Awards
History Of Central Music Awards,The First Regional Award Scheme in Ghana
The Central Music Awards came into existence in the year 2012. The very first music award scheme to be organized at the regional level in Ghana
Formerly known as “Obama City Music Awards,” the scheme was founded by Mr. Candyman Lucas Mensah, CEO of Candymania Entertainment, until 2016, when it was rebranded to “Central Music Awards.”
It started with awarding 10 acts, and over the past 10 years of being in the music industry, it has graduated from 10 to 37 categories.
Fast forward to 2018, when Heritage Event Promotions took charge of the organization and has since been the organizer of this prestigious event.
In November 2021, the organizing team saw to the celebration of its 10th anniversary. It was a night of musical celebration.
The Central Music Awards is organized annually to create an avenue to honor the hard work of some creatives in the industry and also to push them to put out great works in order to put the region in a good light in the creative industry.
Artistes that have seen the light through the scheme are; Kahpun, Teephlow, Patapaa, Kwame Yogot, RoyXTaylor, Ama Nova, Kojo Vypa, and Queen eShun, just to name a few.
Other acts that have been awarded are Uncle Ebo Taylor, Bessa Simons, Ben Brako, Kwabena Kwabena, Koby Symple, Boggy Wenzday, Orkortor Perry, Real MC, Mickey Benzy, Jay Baba, Gully Grank, Queen Haizel, Leezy Bae Jodiba, Sticker Songz, Twicy, among others.
The scheme has created numerous promotional and business opportunities for musicians and industry players in the Central Region.
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The event night hosts over 2000 attendees annually, including renowned government officials, traditional rulers, celebrities, media personalities, musicians, and music fans.
The 11th edition of the award scheme is slated for Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Glitz City Hotel in Cape Coast.
The region prides herself on the fact that other regions have emulated the act and have since been organizing similar award schemes to honor the creatives in their respective regions.
LIST OF WINNERS FOR CMA ARTISTE OF THE YEAR CATEGORY (2012-2021)
2012 – Jungo
2013 – Teephlow
2014 – Orkortor Perry
2015 – Teephlow
2016 – Mikey Benzy
2017 – eShun
2018 – Real MC
2019 – Patapaa
2021 – Kwame YOGOT
Source: Heritage Promotions
The Bono Region is set to shine as distinguished personalities and accomplished individuals are brought together for the Bono Legendary Awards 2026, an initiative powered by Lincoln Multimedia to celebrate people whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the region and beyond.
The awards are expected to provide a platform to recognise individuals who have demonstrated excellence, dedication and remarkable service across various fields, including entertainment, business, education, media, entrepreneurship, community development, culture and other areas of public life.
The initiative comes at a time when there is growing interest in recognising the contributions of individuals while they are actively making a difference in their communities.
Beyond the glamour associated with awards ceremonies, the Bono Legendary Awards seeks to highlight the stories, sacrifices and achievements of people whose work continues to contribute to the development and promotion of the Bono identity.
The Bono Region has in recent years witnessed several initiatives aimed at recognising excellence and promoting the region’s cultural and professional contributions. The recently held Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association Awards, for instance, brought together media practitioners and stakeholders to recognise outstanding contributions to journalism and development.
The 2026 edition of the Bono Legendary Awards is therefore expected to attract personalities from different sectors, with the celebration providing an opportunity for honourees, families, friends, industry players and members of the public to come together.
For many of the expected recipients, the recognition will represent more than a trophy. It will serve as an acknowledgement of years of hard work, resilience and commitment to their respective fields.
The awards also have the potential to contribute to the broader conversation about preserving Bono’s history and celebrating people who have helped shape its social, cultural and economic landscape.
As preparations continue, attention will be focused on the personalities who will receive recognition, the categories introduced by the organisers and the stories behind the individuals being celebrated.
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