The 2024 Ghana Music Awards nominees were unveiled in Accra on Thursday, ahead of the main ceremony scheduled for June 1st. This year marks the 25th edition of the awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) due to Telecel’s sponsorship takeover from Vodafone Ghana.
Leading the pack of nominees is Stonebwoy with an impressive 15 nominations, followed closely by Kuami Eugene with 14 nominations, and Sarkodie with 8 nominations. Notably, Black Sherif, last year’s big winner, secured 6 nominations after clinching five victories at the previous ceremony, including the prestigious Artist of the Year award.
The anticipation surrounding the awards ceremony peaked with the full list of nominees unveiled at the Grand Arena in Accra. The event not only showcased Telecel’s new sponsorship but also served as a platform uniting industry giants, emerging talents, and music enthusiasts alike.
Scheduled for June 1st, 2024, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards promises to be an evening of celebration, honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of Ghanaian artists across various musical genres. Notable nominees include Sarkodie, Amerado, King Paluta, Jay Bahd, and Black Sherif, among others.
The nomination categories encompass a wide range of musical styles and accomplishments, from Best Male Artiste to Best New Artiste, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year, ensuring that all facets of musical excellence are duly recognized.
As a cornerstone event in the Ghanaian music calendar, the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards is poised to be a milestone celebration, commemorating twenty-five years of musical brilliance and cultural significance. below is the full list of nominees for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024
Best Hiplife / HipHop Artiste of The Year (TGMA 2024)
Amerado
Black Sherif
Medikal
Jay Bhad
King Paluta
Sarkodie
Best Hiplife Song (TGMA 2024)
Insha Allah by Okyeame Kwame ft King Paluta
Masesa by Jay Bahd Ft Skyface SDW & Kwaku DMC
Oh My Linda by Reggie Osei, Jay Bahd, O’Kenneth, Kweku DMC
Twatis by Oseikrom Sikana ft Kwaku Smoke
Yahitte Remix by King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene
Eny3 Nwanwa by Guru
Best Highlife Artiste (TGMAs 2024)
Abiana
Akwaboah
Kofi Kinaata
Kuami Eugene
FRA
Best Highlife Song (TGMA 2024)
Adoley by Camidoh
Party by Adina ft Kofi Kinaata
Kweku Ananse Remix by Amerado ft Fameye
Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
My Darling by Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena
Overthinking by Kofi Kinaata
Vero by Kelvyn Boy
Yolo by Kuami Eugene
You dey Feel The Vibe by FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta
Africa Money by Wendy Shay
Best Hip Hop Song (TGMAs 2024)
Lonely Road by O’Kenneth, Xlimkid
Sarkodie by Otan
Gyakie by Scar ft JDee
Medikal by Sowutuom
Strongman by Dear God
Black Sherif by Yaya
Akatanii by Kweku Smoke
The Hardest by Amerado
Best Afrobeats Song (TGMAs 2024)
Hossana by Banzy Banero
Broken Heart by DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene
Otello by Fancy Gadam ft Kuami Eugene
Liquor by KiDi
Monica by Kuami Eugene
Case Remix by Mr. Drew ft Mophty
Goodsin by Olivetheboy
Best AfroPop Song (TGMA 2024)
Super Super by Efya
Not God Remix by Fameye ft Stonebwoy
Rent Free by Gyakie
I Lied by KiDi
Terminator by King Promise
Bad Boy by Lasmid
Till We Die by Sarkodie ft Ruger
Into The Future by Stonebwoy
Best Afrobeat/AfroPop Artiste (TGMA 2024)
Gyakie
Camidoh
KiDi
King Promise
Mr Drew
Efya
Wendy Shay
Best Music Video (TGMA 2024)
Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Wasted Eyes by Amaarae
Paradise by Black Sherif
Fate by Kuami Eugene
Broken Heart by DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene
100% by Scott Evans
Oil In My Head by Black Sherif
Kweku Playman by Kweku Smoke
Into the Future by Stonebwoy
Cryptocurrency by Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi
Best Gospel Song (TGMAs 2024)
Tears of Joy by Patience Nyarko
Anuonyam by Mabel Okyere
Aseda by Nacee
Kaafo by Perez Muzik
Mo by Piesie Esther
100% by Scott Evans
Say Amen by Diana Hamilton
Victory by Joyce Blessing
Best Gospel Artiste (#TGMA24)
Diana Hamilton
Joe Mettle
Joyce Blessing
Mabel Okyere
Nacee
Perez Muzik
Piesie Esther
Scott Evans
Best African Artiste (TGMA24)
Rema
Asake
Burna Boy
Tyla
Davido
Jzyno
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song (TGMA24)
Truth by DSL
Stubborn SoulJah by Epixode
Efiekuma Love by Kofi Kinaata
San Bra by Samini
Non-Stop by Stonebwoy
Eyeball Remix by Ras Kuuku ft Samini
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist (TGMA24)
Epixode
Ras Kuuku
Stonebwoy
Samini
Collaboration of the Year (#TGMA24)
Liquor by KiDi ft Stonebwoy
Lonely Road by O’Kenneth, Xlimkid
Case Remix by Mr Drew ft Mophty
Twatis by Oseikrom Sikani ft Kweku Smoke
Kwaku Ananse Remix by Amerado ft Fameye
Yahitte Remix by King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene
You Dey Feel The Vibe by FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta
My Darling – Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena
International Collaboration of The Year (TGMA24)
Scar by Gyakie ft JBee
Butter My Bread by Jyzno ft Lasmid
Terminator – King Promise ft Yung Jon
Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Cryptocurrency by Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi
Wotowoto Season by Odumodublvck ft Black Sherif
Till We Die by Sarkodie ft Ruger
Perfect Combi by King Promise ft Gabzy
Songwriter of the Year (TGMA24)
Don’t Cry by Perez Muzik
Not God by Fameye
Truth by DSL
Otan by Sarkodie
Esikyire by Akwaboah
Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Best Rap Performance (TGMA24)
The Hardest by Amerado
Warning by Eno Barony
Boasiako by FimFim
5th August (7) by Lyrical Joe
We Made It by Medikal
Otan by Sarkodie
Dear God by Strongman
Best Male Vocal Performance (TGMA24)
Don’t Cry (Kaafo) by Perez Muzik
Gyidie by Kyei Mensa
You Are Great by Kofi Karikari ft Eternity
Hankipanki by Josh Blakk
Brown Skin Girl by Camidoh
I Lied by KiDi
Best Female Vocal Performance (#TGMA24)
Baby by Adina
Far Away by Abiana
His Grace by Lordina The Soprano
Hold My Hands by Queendalyn Yurglee
Temple by Niiella
Make Me Believe by TiTi Owusu
Best New Artiste (#TGMA24)
Bandy Banner
DSL
King Paluta
Maya Blu
Olivetheboy
Oseikrom Sikanii
Record of The Year (TGMA 2024)
Reckless & Sweet by Amaarae
Far Away by Abiana
Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Iyawo by Josh Blakk
Me Dan Wo by Joe Mettle ft Kweku Teye
My Helper by Efya
Album/EP of The Year (TGMA 2024)
Taste of Africa by Abiana
Fountain Baby by Amaarae
Love & Chaos by Kuami Eugene
Planning & Plotting by Medikal
5th Dimension by Stonebwoy
Most Popular Song of the Year (#TGMA24)
Hossana by Bandy Banero
Yaya by Black Sherif
Scar by Gyakie ft JBee
Victory by Joyce Blessing
Liquor by KiDi ft Stonebwoy
Terminator by King Promise
Monica by Kuami Eugene
Case Remix by Mr Drew ft Mophty
Aseda by Nacee
Goodsin by Olivetheboy
Otan by Sarkodie
Into the Future by Stonebwoy
Artiste of The Year (#TGMA24)
Black Sherrif
King Promise
Kuami Eugene
Nacee
Sarkodie
Stonebwoy
Source: Sampson Halm