Emerging Music Awards 2023: Full List Of Nominees Unveiled

Wyse PromotionsNovember 5, 2023

As we embark on our fifth year, it’s only fitting that we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve undertaken in the music industry. Our theme, “Music: The Propeller of Culture,” encapsulates the essence of what we stand for – the recognition and celebration of music’s profound impact on society. We have seen remarkable growth and transformation, and this couldn’t have been achieved without the unwavering support of our dedicated board members.

Team kusstar would like to take a moment to acknowledge some of the gatekeepers in our music industry who have been instrumental in our success. Uncle Freddy, Dan Lartey, Nana Romeo, Afia Papa, Premier, Kofi Duah, Eddy Acquah and my dear late business partner, Docta Cann (may his soul rest in peace), have been pillars of support for Emerging musicians. Docta Cann, in particular, was a father figure to all emerging talents in our industry, providing opportunities and guidance to all who approached him.

In this 2023 edition, the board has introduced two significant categories – DJ and Music Portal Categories. These categories are designed to recognize and celebrate the tireless efforts of our DJs and Bloggers, the individuals who passionately promote emerging music in our industry. Their dedication is a cornerstone of our industry, and it’s only right that we acknowledge and celebrate their vital contributions.
Moreover, our international category has been elevated to new heights. This year, we’ve proudly nominated emerging musicians who are making waves not only in our local scene but on a global scale. This move is a testament to the international reach of our awards and our commitment to recognizing excellence wherever it is found.

The pinnacle of our celebration, the Emerging Music Awards 2023 Awards Night, is slated for December 2023. The main date will be communicated to the public through our website and social media channels, so stay tuned for an unforgettable evening.

Last but not least, team kusstar extend their heartfelt gratitude to their media partners for their unwavering support. Without your dedication and commitment, our journey would not be as remarkable. To all our nominees, we offer our sincere congratulations to all nominees. Your talent and hard work deserve to be celebrated, and we look forward to the night when we honor your achievements. Thank you, and let the music unite us all.

Below are the list of Emerging Music Awards 2023 NOMINEES.

GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1 Georgina Osei
2 Fresh Joy
3 Efya Gardiner
4 Elizabeth Turkson
5 Beatrice Quaye
6 Selessie Brown
7 Michael Magnus Mensah
8 Gracee J
9 Paul Wambantem
10 KDM
11 Hannah Donkor
12 Sammy Young
13 Mabel Kuadzi
14 Nyamekyeame

GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
1 He has done it again FRESH JOY
2 Hye Me Animuonyam ELIZABETH TURKSON
3 Adom Wura EFYA GARDENER
4 Fre No PRINCESS MARGARET
5 Speak to me GEORGINA OSEI
6 Ma Cherie LADY PJ
7 My story has Changed BRIGHT APPIAH_BANKY
8 Wonsem ISAAC K DENTU
9 The Grace AWURABA ESI
10 Kameho Ende PRINCESS TINA
11 Boosen EDWARD SAAH

HIGH LIFE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1 Hon. K Badu
2 MB Stars
3 Atramore
4 Ebo kobina
5 OFFICER BEKOE
6 koo Kyei
7 Blaq Mic
8 Roy X Taylor

HIGH LIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
1 Odo Pa Naja ft Strongman
2 Wodi Nipa akyi Hon. K Badu
3 Yenda TMT
4 Feeling Ebo kobina
6 Masakra OFFICER BEKOE
7 Yeboli Koo Kyei
8 Banger Roy X Taylor
HIP LIFE / HIP POP ARTIST
1 Fr3me Kwame
2 levelsX
3 Yaw Winna
4 Phrings Icon
5 Mega DTM
6 Kwesi Jezi
7 Jah Glory
8 Its Hoover
9 Marahny
10 KWESI TAADI
11 Khofy Guyson
12 Singjay
13 Yaw4fyda
14 KOO KUSI

