3D Events Management, the firm in charge of organizing the Ashanti Region Music Awards Festival (ARMA) has released the list of nominees for the maiden edition of the event.
The award scheme, which seeks to acknowledge, reward and support hardworking as well as deserving musicians and other major industry players from the Ashanti Region of Ghana was officially launched yesterday in Kumasi. The event is being organized in collaboration with the regional branch of Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA).
The award scheme cut across all genre of music produced in the region with a few from the other regions in the Non Ashanti song of the year and Non Ashanti Artiste of the year categories. The list was released shortly after the closure of the launching. Notably among people nominated are Flowking stone, Lil win, Strongman, Emelia Brobbe,Real Richkid Gh, etc.
Below is full list of nominees;
1. Artiste Of The Year
- Strongman
- Black Sherif
- King Wasty
- Flowking Stone
- Lil Win
- Y Pee
- Fada Kenzy
- Kweku Flick
- Yaa Jackson
- Oseikrom Sikani
2. Most Popular Song Of The Year
- Ladder – Lil Win Ft Odehyie Ba
- Bobolebobo – I.K Anning
- Blow My Mind – Flowking Stone Ft Akwaboah
- Money – Black Sherif
- Adom Bi -Fire Ft Brother Sammy
- Fameko- Emelia Brobbey
- Creativity – King Paluta
- Money –Kweku Flick
3. Best Collaboration Of The Year
- Natty B Ft Big Ghartey – Fake Politicians
- Amerado Ft Fameye – Twaso
- Jay Kenn Ft Fameye – My Way
- Lewa Ft Y Pee – Muntaashi Remix
- Mr. S Ft Flowking Stone, Karoline Naa – Try Me
- Freddie Frimpong Ft Kofi B – Wadi Afe
- Appointment – Akosua Mega Ft Kwasat & Richam
- Abisco1gh Ft Zackgh – Den Time Fire Ft Brother Sammy – Adom Bi
4. Best Rapper Of The Year
- Y Pee
- Kwame Lyrics
- Strongman
- Rapmakerz
- Eno Barony
- P-Kay
- Sky Tee
- Quame Asney
- King Paluta
- Amerado
- Kimg Quest
- Freme Kwame
5. Song Writer Of The Year
- Aqwaci Emma (Dondo)
- Governor Wan (Money)
- Osuani Katakyie Afrifa (Motimtim)
- Jay Kenn (My Way)
- Joseph Mensah (Sinkete)
- King Paluta (Songs Of The Legend)
- Noble Genius (Serwaah)
- Joseph Asiamah (Edein Bi) Darell Kp (Vanity)
6. High Life Artiste Of The Year
- Kojo Flash
- Aqwaci Emma
- Mr Fred
- Addae
- Kojo Lee
- Nana A
- Darell
- Mr. Treeplanter
- Osei Tycoon
7. High Life Song Of The Year
- D3d3d33 – Kojo Flash
- No Fears – Kojo Lee
- Love You- Mr. Fredy
- Enka Me Ne Woaa –Nana A
- Dondo – Aqwaci Emma
- My Way – Jay Kenn Ft Fameye
- Juliana – Darell
- Baba God – Chapterz Ft Tuntum
- Ghana Nkwaso – Mr. Treeplanter
- Serious – Osei Tycoon
8. Hiplife Artiste Of The Year
- Phrimpong
- Tina Brown Africa
- King Paluta
- Jay Wan
- Liquidation
- Dee Mystics
- Father Kenzy
- Flowking Stone
- Lil Win
- Yaa Jackson
- King Wasty
- Panda Mason
9. Hiplife Song Of The Year
- And So – Tina Brown Africa Ft Qweku Ximple
- Do You What You Want – King Paluta
- Wanya Lie No – Phrimpong Ft Eno Barony & Ameradogirlo – Dee Mystics
- I Choose You – Panda Mason
- Blow My Mind – Flowking Stone Ft Akwaboah
- Ladder – Lil Win Ft Odehyie Ba
- Abisco1gh Ft Zackgh – Den Time
- Wo Daa Da – Ksi Amingo Ft Young Chorus
- Aduro Bia Nka D3m – Jay Wan 3hw3 Papa – Yaa Jackson Ft Fameye
10. Best Producer Of The Year
- Apya
- Kc
- Tubhani Muzik
- Adm Boss
- Beatz Masta
- Skybeatz
- Blaqberry Beat
- Freddy Beatz
- Sickbeatz
11. Student Artiste Of The Year
- Skytex
- Dace
- Mhx Klen
- Nino Brown
- Orighinal
- Waggle
- Zeno Burner
- Odehye3ba Priscilla
12. Student Song Of The Year
- All Done – Dace
- No Air- Mhx Klen Ft Tulenkey
- Baby-Nino Brown Ft Kwame Doma
- Euro Family – Orighinal
- High School Love – Zeno Burner
13. Traditional Artiste/Group Of The Year
- Manhyia Tete Nnwonkro and Adowa
- Ahemaa Cultural Troop
- Oheneba E.K.
