Awards
Central Music Awards 2025: Check Out Full List of Winners
The 14th Central Music Awards came alive on Saturday, 29th November 2025, at the Center for National Culture, CNC, Cape Coast, with a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and excellence.
The event, themed “Feel the Culture,” brought together Music Business Executives, Board and Academy Members, industry players, artistes, and music enthusiasts to recognize and reward outstanding achievements in the music industry.
The night was expertly hosted by the dynamic duo of Queen Afedziwa and Kofi Owusu Opabene, who kept the audience entertained with their infectious energy. The Official DJs for the night, DJ Barnes and DJ Pizil, got the crowd grooving with their electrifying performances of back-to-back central music.
Kojo Vypa stole the show, walking away with four awards, including the coveted Artiste of the Year award. He also took home awards for Best EP/Album of the Year, Best Rapper of the Year, and Best Event of the Year.
As the reigning Artiste of the Year, Kojo Vypa was showered with prizes, including a sponsored trip to South Africa for a Music Business Conference, Vacation and Promotional Tour, courtesy of Mr. Nicholas Hagan, Board Chairman of the Central Music Awards. He also received a 2-day vacation stay at Lemon Beach Resort at Elmina and Wilberforce Apartments located in Cape Coast.
Other winners of the night included Kwesi Taadi who won the Songwriter of the year, Koffii Tome, who emerged as the New Artiste of the Year, Psalms, who won the Female Artiste of the Year award, Sobolo Geng wining the Group of the year, Borther Ishmael winning Gospel Artiste of the year and Breman Asikuma-based rapper, who took home the Emerging Artiste of the Year award.
The event featured captivating performances by Kojo Vypa, Twicy, Psalms, Kwesi Taadi, Yaw Darling, Yhaw Fargo, Jeneral Rojah, Khae Stunna, ButMe, Kojo Bars, Mysterious Bowtie, Don Proph, and many more.
Official Sponsors for this year’s awards include; TW Radio, EN.AR Limited, n.Jet, KuePres, entech, Oguaa Hotspot, Ote Dollar Foundation, Lemon Group, Club 161, Shaxi, The C-Quansah Foundation LBG, and Hon. Thomas Amissah, Deputy Managing Director for the National Investment Bank PLC.
The 14th Central Music Awards was a night to remember, celebrating the best of central region’s music and culture. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Check out the full list of winners.
CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS 2025 : FULL LIST OF WINNERS
CAMPUS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: YAW FILLA – OGUAA SHTS
EMERGING ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: DON QWEZ
BEST FANBASE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: THE KUNAMAS JAMA GROUP
BEST LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR
WINNER: THE KUNAMAS JAMA GROUP
BEST DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
WINNER: MONSTER DANCE ACADEMY
GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: EMPRESS CHRISTY – Atanfo Nye Nyame
GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: BROTHER ISHMAEL
REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: RAS KOFAI – Dot Com
DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: STYLISH LIBERTY – My Dream
BEST PROMOTER – DJ OF THE YEAR
WINNER: DJ PLAXTYK – TW Radio 88.9
BEST PROMOTER – PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: SELEKTA LONZY – Golden Star 89.3 MHz
BEST PROMOTER – ONLINE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KOFY JESSE TV
BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KOJO VYPA – MOE CONCERT 2025
HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: ATO ZIGARO – Abena Julie
HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: OKINTOE – King is Coming
BEST HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: YHAW FARGO – Save Me
AFROPOP SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: ADOMBA EFFAH – Sweetie
SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KING ODYSSEY
BEST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: RABBIS BEATZ
BEST GROUP OF THE YEAR
WINNER: SOBOLO GENG
SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: BUTME – Me Mbo Wo
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KWESI TAADI – Holy Sinner
BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KOJO VYPA
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
WINNER: AMANKRADO GH ft Takum – Despite
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KHAE STUNNA – Money Madness
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
WINNER: OBAA JOYCE – Ewurade Boame
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
WINNER: NEUJAY – Hold On
NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KOFFII TOME
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: C BURN
BEST EP/ALBUM OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KOJO VYPA – Inspiration from Pains
FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: PSALMS
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WINNER: KOJO VYPA
HONORARY AWARDS
HERITAGE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
RECIPIENT: MR ROCKSON ARTHUR, CEO Ote Dollar Foundation
HERITAGE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR
RECIPIENT: DED BUDDY
Source: Communications Directorate, Heritage Promotions
Awards
Candyman Lucas Mensah to Sponsor Central Music Awards’ New Artiste of the Year Category with GH¢5,000
Renowned Ghanaian media personality and Founder of the Central Music Awards (CMA), Mr. Candyman Lucas Mensah, has pledged GH¢5,000 in sponsorship for the New Artiste of the Year category at the 15th Central Music Awards.
Candyman Lucas Mensah, Founder, Central Music Awards
Mr. Mensah made the announcement during the 15th CMA Seminar held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Samrit Hotel in Cape Coast ahead of the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the prestigious Central Music Awards.
Speaking on the topic, “From an Idea to a Movement: The CMA Journey at 15,” Mr. Mensah reflected on the experiences that led to the establishment of the Central Music Awards, highlighting the challenges, achievements and lessons from the awards’ 15-year journey.
He also outlined his vision for the continued growth of the awards scheme, particularly its role in identifying, nurturing and promoting emerging musical talents from the Central Region to compete at higher levels.
Announcing the sponsorship, Mr. Mensah said his contribution was driven by his commitment to supporting emerging artistes and creating opportunities for young talents within the region.
The sponsorship will support the New Artiste of the Year category as part of activities marking the 15th anniversary of the Central Music Awards.
The seminar, held under the theme “Celebrating the Journey, Taking Stock, Building Tomorrow,”brought together musicians, artiste managers, media personalities, bloggers, content creators, event organisers and other key stakeholders in the creative industry from across the Central Region’s 22 districts.
The programme featured presentations by creative industry professionals and academics, including Dr. Margaret Delali Numekevor, Lecturer at the Department of Music and Dance, University of Cape Coast, and Nana Ekua Apeatsewah II, former Chairperson of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Central Region.
The seminar was moderated by Mr. Bismark Botchwey, Deputy Communications Executive at Heritage Promotions.
The annual CMA seminar provides a platform for creatives to gain knowledge and practical insights into developing their craft, strengthening their brands, building professional networks and promoting their work to meet international standards.
Source: Bismark Botchwey | Deputy Communications Executive | Heritage Promotions | Central Music Awards
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