Heritage Promotions proudly unveils the official 13th Central Music Awards nominees list. Congratulations to all 358 nominees shortlisted respectively for the 37 categories.

New Categories Introduced:

1. Best Dance Group of The Year

2. Best Event of The Year

Voting duration for the Central Music Awards 2024 is from Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

The general public can vote for their favorite artiste by dialing *920*208# and INSERT NOMINEE CODE or visit https://jetcast.app.com

The main event night for the 13th Central Music Awards is Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Center for National Culture, Cape Coast.

Below is the full list of nominees for the Central Music Awards 2024.

CAMPUS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• ShySoul Belle – Holy Child College of Education
• Begin Boy – Nyankumasi Ahenkro SHS
• Yaw Filla – Oguaa Senior High Technical School
• Bambi Blazing – Edinaman Senior High School
• Square – Aggrey Memorial SHS

EMERGING ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Asomade
• Akyedie Yao
• Kueci Jahsky
• Stacy Maclean
• Lady B. Queenstar
• Kwaku Waddle
• Kobina Prime
• Jah Raty
• The Same
• Styley
• JDH Empire
• CK Black
• Brother Osei
• Etovibez
• Kay Study

NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Tee Tonie
• Ashby Guy
• Gabby Kan
• Juliet Duodu
• Iam Rock
• Bonyo Hyness
• Bush Girl
• Flamingo
• Kofi Weather
• Kwaku Tugabwoy
• MannyRain
• Yaskyface

GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

• Stacey Maclean – Lifter of my head
• Bishop Isaac Baah – Enka Ho
• Obaapa Peace – Daye
• Juliet Duodu– Winning Side
• Lady B. Queenstar – Celebration
• Cindy Mezziah – Grateful
• Brother Ishmael – Adom Nyame
• Empress Christy – Aseda
• Brother Osei – Adom Bi

FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Bush Girl
• Lady B. Queenstar
• Ama Nova
• Minab
• Stacy Maclean
• Akasii

GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Stacey Maclean
• Bishop Isaac Baah
• Obaapa Peace
• Juliet Duodu
• Lady B. Queenstar
• Cindy Mezziah
• Brother Ishmael
• Empress Christy
• Brother Osei

REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR

• Andy Prophett – By Grace
• Jah Raty – Otanfo
• Adomba Effah – it’s been long
• Jeneral Rojah – Jam for love
• Tallybo – Lovely Vibes

DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR

• Mula Palmer – Dollar sign
• Idi Kawawa – Gidigidi
• Emogy DJR – Most High
• Jahdone Ratty – Skin pain
• Okintoe – U nah geh sense
• Real Survive Money – Guide me
• Freme Kwame – Style no
• Empaya Alonso – Run Di Place
• AK Bwoy – Kasland Time

BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR

• Kojo Vypa – Kinging
• Goddy Wan Big Tim – Mars
• Skyty Nero Kwesi Amewuga x Abu Trica – Heat Remix
• Born Legend Ypee – Non-Stop Remix
• Mai Daawa – Freestyle Fury
• Bonyo Hyness – Nzama Wura
• Omar Burner Lyrical Joe – My time
• Minab – Ataya
• Erny – Your brother’s keeper
• Lyrical Famous – More money
• Kweku Cidic – Survivor
• Day3 Bee – 167 Gang
• Idi Kawawa – 19th June
• Freme Kwame – Abuburo Kosua
• Okintoe – Rap Demon
• Kwame Ebuburokosua – Pimpinaa Ft.Goddy Wan & Rich Kid

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Twicy – Live it up
• Yaw Blvck – Hennessy
• Yaw Darling – TGIF
• Pentiumm – Jangolova
• Iam Rock – Follow
• Brother Ishmael – Adom Nyame
• B-Fly – Baby Boo
• Akyedie Yao – Over me
• Khuami Sly – Ginger
• Supa Shank – Abrabo
• Mula Palmer – Time Up
• EK Nacosty – Da N’ase

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

• Bush Girl – Donkomi
• Lady B. Queenstar – Celebration
• Ama Nova – Look at me now
• Minab – Voodoo
• Stacy Maclean – Lifter of my head
• Akasii – Bebe
• Juliet Duodu – Winning Side
• Cindy Mezziah – Grateful
• Empress Christy – Aseda
• Obaapa Peace – Daye

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

• Supa Shank
• Gachios Beatz
• Wyz Beatz
• LiugeeBeatz
• Beat Classic
• Etobeatz
• Mogyeez

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

• Supa Shank
• Gachios Beatz
• Brown Beatz
• LiugeeBeatz
• Beat Classic
• Baron Beats
• Ofasco Ne Beat
• Mrbrownbeatz
• Mogyeez

GH MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR

• Lasmid – Puul
• Amerado – Kweku Ananse
• Gyakie – Rent Free
• King Paluta – Aseda
• King Promise – Favorite Story ft Sarkodie & OliveTheBoy
• KiDi – Lomo Lomo ft Black Sherif
• DopeNation – Zormizor (AsaBone)
• Safo Newman – Akokoa
• Kofi Kinaata – Effiakuma broken heart