- Ras Opo & The Ashewa Group
14. Artiste Manager Of The Year
- Riley
- Promoter Koolic
- Quofi Stone
- Ramiskid
- Kobby Bastos
- Kojo Abrantie
15. Best Promoter Of The Year
- Salia Ahmed (Promoter Koolic)
- Francis Oduro (Ghvibes.net)
- Julian Asiedu (Jagonzytv)
- Cofy Dela (Dawuroo.com)
- Sadick Abdul Razack (Websiteking)
- Adarkwah Ebenezer (Afrikpause.com)
- Bright Dwomoh (Ghanasong.com)
- Wyse Brain (Wyse Promotions)
- Oppong Gideon (Gospel Music Hype)
- Kofi Frempong (Real Richkid Gh)
16. Social Media Influencer Of The Year
- Teacher Kwadwo
- Amerado
- Ghvibes.Net
- Website King
- Lil Win
- Kwadwo Sheldon
- King Browser
- Achipalago
- Lawyer Nti
- Clemento Suarez
17. Male Vocalist Of The Year
- Mr. Percy – Kwaadonto
- Black Sheriff – Money
- Reggie Chords – Fine On Ma Own
- Nana A- Enka Me Ne Woaa
- Mr. S – You Alone
18. Non Ashanti Artiste Of The Year
- Mega Bush
- Doris Owusu Ansah
- Fada Gaza
- Big Ghartey
- Qwesi King
- Papa Kubi
- Khuami Sly
- Kwadwo Defender
- Kwasi King
19. Non Ashanti Song Of The Year
- Am The Jack – Mega Bush Ft Abbi Imma
- Bhard – Fada Gaza
- No Way For Satan- Prophet Albert Mc-Williams
- Gorbe – Biggathy
- 3b3fa – Aboatea Kwasi
- Incoming Call – Khofhy Dhread
- Hustle and Pray- Holanzy
- Obra Y3 Oko – Nana Baah Jnr
- Obra – Pappy Kubi Ft Praye Tintin
- Who Be Your Friend – Whizz Gee Ft Scrip T
- My Lover – Kwadwo Defender Ft Protokhol X Perez
20. Non Ashanti Gospel Artiste Of The Year
- Doris Owusu Ansah
- Nana Baah Jnr
- Nyamedehyieba Bernice
- Prophet Albert Mc-Williams
21. Non Ashanti Gospel Song Of The Year
- Jesus I Love You -Prophet Albert Mc-Williams
- Mafa Meho Ade- Doris Owusu Ansah Ft Daniel Kusi
- Awurade Fakye – Nana Baah Jnr
- Manofafa- Nyamedehyieba Bernice
22. Best Poet Of The Year
- Jay Tenda
- Ancestral Poet
- Amanto De Roadmaster
23. Best Group Of The Year
- Newbrand Gh
- Rapmakerz
- Big Ashantis
24. Female Vocalist Of The Year
- Salome Nketia – Medi yie
- Odehyeba Priscilla – Edin Bi Agye Me
- Onyameba Betty – Won A Odo Awurade
25. Discovery Of The Year
- Ksi Amingo
- Khing Blaq
- Zeno Burner
- Blaq Quan
- Ican
- Joe Vybs
- Kojo Boakye
- Dr. Stone
- Jay Rymes
- Akwasi Holy
- Don Target
26. Reggae /Dancehall Artiste Of The Year
- Ras Amankwatia
- Omane Tukay
- A.D Fred
- Ikofi
- Kipsie Unruly
- Terry Wan
- Kingshid
- Wanlow
- Elivis Jackson Etuah
- Ras Lipo
- Soundcard
27. Reggae /Dancehall Song Of The Year
- Happy In My Soul – A.D Fred
- Street Lyf- Ras Amankwatia
- Adabraka Four Corners – Soundcard
- Menu Me Ho- Omane Tukay
- We Need Peace In Ghana – Paul Atta
- When – Jay Tenda
- Street Hustler – Kingshid
- Adabraka Four Corners- Soundcard
- Badder Than Bad- Kipsie Unruly
- Style Free – Ikofi
- Can Do It – Ras Lipo
28. Best Music Video Of The Year
- Never Give Up – Oseikrom Sikani Ft Ypee
- Blow My Mind – Flowking Stone Ft Akwaboah
- Money Dey – Phaize
- Abisco1gh Ft Zackgh – Den Time
- Yeete Nsem – Amerado
- Ladder – Lil Win Ft Odehyie Ba
- No Air – Kobby Bastos Ft Mhx Klein,Tulenkey
- Fake Pooliticians – Natty B Ft Big Ghartey
- Crazy For You – Strongman Ft Kelvynboy
- Jumpin Remix Ypee Ft Flowking Stone
29. Hip Pop Artiste Of The Year
- Oseikrom Sikani
- Black Sherif
- Kweku Flick
- Phaize
- Y Pee
30. Hip Pop Song Of The Year
- Money -Kweku Flick
- Money Dey – Phaize
- Money – Black Sherif
- Never Give Up – Oseikrom Sikani Ft Ypee
- Kumerica – Ypee
31. Music Video Director Of The Year
- Kb Films – My Lord (King Paluta)
- Kobby Shots – Bra (Flowking Stone)
- Soba – Fake Politicians By Natty Bee X Biggathy