HIP LIFE / HIP POP SONG OF THE YEAR
INDEX SONG TITLE ARTIST’S NAME
1 Go Get the Grr MEGA DTM
2 Twedie FR3ME KWAME FT WAGEZ
3 Sika Ye Moggya YAW WINNA FT BRA ALEX
4 Ye Wo Krom KOBBYNARRY
5 Addiction JAH GLORY
6 Odo Ndwom SINGJAY FT MZ KIKI
7 No where cool KOO KUSI
8 Focus KWAME FERONZY FT OGADINDUOZO
9 Heart Break TEE RHYME FT KWAME NUT
10 Save me JEE KHID
11 Jah guide KWESI TAADI
12 feelings & impressions BRA KOFFY
13 mankessim boys IS HOMMIE

AFRO POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1 Shatta Berry
2 Lippsy J
3 khubu
4 Abbi Ima
5 King Aboloway
6 Tee Cee Gh
7 Yaw Dream
8 Shatty Banks
9 99 Phase
10 Bhimer Axl
11 Neffgee
12 B Kailina
13 Nextaa Starsinger
14 Mz Kiki

AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR
1 Henny & Codeine MAGA DIM
2 This Year SHATTA BERRY
3 Jonetta TEE CEE GH
4 Gangster in Love YAW DREAM
5 let me go NIKEL PINK
6 This Year NII GH
7 No Cheating. SHATTY BANKS
8 Ohemaa ITS HOOVER
9 Blow Mind DEWAN
10 lose Control MR. KHAY
11 katalina FLMI BAWL
13 Lowkey KHOFY GUYSON
14 Fire Fire SUPA SHANK
15 Formula KUAMI YUNG
16 Feel Okay JOEVIN MERDERS
17 Goal Keeper AMA DRAGON

REGGAE / DANCE HALL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1 Elitan
2 Jahwise
3 Nan Beatz
4 Leoin Bowy
5 Qwaku Messiah
6 Pinky Pecks
7 Mula Palmer
8 Omar Khalifina
9 Bnyce
10 Katalina
11 Ama Dragon
12 Skyranking

REGGAE / DANCE HALL SONGS OF THE YEAR
1 A Friend Indeed LEION BOWY
2 Badda dan Bad QWAKU MESSIAH
3 Muntashi JAHWISE
4 Champion lover PINKY PECKS
5 I Lyk It MZ BROWN FT MULAR PALMER
6 Dancehall ah mad BNYCE
7 Backass OMAR KHAFINA FT MULA PALMER
8 Cya Curse KATALINA
9 Real Gun AMA DRAGON
10 Money SKYRANKING
SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
1 PINKY PECKS Cover me
2 DHANI ANTWI Hustle go pay
3 TEE CEE GH Jonetta
4 SAVIVA Phoenix
5 BRIGHT APPIAH_BANKY Story has change
6 HON K BADU Wodi Nipa akyi
7 Marahny Dead or Alive “
8 RGM WONDER BOY Obiaa

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
1 FRESH JOY FT. Min. ELVIS BENTIL He has done it again
2 YAW WINNA FT. BRA ALEX Sika Y3 Mogya
3 MABEL KUADZI FT SELINA BOATENG Apke na Wo
4 ELIZABETH TURKSON FT. BRO SAMMY Hye me Animuonyam
5 PINKY PECKS FT. LINGUA KAT Champion Lover
6 NAJA FT STRONGMAN Odo Pa
7 YAW DREAM FT KWAME NUT Dede
9 MICHAEL MAGNUS MENSAH FT NACEE Obeye Yie

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1 SLIM SINGAH Cameroon
2 TOPZZY Nigeria
3 KING Denise Liberia
4 LUNA LONZO Canada
5 ROSEY MUSIQ Usa
6 WHITNEE DEE Usa
7 DANZRYTE Uk
8 KOBBINICK Uk
9 TMAG Nigeria
10 BASIL LARKAI Usa
11 REAL HKS AFRICA South Africa
12 JEMIL Liberia

