The Upper East Awards (UEMA) has unveiled its list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2023 edition. The nominees were announced during a grand event held at the Tap Hotel in Bolgatanga on October 15, 2023. The list includes various categories, recognizing outstanding artists and industry players in the Upper East Region’s vibrant music scene.
Here are the nominees across various categories:
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR:
- PANDY
- KUNDIVI MAHAMA
- Fasetwo
- Gingsen
- Nambawan
- Ayuune Sulley
- Fresh Faya
BEST NEW ACT:
- Kutana – Bibara Nyim
- Mipaato – Tonight
- Basma – Z3welege
- D Blinx – Superstar
- WAYZoOr – Holiday
- BILLY THE RAPPER – Sirens
- XSPAPIN – Blow
- Clatty – Sharper than Knife
- FLAMEBWOY – Buyer Peter
- High Limit – Flashlight
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE:
- City Rapper – One Africa
- BILLY THE RAPPER – Sirens
- Kiri Supremo – Ligiri
- Nambawan – Ghost Flow
- Showboy – Micheal Jackson Flow
- Gingsen – Show Your Flex
BEST COLLABORATION:
- Teebran – Roof on Fire ft Bani
- KUNDIVI MAHAMA – Yinemi
- Fasetwo – A Di Kaani
- Billy the Rapper ft Gingseng – Outlawz
- FRESHFAYA – KELKAMGAAD – Ft ROLex B
- ROLex B – Potato Ft Fresh Faya
- Jahbone Mp ft B Wayne – Money Good
- Try Cee ft Nambawan and Fasetwo – Stay
- High Spirit ft Wiz Child – Go Gaga
- Elitan ft Kilimore and Area Scatter – Number One
BEST DJ:
- DJ Kokobioko
- DJ BlackCedi
- DJ Tess
- DJ Skalo
- DJ Anadwo
- DJ Chapters
SOUND PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- Masta Khen
- Fasetwo
- Kimibeatz
- Nbuuribia
MALE VOCALIST:
- Fasetwo – A N3 Sono
- Kundivi Mahama – Tafaama
- PANDY – Lovestory
- High Limit – Flashlight
- Starbwoy Sarauta – Swive & Boff
RECORD OF THE YEAR:
- Kutana – Birara Nyim
- Capochino Novella – Npusiya
- KUNDIVI Mahama – Tafaama
- Nambawan – Ma La Hu
- PANDY – Yine Panga
- Carlblingx – Do You
- Flamebwoy – Buyer Peter
TRADITIONAL ARTISTE:
- Aguy One – Paglesungo Yanebabugro
- Ayuune Sulley – Wohnaya Kaama Yooma
- Prof Atamina – Pognaba
- Aguaa – Doosi Ge Bisi Abuure Ge Lebna
DIGITAL ARTISTE:
- Nambawan
- Pandy
- Ragga Star
- Gingsen
- ROLex B
- High Limit
12. AFROBEATS/AFROPOP SONG OF THE YEAR:
- ACE BAGZ – ENERGY
- EXWAI – TOENDO
- Highlimit – Lola
- High Spirit ft Wiz Child – Go Gaga
- NAMBAWAN – MA LA HU
- PANDY – Friday
- ROLex B – B-POTATO
- Teebran – Sugar Mummy
- TRY CEE – STAY
- WAYZOOR – HOLIDAY
13. REGGAE/DANCEHALL SONG:
- ACIDICRANKING – SUMMERTIME
- Clatty – Sharper than Knife
- Fayaman Kasena – Jah Bless
- FLAMEBWOY – Buyer Peter
- Kittybwoy – Ghetto ARISE
- RAS TRUSTY – WAGWAN
- Ragga Star – Dealer
14. HMB – MOST POPULAR:
- FLAMEBWOY – BUYER PETER
- FRESHFAYA – KELKAMGAAD
- KUNDIVI MAHAMA – TAFAAMA
- Nambawan – Ma La Hu
15. BEST VIDEO:
- BILLY THE RAPPER – OUTLAWZ
- FRESHFAYA – HUSTLE HARD
- Gingen – Skeng
- Nambawan – Ma La Hu
- Rolex B – Potato
16. GOSPEL SONG:
- KUNDIVI MAHAMA – SHEIWUNA
- PANDY – YINE PANGA
- SAMUEL AGONGO – NSOH NAAYINE N BAA
17. BLOGGER OF THE YEAR:
- Gh Blinks
- Ambitious GH
- Asaare Wisdom
- Ebenezer Akandurugo
- Lyrical Tongobia
- Nash Bliss GH
18. ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
- Ayuune Sulley – Wohnaya Kaama Yooma
- Exsyd Family – Tongo to the Dunnia
- Highlimit – Glory
- Kittybwoy – Ghetto Rise
- Proof Atamina – Pognaba
- Samuel Agongo – Tu Daana Bola Pooren
- Teebran – Zina
19. HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR:
- BILLY THE RAPPER – OUTLAWZ
- Carlblingx – Do You
- City Rapper – One Africa
- Dee Limit – Physical
- Gingsen – Upsetter
20. INDUSTRY PERSON:
- Ayaaba Abdul Aziz (DJ SMART)
- Abanga Younglife
- DJ ALUTHER
- Jah Bless
- Prince Bossman
21. UE MUSIC INFLUENCER:
- Capochino Novella
- NAVRONGO DANCE ACADEMY
- PRINCESS ADUURE
- SHEEBLESS58
- STARLOUGEE
23. SONGWRITER OF YEAR:
- CARLBLINGX – Do You
- Fasetwo – A N3 Sono
- Flamebwoy – Buyer Peter
- KUNDIVI MAHAMA – SHEIWUNA
- Nambawan – Ma La Hu
- PANDY – Friday
24. HIP HOP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR:
- BILLY THE RAPPER – OUTLAWZ
- Carlblingx – Do You
- City Rapper – One Africa
- Dee Limit – Physical
- Gingsen – Upsetter
26. TRADITIONAL SONG:
- Aguaa – Doosi Ge Bisi Abuure Ge Lebna
- Aguy One – Paglesungo Yanebabugro
- Ayuune Sulley
- Prof Atamina – Pognaba
28. TRADITIONAL STRING ARTISTE:
- Aguaa
- Aguy One
- Ayuune Sulley
- Prof Atamina
29. NORTHERN ACT OF THE YEAR:
- David Aj
- Eddylee
- Fadlan
- Lazzybwoy
- Ras Badingo
- Ras Tee
30. REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTE:
- Clatty – Sharper Dan Knife
- FLAMEBWOY – Buyer Peter
- Kittybwoy – Ghetto ARISE
- RAS TRUSTY – WAGWAN
- Ragga Star – Dealer
The Upper East Awards (UEMA) 2023 promises to be a remarkable celebration of musical talent from the region. The event is set to showcase the vibrant music scene and recognize the outstanding contributions of artists and industry professionals.
Stay tuned for updates on the voting process and highlights from the upcoming awards ceremony!
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