The 13th Central Music Awards was a resounding success, honoring artistes and key music industry players for the year in review and their tireless efforts and contributions to the growth and development of the central region’s music industry.

This year, 37 prestigious awards were presented to deserving creatives across various categories. 

Dailey’s Entertainment signee and Agona Swedru-based Afrobeat/Highlife artiste, Twicy, emerged as the coveted Artiste of the Year, also securing the Male Vocalist of the Year award.

Chairman Nicholas Hagan, presenting Artiste of the Year Award to Hon. Bawa Bowejor, Academy Member and District Rep for Agona West Municipal on behalf of Twicy.

Other distinguished dignitaries and music business executives honored during the ceremony included Osabarima Dr. Kwesi Atta II, Chief Kweku Etuaful, and Mr. Nicholas Hagan, Chairman of the Scheme. The evening was filled with captivating moments, presentations, and electrifying performances that enthralled patrons.

The 13th Central Music Awards was proudly powered by Heritage Promotions and sponsored by TW Radio 88.9, Club 161, EN.AR Limited, JetCast, BB Winery & Li-Quora, and Fays Lounge.

Themed “Music is Business,” the event took place on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Centre for National Culture in Cape Coast.

Below is the full list of winners for the Central Music Awards 2024 

CAMPUS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 

• SHYSOUL BELLE – Holy Child College of Education 

EMERGING ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 

• ASOMADE

NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 

• MANNYRAIN

GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR 

• BROTHER ISHMAEL – Adom Nyame 

FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 

• AMA NOVA 

GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 

• JULIET DUODU

REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR 

• ADOMBA EFFAH – It’s been long 

DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR 

• JAHDONE RATTY – Skin pain 

 BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR 

• KOJO VYPA – Kinging 

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 

• TWICY – Live it up

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 

• BUSH GIRL – Donkomi

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 

• MOGYEEZ

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR 

• OFASCO NE BEAT 

GH MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR 

• KOFI KINAATA – Effiakuma Broken Heart

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

• KOJO VYPA – Kinging 

 BEST PROMOTER OF THE YEAR – PRESENTER 

• MC SPARROW – Oxygen FM 

 BEST PROMOTER OF THE YEAR – DJ 

• DJ KOBBY – Hope FM

 ONLINE PROMOTER OF THE YEAR 

• CAPE COAST PROMOTA 

BEST PUB/NIGHT CLUB OF THE YEAR 

• HERITAGE HUT – Agona Swedru 

 LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR 

• EMINTSIMADZE BAND

BEST MANAGEMENT OF THE YEAR 

• KINGZY ENTERTAINMENT GH 

BEST BRASS BAND OF THE YEAR 

• COASTPLAY MOVEMENT BAND 

MASQUERADE GROUP OF THE YEAR 

• EMIRATES MASQUERADERS – Cape Coast 

BEST FANBASE OF THE YEAR 

• DAY3 BEE – 167 Geng 

 BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR 

• HERITAGE HUT – Kofi Kinaata live concert 

 BEST DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR 

• ELMINA DANCE ACADEMY

HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR 

• YAW BLVCK – True or False 

HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

• FLAMINGO – Wataado

INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR 

• TALLYBO (USA) 

HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR 

• CONQRA – Broke & Famous

AFROPOP SONG OF THE YEAR 

• JAY BABA ft Quamina MP – Dorime 

BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR 

• JAHDONE RATTY – Chance ft. Ras Kuuku.  

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 

• JAY BABA – Dream Big

BEST MUSIC GROUP OF THE YEAR 

• SMELLING GOOD GENG 

EP/ALBUM OF THE YEAR 

• MINAB – YAA ASANTEWAA EP 

SONG OF THE YEAR 

• C BURN – Detti Water (Ankos) 

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 

• TWICY

HONORARY AWARDS

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

• EDINAMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HERITAGE MILESTONE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

• MR NICHOLAS HAGAN (Chairman Kniq)

HERITAGE OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

• CHIEF KWEKU ETUAFUL – (Chief Executive Officer, EN.AR Limited & TW Radio) 

HERITAGE TRADITIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR

• OSABARIMA DR. KWESI ATTA II (Omanhene of Oguaa Traditional Area) 

Source: Communications Directorate, Heritage Promotions