- Kp Selorm – Blow My Mind (Flowking Stone Ft Akwaboah)
- Steve Gyamfi – Ladder (Lil Win Ft Odehyei Ba)
- Amerado – Ye Ten Sem
- Cosmos Boakye – Money (Kweku Flick)
- Kobby Bastos – No Air- Mhx Klen Ft Tulenkey
32. Gospel Artiste Of The Year
- Lady Christus
- Ab Power
- Freddie Frimpong
- Fire
- Salome Nketia
- Elder K. Fred
- Collins Abeka
- Akwasi Nyarko
- Dan Eagle
- Onyameba Betty
33. Gospel Song Of The Year
- Adom Bi – Fire Ft Bro. Sammy
- Ogya Nshi Atamfo – Ab Power
- Adani – Collins Abeka
- Edin Bi Agye Me – Odehyieba Priscilla
- Medi yie – Salome Nketia
- Hello Jesus – Dan Eagle
- Aba Me So – Elder K. Fred
- Sinkete – Ohemaa Eunice
- Gyata Bi Ba – Lady Christus
- Won A Odo Awurade – Onyameba Betty Ft Great Ampong
- B)Mpae – Akwasi Nyarko
34. Afro Pop Song Of The Year
- Vibes – Bhaddest Ranking Ft Kwesi Gifted
- Brighter Day – Dan Eagle
- Dance For Me – Natty Bee
- Awurama – Kophy Bamfo Ft Kyn Ike
- Concoction – Ravvi
- Connection – Chaka Yaka Ft Davolee
- Fall In Love – Allan Cash Ft Sherifa Gunu
- Bad And Boujee – Jay Rymez Ft Hanes Mulla
35. Afro Pop Artiste Of The Year
- Seihor
- Akanniba
- Mana Syklone
- Costyranking
- Confi
- Allan Cash
- Kophy Bamfo
36. Best Radio Dj Of The Year
- Dj Godfred (Ezra Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Lexis (Y Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Critical (Aben Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Richie (Kings Radio, Konongo)
- Dj Texaz (Price Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Aroma (Pure Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Capture (Okese Fm)
- Dj Slim (Pure Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Bodrow (Kingdom, Kumasi)
- Dj Defro (Salt Fm, Agogo)
- Dj Remix (Aben Fm, Ejisu)
37. International Act of the Year
- Blessed Child – Nigeria
- Kenza Morli – Algeria
- Yun Kobe – USA
- Kurabasu RedFyah – Ghana
- Myra Kay – USA
- Tony 2 Bless – Italy
- Joseph Matthew – UK
- RICH Boggie – Germany
- Melody Frimpong – USA
38. Radio/Tv Entertainment Show Host
- Gradmaster Murphy (Todays Tv/Radio, Ejura)
- Mensah Jnr (Yfm, Kumasi)
- Dj Osebo (Shaft Fm, Obuasi)
- Dj Kinzuka (Kings Radio, Konongo)
- Dj Texaz (Price Fm, Kuamsi)
- Foster Aggor (Orange Fm, Kumasi)
- King Solar (Aben Fm, Ejisu)
- Dj Godfred (Ezra Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Ka (Silver Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Bodrow (Kingdom Fm, Kumasi)
39. Radio/Tv Entertainment Show
- Showbiz Review (Aben Fm, Ejisu)
- Can You Imagine Entertainment Show (Kingdom Fm, Kumasi)
- Entertainment Agenda (Price Fm, Kumasi)
- Drive Of Your Life (Y Fm, Kumasi)
- Silver Anyigyee Dawuro (Silver Fm, Kumasi)
- Weekend Flavour (Kings Radio, Konongo)
- Entertainment Zone (E-Zone)- Shaft Fm,Obuasi
- Orange Drive (Orange Fm, Kumasi)
- Today’s Entertainment Extra (Today’s Tv, Ejura)
40. Entertainment Media House Of The Year
- Orange Fm, Kumasi
- Y Fm, Kumasi
- Salt Fm, Asante Akyem Agogo
- Pure Fm, Kumasi
- Love Fm, Kumasi
- Kings Radio, Konongo
- Kessben Tv, Kumasi
- Shaft Fm, Obuasi
- Okese Fm/Tv
41. Media Personality Of The Year
- Dj Slim (Pure Fm, Kumasi)
- Mr. Bonez (Kessben Tv, Kumasi)
- Dave Hammer (Helllo Fm, Kumasi)
- Dj Ruben (Nhyira Fm, Kumasi)
- Tony Best (Akoma Fm, Kumasi)
- Austeen Wood (Abusua Fm, Kumasi)
- Bontai Talawa (Light Fm, Kumasi)
- Loving Cee (Silver Fm, Kumasi)
Voting is expected to start on 19th October, 2020.
For further updates, nominees can visit our website: https://ashantimusicawards.com
