The nominees for the sixth edition of the 610Music Western Music Awards have been announced.
Westline Entertainment, the organizers of the annual Western and Western North based music awards, has announced the nominees for the 6th edition of the prestigious Western Music Awards.
The organizers unveiled a total of 30 categories at colorful nominees unveiling ceremony on Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the Anaji Choicemart in Takoradi. In addition to the nominees, 610Music, a California-based record label that is also an affiliate of Universal Music, was announced as the official headline sponsor for the 2022 Western Music Awards.
Musicians, creative arts, and media personalities from Ghana, as well as industry players from the region, graced the occasion, which was strictly by invitation only.
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 were among those in attendance. Among those in attendance were Aya Ramzy B, KDM, Vincent Nyarko, Kwesi Swat, Yaw Jus, and Tray Zee.
The organizers of the awards revealed that this year’s nominations were the most numerous since the awards’ inception. At the end of the filing period, there were 318 nominations.
Kofi Sonny, the CEO of 610Music, stated in a statement that his interest in sponsoring the awards stems from his policy of growing with a brand. He sees the potential of the Western Music Awards and believes it will be a wise investment for any investor to make.
Emmanuel Ampaabeng, CEO of Western Music Awards, expressed gratitude to the 610Music team for joining and assured them of a good return on investment and fruitful partnership.
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 – Eric Ekow Smith
- Alltunezgh.com – Naacy
- Tunesafrik.com – Kobby Josvan
- Halmblog.com – Sampson Halm
- Starclickgh.com – Francis Krah
- Alltymsgh.net – Gideon Mensah
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
- 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
Hiphop 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