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Yaw Daring – TGIF
• Twicy – LOTTO
• Loyce Sings – Confessions
• Juliet Duodu – Winning Side
• Yaw Blvck – Holy Sinner
• Kojo Vypa – Kinging
• Goddy Wan Mars Big Tim
• Jay Baba – Dorime Ft. Quamina MP
• Yhaw Fargo – Daily Bread
• Iam Rock – Follow
• Tee Tonie – Money
• Born Legend – Waakye
• Idi Kawawa– God Dey
• Bush Girl – Donkomi

BEST PROMOTER OF THE YEAR – PRESENTER

• Mc Sparrow – Oxygen FM
• Dj Poppah – Rock FM
• Nii Johnson -Obrempong FM
• Kojo Kin – Pax FM
• Mista Chanti – Obantanpa Radio
• Nac Abrantie – Bohyeba FM
• Akua AJ – Kastle FM

BEST PROMOTER OF THE YEAR – DJ

• DJ Kobby – Hope FM
• DJ Apeeco – The Truth Pub
• DJ Akesesem – Obrumankoma FM
• DJ Kaygee – Kastle FM
• DJ Brain – The Truth Pub
• DJ Cesh – Mingles Night Club & Bar, Kasoa
• DJ Kobby Roro – Nap Radio
• DJ Pacolo – Bohyeba FM

ONLINE PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

• Media Connect Gh
• Kofi Tutu
• Cape Coast Promota
• Macshat News
• Believe Promotions
• NAJ Media
• Flyt Media
• King Herod Media

BEST PUB/NIGHT CLUB OF THE YEAR

• Aussie Pub and Lounge – SinCity Agona Swedru
• The Truth Pub – Agona Swedru
• Heritage Hut – Agona Swedru
• Downtown Pub – Breman Asikuma
• 2nd Kastle – Mankessim
• Tipsy’s Pub & Restaurant – Mankessim
• Finest Pub – Assin Fosu
• Cloud 95 – Assin Fosu
• NK City – Cape Coast
• Whispers Tales – Cape Coast
• Blue Top Villa – Kasoa

LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR

• DreamSounds LiveBand
• Emintsimadze Band
• Dynamics Band
• 2nd Kastle Band
• Oguaaman Band

BEST MANAGEMENT OF THE YEAR

• Shabad Records
• The Blvck Tribe
• Kingzy entertainment GH
• Checkzone Family
• Sky Entertainment

BEST BRASS BAND OF THE YEAR

• Cape Vibes
• Adom Mysterious Band
• Blu Band
• CoastPlay Movement Band
• Flat Five Band

MASQUERADE GROUP OF THE YEAR

• JUSTICE MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast
• OHY3WAKOMEM MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast
• HOLY CROSS MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast
• PANYA MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast
• EMIRATES MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast
• SANATO MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast
• ADZEPA MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast

BEST FANBASE OF THE YEAR

• Day3 Bee – 167 Geng
• Jah Raty – Possible Movement
• Khofy Guyson – Guysonity Soldiers
• Skyty Nero – Waguan Movement
• Bonyo Hyness – Bonyo Movement
• DJ Cesh – Cesh City
• Tallybo – Cat Nation
• Erny – WJ Family

BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR

• Made In Ekumfi Concert
• Goddy Wan – 24Hours With The Trees 2023
• Kojo V ypa – MOE Concert 2024
• Blow Media – Abankese Festival 2023
• Cape FM – Orange Friday 2023
• Kastle FM – Asankamu Festival 2023
• Believe Promotions – Loud in Mfantseman Concert
• DJ Cesh – We from far festival
• Aussie Pub and Lounge – Swedru Akwambo Celebration with Kuami Eugene
• The Truth Pub – Halloween Night
• Heritage Hut – Kofi Kinaata live concert
• Messi Music Promotion – The Lambo Concert
• Mista Chanti Promotions -Yellow on Black Party

BEST DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR

• UNDHEM Dancers
• Swedru Lords
• ECAC Dance Troop – Ekumfi
• Team Groove Dancers
• Elmina Dance Academy
• The Subscribers
• B Boys Kings
• Team Warriors
• Monsters Dance Group
• Massive Dance Family
• Greatness Dancers

HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

• Yaw Blvck – True or False
• Khuami Sly – Ginger
• Yaw Darling – TGIF
• Supa Shank – Abrabo
• The same – Mframa
• Gabby Kan – Goodbye
• EK Nacosty – Da n’ase
• Jay Baba – Dream Big
• Bonyo Hyness – Moneria
• Minab – Voodoo
• Enaph Mhoni – Showdown
• Skippy Brown – Kp3l3 Kp3l3
• DJ Repentance – Feelings

HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

• C Burn – Detti water (Ankos)
• Kwesi Taadi – Thy grace
• Flamingo – Wataado
• Kwaku Tugabwoy – efie nipa
• Minab – Ataya
• Skyty Nero – Heat Remix Ft Amewuga & Abu Trica
• Kubi Brown – stand firm
• Adoma Kracker – me ko me ni
• Ogatoo – Hustle
• AK Bwoy – Ginger Love ft. Gachios
• Kwame Ebubrunkosua – Vida
• Okintoe – Rap Demon
• Joemexx – Ver
• CK Black – Big Six

INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR

• Osagyefo AYPC (Qatar)
• DayVybz (Germany)
• Tee Tonie (Belgium)
• Brother Ishmael (USA)
• JDH Empire (Nigeria)
• Jay Baba (USA)
• TallyBo (USA)

HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR

• Kojo Vypa – Kinging
• Kweku Cidic – Survivor
• Yaw40fyd – Sika Ho Adwen
• Omar Burner – My Time ft Lyrical Joe
• Amankrado Gh – Dear God
• Yhaw Fargo – Daily Bread
• Goddy Wan – Mars Ft. Big Tim
• Is Hommie – Broken heart
• Bonyo Hyness – Nzama Wura
• Don Proph – Move
• Kwame Ebuburokosua – Pimpinaa ft. Goddy Wan & Rich kid Erny – Huhuhu
• Born Legend – Non-Stop Remix ft. Ypee
• Mc Kay ft kasland stars – Kasoa Must Shine
• Kofi Weather – Crazy
• Conqra – Broke & Famous
• MannyRain – Drip Check

AFROPOP SONG OF THE YEAR

• Yaw Blvck – Holy sinner
• Bush Girl – Donkomi
• Ama Nova – look at me now
• Yaw Darling – stay with me
• JoeMexx – Yaa baby
• Revlaytion – In the name of Jesus
• Khofy Guyson – My vibe
• Twicy – Live it up
• Jay Baba ft Quamina MP – Dorime
• Pentiumm – Jangolova
• Yhaw Fargo – Pull Up
• Iam Rock – Follow

BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

• Kojo Vypa – Location ft. Snowbell
• Kwesi Taadi – Thy Grace Ft. Fameye
• Yaw Blvck – Chargie ft. LuigeeBoi
• Goddy Wan – Mars ft. Big Tim
• Born Legend – Non Stop Remix ft. Ypee
• Jahdone Ratty – Chance ft. Ras Kuuku.
• Ashby Guy – Friday night ft. Kojo Vypa & LiugeeBoi
• Skyty Nero – Heat Remix Ft Kwesi Amewuga & Abu Trica
• Flamingo – Wataado ft. Oja420
• Emogy DJR – Cold World ft. Kahpun
• Tee Tonie – Last Last ft. Boggy Wenzday
• Kwaku Tugabwoy – Hope ft. Kofi Sika & Joe Mayar
• Jay Baba – Dorime ft. Quamina MP
• Amankrado GH – Dear God ft Umaru Kiddin & Joe Mayar
• Idi Kawawa – God Dey ft. Kopow

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Kwesi Taadi – Thy Grace
• Twicy – Live it Up
• Yaw Darling – TGIF
• Skyty Nero – Addict Prayer
• Marahny – Story
• Jay Baba – Dream Big
• Yaw Blvck – Mine Your Business
• EK Nacosty – Da N’ase
• Kubi Brown – Stand firm
• Amankrado GH – Enjoyment
• Supa Shank – Abrabo
• Khofy Guyson – Cemetery
• Gabby Kan – Goodbye
• Andy Prophett – Nanso
• Abrantie Boabis – Champagne
• Pentiumm – Jangolova

BEST MUSIC GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Nyamekyeame Praiz Ministry
• Sobologeng
• Smelling Good Geng
• Akoo Show Choir

EP/ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Twicy – Far Away
• Kwesi Taadi – Musah Abonko ne Nana
• Yhaw Fargo – Young & Gifted
• Goddy Wan – Fruits and Metals
• Yaw Blvck – Please Don’t Air
• Kojo Vypa – Big Dawson EP
• Jay Baba – Dream Big EP
• Minab – Yaa Asantewaa EP
• Khofy Guyson – The Genesis EP

SONG OF THE YEAR

• Kwesi Taadi – Thy Grace
• Kojo Vypa – Location ft Snowbell
• Twicy – Live it Up
• Yaw Darling – TGIF
• Skyty Nero – Heat Remix ft. Kwesi Amewuga x Abu Trica
• Flamingo – Wataado
• Yaw Blvck – Chargie
• C Burn – Detti Water (Ankos)
• Bush Girl – Donkomi
• EK Nacosty – Da N’ase
• Sobologeng – Hunter ft. Kwesi Taadi

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• YAW BLVCK
• KOJO VYPA
• YAW DARLING
• SKYTY NERO
• KWESI TAADI
• TWICY
• EK NACOSTY