Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

VGMA Board Member Explains Why King Promise Deserves Album Of The Year Award
09 May

VGMA Board Member Explains Why King Promise Deserves Album Of The Year Award

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Nii Ayite Hammond, a member of the Board of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has responded to claims that Black Sherif deserved the Album of the Year award in the 24th edition of the scheme more than King Promise who won with his ‘5 Star’ album. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Twitter Spaces, Hammond acknowledged that Black Sherif had a good album (The Villain I Never Was) but King Promise’s ‘5 Star’ album also passed the litmus test. “It is true that ‘The Villain I Never Was’ ticks all the boxes, the same way King Promise’s album also…
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Jon Germain ‘Lobbies’ To Host VGMAs
09 May

Jon Germain ‘Lobbies’ To Host VGMAs

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Popular Ghanaian radio personality and singer/songwriter, Jon Germain has asked Charterhouse, organisers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) to hire him as host for the event. In a tweet this evening, Jon Germain said, “They should hire me to host/MC Ghana Music Awards.” The annual VGMAs is regarded as the most prestigious event on the Ghanaian entertainment calendar. A number of high profile personalities such as Kwami Sefa Kayi, Nana Aba Anamoah, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) and Chris Attoh as MCs have hosted previous events. Last Saturday, May 6, the VGMAs was held at the Grand Arena of Accra International…
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Wooden Plaques Won’t Feed You – Great Ampong To Colleagues Who ‘Buy’ Awards
05 May

Wooden Plaques Won’t Feed You – Great Ampong To Colleagues Who ‘Buy’ Awards

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The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) over the years after its inception has seen countless criticisms on the criteria the scheme uses in selecting its winners. The criticism mostly comes from the public, entertainment pundits, and a section of musicians who usually claim some awards are bought by some contenders. Charterhouse, the organizers of the event has however rubbished these allegations numerous times insisting that, the selection of its winners is done based on both the voting system and the decision by the board. Gospel musician Great Ampong known in real life as Isaiah Kwadwo Apmong has admonished musicians who…
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Eno Barony Disappointed With Lack Of VGMA Nominations For Female Rappers
24 Mar

Eno Barony Disappointed With Lack Of VGMA Nominations For Female Rappers

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Ghanaian female rapper, Eno Barony, has raised concerns about the lack of nominations for female rappers at this year's Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). Speaking on Hitz FM, Eno expressed her surprise and disappointment, wondering what female rappers in the country might done wrong. Eno who was dissatisfied with the two nominations handed her, questioned why the scheme will only give two of her works recognition. She had hoped to be nominated for Best Rapper or Song and Best Hip Hop Artist or Song categories and has the conviction that would have won had she been nominated. "I think the…
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“It Takes Nothing From You To Meet With The Artistes Before Reaching Decisions” – Stonebwoy Reacts To VGMA Ban Lift
18 Feb

“It Takes Nothing From You To Meet With The Artistes Before Reaching Decisions” – Stonebwoy Reacts To VGMA Ban Lift

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Earlier this month, organizers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) released a statement announcing to the public that the 2-year ban on Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy has been lifted. This ban came into force following the disagreement and near fight that marred the 2019 edition of the VGMAs where Stonebwoy nearly pulled a trigger on Shatta Wale on stage. The VGMA per their rules decided to put a ban on Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy which meant that they wouldn’t be included in the nominations list and any other thing affiliated or related to the Charterhouse brand. Well, VGMA ahead…
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