Central Region
CMA 2025 Artiste of the Year, Kojo Vypa, Secures Sponsored International Tour
CMA 2025 Artiste of the Year, Kojo Vypa, Secures Sponsored International Tour to Rwanda, South Africa, and Lesotho.
Kojo Vypa – 2025 Central Music Awards Artiste of the Year.
Heritage Promotions, organisers of the annual Central Music Awards (CMA), have once again delivered on their commitment to artiste development, as Kojo Vypa, the reigning Artiste of the Year, embarks on a two-week international tour across Rwanda, Lesotho, and South Africa.
For the third consecutive year, Heritage Promotions has honoured its promise to execute the Artiste of the Year package, reinforcing its reputation for consistency, credibility, and sustained investment in creative talent.
Kojo Vypa, Winner of 2025 Central Music Awards Artiste of the Year.
The exclusive tour features a series of high-level industry engagements, including media appearances, participation in music business conferences, and strategic networking sessions within the international music ecosystem.
Kojo Vypa with Mr. Nicholas Hagan, Board Chairman of the Central Music Awards.
The package is proudly sponsored by Mr. Nicholas Hagan, Board Chairman of the Central Music Awards, in fulfilment of the pledge announced during the awards ceremony held on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Kojo Vypa emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night, delivering electrifying performances and securing four awards: Best EP/Album of the Year, Best Rapper of the Year, Best Event of the Year, and the coveted Artiste of the Year title.
As part of his prize package, Kojo Vypa received a fully sponsored international tour covering Rwanda, South Africa, and Lesotho. The initiative combines participation in music business conferences, promotional activities, and leisure experiences, all aimed at expanding his global exposure. The package also includes a two-day vacation stay at Lemon Beach Resort in Elmina and Wilberforce Apartments in Cape Coast.
Kojo Vypa, known for his EP “Inspiration from Pains,” is expected to return to Ghana on Saturday, April 25, 2026, marking the successful completion of this international exposure initiative.
Source: Bismark Botchwey
Deputy Communications Executive
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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