Akon (Photos)

with Akon

Yvonne Nelson Spotted With Akon (Photos)

Ghanaian star actress, Yvonne Nelson seems to have her sexy long legs one step in Hollywood if the pictures she shared on instagram is anything to go by. 

From having her own trailer to sharing smiles with two of Africa’s biggest exports, Akon and Djimon Hounsou and Spartacus star, Viva Bianca, the actress seems to be at a place where many African actors can only dream about. 


Details of the production are not certain for now but the pictures suggest that Yvonne would be playing the role of an African mama and nurse. More to follow.

..and Spartacus star Viva Bianca

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24 Hour Telenovela Channel on DSTV

                                                                                 

24 HOUR TELENOVELA CHANNEL ON DSTV

DSTV has launched a new channel exclusively dedicated to telenovelas. It is called Telemundo (Channel 118) and it  brings dramatic storylines, exotic locations and glamorous personalities to Africa, under the tagline: “Feel the passion”

Nico Meyer, MultiChoice Africa CEO said, “We are delighted to be launching Telemundo as it increases the range of programming available to DStv and GOtv subscribers. Telenovelas are a popular entertainment format and we want to provide a dedicated channel where subscribers can go to find this kind of programming.

“The launch forms part of MultiChoice Africa’s commitment to provide viewers in Africa with a wide channel line-up and to ensure that they have a broad variety of genres to choose from.”

Telemundo viewers can look forward to fascinating stories of love, success and betrayal with high quality production values in telenovelas including Aurora, Precious Rose, My Heart Beats for Lola and Behind Closed Doors.  Telemundo is fully localised for the African market with full dubbing of Spanish-language programming in English for South Africa and Sub-Saharan countries.

Telemundo becomes the fifth channel brand from Universal Networks International to launch in Africa, joining the recently refreshed channels – Universal Channel, E! Entertainment Television and The Style Network, and movies channel, Studio Universal.  Further, NB CUniversal News Group also operates CNBC channels across the continent.

VGMA 2013 Red Carpet Experience

                                                                                      RED CARPET EXPERIENCE

The just ended 14th Edition of VGMA 2013 was not only a night of music but also a night of Fashion where artist shows off their swagger.
Every year both general public and stars comes in with various design looking good in their outfits and this year was no exceptional.

Some dressed to portray their culture, and some were simply awesome and admirable.


 Here are some pictures in case you missed the night.