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1 MIX MASTER JHAY Game Over
2 NIIMIX Hustle go pay
3 MEL BLAKKK Hosana
4 TEEBREAD BEATS Rastas Party
5 LIGHTS BEAT Unconditional Love
6 KIDS BEAT Gimme your Love
7 WYSE ADDY Push
8 HALF C Ganja
9 EMMA KAY Pressure

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1 DHANI ANTWI Hustle go Pay
2 NII GH This Year
4 SHATTA BERRY This Year
5 NIKEL PINK Let me go
6 MICHAEL MAGUS FT NACEE Obeye Yie
7 ELIZABETH TURKSON Hye Me Animuonyam

MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
1 lovely DIRECTOR CRAY
2 This Year SIKAPA
3 Pressure COBRA
4 This Year CARLMANNI
5 Crazy in Love MISTA MORGAN
6 Obeye Yie MCWILLIS
7 Hye Me Animuonyam EDDY KAY
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
1 DHANI ANTWI Hustle go pay
2 NIKEL PINK Out of Love
3 ITS HOOVER Alhandulilah
4 TEE CEE GH Jonetta
5 RMG WONDER BOY Obaa
6 ARATHE JAY My Baby
9 MEL BLAKK Diabetes
10 PYNNO BREEZE Catching Feelings

FEMALE VOCALS OF THE YEAR
1 SALASSIE BROWN Thank You
2 PINKY PECKS Cover me
3 NAJA Odo Pa
4 DARKIA Echoke
5 VALIBA GALLEY Patience
6 LADY PJ Luku Luku
7 EFYA GARDINER Adom Wura
8 TRISHA KAMARA Mama salone
9 BEATRICE QUAYE Ayeyi
MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE YEAR
1 AD ENTERTAINMENT RECORDS Dhani Antwi
2 REMEDI ENTERTAINMENT Michael Magnus Mensah/ Elizabeth Turkson
3 VERSATILE RECORDS Row Marrow
4 QB RECORDS Rosey
5 KD MUSIC Efya Gardiner & Princess Tina
6 TEAM IMA Abbi Imma
7 GOLD LEGACY THREESIXTY Selessie Brown
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
1 Naja
2 Banzy Banero
3 Jzyno
4 Olive the boy
5 Kwesi Amewugah
6 Yhaw Hero
7 Darkua
8 RMG Wonder Boy
9 Lali X lola
10 Michael Magnus Mensah
MUSIC BLOGGING PORTAL OF THE YEAR
1 KUMIKASA.C0M
2 WYSEPROMOTIONS.COM
3 TILLYLIVE. COM
4 PEXNWE. COM
5 REMEDI ENTERTAINMENT
6 24NEWSGH.COM
7 NSEMFIE.COM
8 OFOURNEWSGH.NET
9 BULABAGH.COM
10 zacknation.org
11 gh360songs.com
12 YonkoTv

MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR
1 BANZY BANERO HOSANNA
2 OLIVE THE BOY GOODSIN
5 NAJA ODO PA
6 KWESI AMEWUGA PREPARE
7 YHAW NERO 19 YEARS
8 KOBBY WEST HUSTLER PRAYER
9 RGM WONDER BWOY OBIAA
10 YAW DREAM GANGSTER IN LOVE
DJ OF THE YEAR
1 DJ WILLIE JNR Happy Fm
2 GALORE PK Top Fm
3 DJ FOXX Breeze Fm
4 DJ CHAKA Power Fm
5 DJ ASTIFA Tv Xyz/Pub
6 DJ NAT BUBU Kessben Fm
7 EDDIE RAY Kasapa Fm
8 DJ EXTRA Atinka Fm
9 DJ PLETCH Okay Fm
10 KOJO HANSON Neatfm/Okay Fm
11 DJ TISCO Gbc Uniiq Fm
12 DJ MONEY Pan African TV
13 DJ Aziz
14 Dj Amoanic- Kingdom Fm
15 Dj Nana Hene Extra Taste Restaurant and Pub