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2016 Ghana Music Awards
The was the 17th edition of the Ghana Music Awards which was held on May 7, 2016, at the Accra International Conference Center in Accra, Ghana and was hosted by Chris Attoh, DJ Black and Naa Ashorkor. E.L was the biggest winner at the event, taking home a total of five awards including the coveted 'Artiste of the Year' with Sarkodie and Bisa Kdei won four awards each. These musicians, alongside Stonebwoy, Efya, R2Bees, Wizkid, Joe Mettle and Adomaa, performed at the event. Performers The following artistes performed at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards: * Sarkodie * Wizkid * Stonebwoy * Efya * Joe Mettle * Adomaa * Bisa Kdei * Kofi Kinaata * E.L Nominees and winners Below is the list of winners for the popular music categories. * Artiste of the Year – E.L * Afropop Song of the Year – "Minaa Bo Po" by E.L * Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year – E.L * Producer of the Year – E. L * Music video of the Year – Shelele by E.L * Hip Hop Song of the Year – Hand to Mout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accra International Conference Center
The Accra International Conference Centre is an events venue in Accra, Ghana. Other venues include the Ghana Trade Fair Center and the National Theatre, but the Conference Centre is the most popular due to its size and capacity as compared to the National Theatre, and at the same time smaller than the Ghana Trade Fair Centre (which was built to host pan-African events). Location It is located in the Christiansborg area in Accra Osu and is close to a number of important locations such as the Parliament of Ghana, the Accra Sports Stadium, the Independence Square and the Black Star Square. References Buildings and structures in Accra Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To ... Government buildings in Ghana {{Ghana-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Black
Ricardo Alexander O’Neil Weeks (born 2 July 1972), better known by his stage name DJ Black or DJ Negro, is a Panamanian recording artist, songwriter, producer and music executive. In 2008 DJ Black wrote the smash hit "Chucha Su Madre" which was the number one record in Panama for several months. Since 2008, DJ Black's song "Chucha Su Madre" has been the subject of both controversy and praise. It went straight to number 1 in the Panama radio and video charts and was featured in Carnival 2008. Due to its use of the words "Chucha Su Madre"(which in English translation means "Mother Fucker") the government of Panama censored the song. This action meant that DJ Black was unable to claim the official "El Rey De Carnival" crown. Despite this fact, DJ Black performed the song for millions; and the single itself continues to set records for most often played track on Panamanian radio. Due to his rising popularity among the country's common communities, DJ Black has recently been appointed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Thomas (Ghanaian Musician)
Pat Thomas (born Nana Kwabena Amo Mensah; August 14, 1946) is a Ghanaian vocalist and songwriter. He is widely known for his work in highlife bands of Ebo Taylor. Early life and education Pat Thomas was born in the Ashanti region of Ghana. His father was a music theory instructor and his mother a bandleader. Career He started his musical career in the 1960s where he collaborated with Ebo Taylor. In 1974, he formed the band "Sweet Beans" and with them, he recorded his first album ''False lover''. He recorded his second album "''Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata"'' with the band Marijata. After the coup in Ghana in 1979, he relocated to Berlin and later settled in Canada. He is now touring worldwide with his Kwashibu Area Band. In June 2015 they released the album ''Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band'' to mark 50 years of his musical career. Thomas is known as “The Golden Voice Of Africa”. Awards In the year 2015, Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band self-titled album was list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kofi Kinaata
Martin King Arthur (born 15 April 1990) popularly known as Kofi Kinaata is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter from Takoradi. He is noted for his Fante rap and freestyle and therefore known as the Fante Rap God (FRG). Apart from his rap prowess, he has grown into a very good singer taking the highlife genre by storm. Early life and education Kofi Kinaata was born on the 15th of April 1990 and raised in Effiakuma, a residential town in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Nana Brempong Yaw School and completed his secondary education at the Takoradi Technical Institute. Music career Just after High school, Kofi Kinaata participated in the Melody FM (Kasahari) rap competition and emerged as the second runner-up in 2009. He released his first single "Obi Ne Ba" in 2011. He is noted for his lyrical dexterity in terms of unique rhyme schemes and humorous Fante rap style with a touch of traditional African proverbs in his local language to entertain and educate. In Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peace FM (Ghana)
Peace FM (Ghana) Peace FM is a private radio station in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is owned and run by the Despite Group of Companies, headed by Osei Kwame. It broadcasts in the Twi language. It was established on 25 May 1999 and It covers local news, politics, business, entertainment and other issues in Ghana Notable personalities *Kwami Sefa Kayi * George Abanga * Faada Dickson * Miliky MiCool * Isaac Kaledzi *Dan Kwaku Yeboah * Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah *Afia Pokuaa - Vim Lady Afia is an Akan female given name among the Akan people (i.e. Ashanti, Akuapem, Akyem, Fante) in Ghana that means "born on Friday" in Akan language, following their day naming system. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the ... Programs and events Peace FM is known for its political, economic and african culture talks and shows. The station broadcasts in the Twi, a predominant local language. References External links Official websiteOnline Streaming Radi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Mettle
Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, recognised by his stage name Joe Mettle, is a Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter. On April 8, 2017, he made history by being the first Gospel musician to win the coveted Artist of the year award at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards. He has won many awards in Ghana and beyond, and has performed on international stages with International Gospel Artistes like Donnie McClurkin, Nathaniel Bassey, Ntokozo Mbambo, Michael Stuckey and many more. He is married to Selassie Mettle (née Dzisa). Early life and education Joe, although a marketer by profession, is a worshiper by calling. He was born tFlorence Addo and Emmanuel Mettleand is the eldest of six children. Joe started his education at the Richard Akwei Memorial School and later moved to Kade 1&2 Primary School (Kade) where he spent about a year before returning to Accra, to the St. Michael's and All Angels. He continued to Korle Gonno 3 Junior High School (JHS) and obtained his Senior High School Cert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Efya
Jane Awindor (born April 10, 1987), better known by her stage name Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the late television show ''Greetings From Abroad''. Efya got her first exposure to fame when she participated in the maiden edition of the ''Stars of the Future'' talent show. She won the Best Female Vocal Performance category at the Ghana Music Awards in four succession, beginning in 2011. Moreover, she was applauded for her performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Her debut mixtape ''TINT'' was released on November 11, 2013. It consists of songs that were released between 2011 and 2013. The mixtape was supported by two singles: "Getaway" and "Best In Me". She released her long-awaited debut studio album ''Janesis'' on April 22, 2016. It was previously scheduled for release at different times between 2013 and 2015. On January 11, 2014, Efya released "For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bisa Kdei
Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah better known by his stage name Bisa Kdei is a Ghanaian native solo singer and record producer from Eastern Region. Music career Bisa Kdei is the first Ghanaian artiste to break into the limelight with a movie soundtrack. Musically, Bisa Kdei has had successful collaborations with top musicians in Ghana, Africa and the World at large. Some of these Ghanaian musicians Bisa Kdei has worked with include Sarkodie, D-Black, Efya, Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, M.anifest, Stonebwoy, Medikal, Becca, E.L, R2Bees, Samini, Irene Logan, Kofi Nti, DeeVS, Keche, Lighter, Patoranking, Reekado Banks, Lola Rae, Tach-Noir, JRio and others. Bisa Kdei self-produced some of these collaborations from his studio; Chingam by Sarkodie, One of Your Own by Efya, Pimpinaa by Obrafour, etc. Bisa Kdei has cited Nana Ampadu, J.A. Adofo, Dr. Paa Bobo, Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong and others as his musical inspirations. Bisa Kdei has stated that he hopes to transform lives not just in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GhanaWeb
GhanaWeb, founded as GhanaHomePage, is a Ghananian portal, content curation and syndication website covering news, politics, business, sports, entertainment, opinions and general information about Ghana. It was launched by ''GhanaWeb B.V.,'' a privately-owned Dutch company in 1999. It also offers background information, classifieds, radio stations and a social network for Ghanaians and the Diaspora. GhanaWeb is owned by Bellaart Investments B.V. It has evolved over the years to include video content (GhanaWeb TV) and social media components as well as a mobile app (GhanaWeb Reporter). Initiatives In July 2020, GhanaWeb partnered with Africa Consumer Pane, a cooperative effort between the digital publisher Africa Business Communities and market research firm MSI-ACI, to launch the Ghana Election Polls, conducted monthly to enable citizens express their opinions and projections of the 2020 elections. In February 2020, GhanaWeb was the only Ghanaian media company to receive fundin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naa Ashorkor
Naa Ashorkor (born 24 November 1988) also known as Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, is a Ghanaian actress and a media personality who currently works at Asaase Radio a radio station in Accra. She is known for starring in "''The'' ''Perfect Picture''" (2009)'','' by Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Iroko TV's '' Poisoned Bait -'' a movie directed by Leila Djansi. She won the Award for Best Actress in 2010 at the African Movie Academy awards for her role played in "''The Perfect Picture''" (2009). Naa Ashorkor also starred alongside Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo. Career Naa Ashorkor, along with Actor Chris Attoh hosted the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2016 (VGMAs 2016) held at the Accra International Conference Centre. She also hosted the Miss Maliaka pageant for eight years. In 2008, she featured in her first movie role by Shirley Frimpong Manso. Askorkor started off as a presenter with Starr 103.5 FM where she hosted a mid morning show dubbed The Zone. She is a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghana Music Awards
The Ghana Music Awards, currently known as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music awards event in Ghana established in 1999 by a local event organizer and planner company known as CharterHouse to originally and primarily celebrate the "outstanding contributions of Ghanaian musicians to the growth and expansion of its associated industry". Held each April, May or June, the event is broadcast locally on GHOne TV, GTV and/or TV3 and outside Ghana on Akwaaba Magic on satellite TV platform DStv and terrestrial TV platform GOtv. Prior to the launch of the Akwaaba Magic channel in 2021, the event was broadcast outside Ghana on channels 155 and 198 on DStv and on channel 110 on GOtv. In 2020, the event's precursor, the nominees jam, scheduled for April 4 at Jackson Park in Koforidua, was initially postponed and then cancelled to comply with a national directive on public gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. Trophy The Ghana Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accra
Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , had a population of 284,124 inhabitants, and the larger Greater Accra Region, , had a population of 5,455,692 inhabitants. In common usage, the name "Accra" often refers to the territory of the Accra Metropolitan District as it existed before 2008, when it covered .Sum of the land areas of Accra Metropolitan District, Ablekuma Central Municipal District, Ablekuma North Municipal District, Ablekuma West Municipal District, Ayawaso Central Municipal District, Ayawaso East Municipal District, Ayawaso North Municipal District, Ayawaso West Municipal District, Korle Klottey Municipal District, Krowor Municipal District, La Dadekotopon Municipal District, Ledzokuku Municipal District, and Okaikoi North Municipal District, as per the 2021 ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
