The glitz and glamour of the Ghanaian music industry illuminated the Royal Regency in London as the 2023 Ghana Music Awards UK unfolded on Saturday night.
Proudly sponsored by Taabea Herbal Mixture, the star-studded event celebrated outstanding musical talent and artistic brilliance.
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In a night filled with breathtaking performances and electrifying moments, dancehall sensation Shatta Wale emerged as the shining star, claiming the coveted title of Artist of the Year. Shatta Wale’s victory was no small feat, as he triumphed over a pool of exceptionally talented artists, including Black Sherif, Piesie Esther, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and King Promise.
Shatta Wale’s triumph continued with additional wins in significant categories, including Reggae/Dancehall Artist of The Year, Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year for his hit track “On God,” and the prestigious Most Dominant Fan Base of the Year, a testament to his massive and dedicated fan following.
Gospel music found its rightful spotlight as well, with Piesie Esther being celebrated for her outstanding contributions. She claimed multiple awards, including Gospel Song of The Year for her soul-stirring track “Wayε Me Yie,” Gospel Artiste of The Year, and the esteemed Songwriter of the Year award.
The night also saw remarkable talents being acknowledged across various genres. Rising star Black Sherif secured the title of Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of The Year, while Akwaboah charmed the audience, winning the Highlife Artiste of The Year award.
The ever-talented Sarkodie bagged the awards for Best Rapper of the Year and Best Collaboration of the Year for his exceptional work in “Country Side” featuring Black Sherif.
The event was not only a platform for local recognition but also highlighted the global impact of Ghanaian artists.
The UK-based categories celebrated talents making waves internationally, with artists like Charles Kalah and Alice McKenzie claiming prestigious awards for their outstanding work in the diaspora.
See the full list of winners below:
Artiste of the Year
- Shatta Wale
Uncovered Artiste of The Year
- Essi
New Artiste of The Year
- Lasmid
Most Popular Song of the Year
- Fa No Fom – DJ Azonto
Best Rapper of the Year
- Sarkodie – Country Side ft. Black Sherif
Best Collaboration of the Year
- Sarkodie – Country Side ft. Black Sherif
Producer of the Year
- Nacee
Songwriter of the Year
- Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie
Instrumentalist of the Year
- Dominic Quarchie – Wayε Me Yie by Piesie Esther
Best Music Video of the Year
- Piesie Esther – Wayε Me Yie
Most Dominant Fan Base of the Year
- Shatta Movement
UK-Based Awards:
UK Based Artiste of the Year
- Charles Kalah
UK Based Live Performance Band of the Year
- The Compozers
UK Based Best Collaboration of the Year
- Samuel Sey – Agyenkwa Hene ft Efe Grace
UK Based Producer of the Year
- Ephraim Beatz
UK Based Songwriter of the Year
- Ohene – Say I Do
UK Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year
- Charles Kalah
UK Based Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year
- My Girl (Remix) – GoldKay ft. David Jay
UK Based Highlife Artiste of the Year
- Ohene
UK Based Highlife Song of the Year
- So Much Love – Black Kat Gh feat. Kwabena Kwabena
UK New Artiste of The Year
- Mayqueen
UK-Based Uncovered Artiste of the Year
- Yaw Bossman
UK Based Gospel Artiste of the Year
- Alice McKenzie
UK Based Gospel Song of the Year
- Blessed – Joseph Matthew
UK Based Best DJ
- DJ P Montana
Ghanaian Contemporary Act of The Year
- K.O.G (Kweku Of Ghana)
Special Awards:
Best Touring Band
- Santrofi band
The 2023 Ghana Music Awards UK was made possible by the generous support of Taabea Herbal Mixture, a brand synonymous with promoting wellness and celebrating Ghanaian talent. As the lead sponsor, Taabea Herbal Mixture played a pivotal role in making this grand musical celebration a reality.
