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NAFAC@60: 2022 Edition of National Festival of Arts & Culture Officially Launched in Cape Coast

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The 60th anniversary celebration of National Festival of Arts & Culture (NAFAC) was launched on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Center for National Culture (CNC) in Cape Coast.

NAFAC@60

The National Festival of Arts & Culture is an annual cultural event organized by the National Commission on Culture under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture. This is geared towards promoting our cultural diversity and ensuring peace and unity among all citizens.

As part of Central Region’s preparation to host the 60th Anniversary Celebration of National Festival of Arts & Culture which form part of the December in Ghana tourism activities, a regional launch and inauguration of Local Organizing Committees were held in Cape Coast the regional capital.

The regional launch and inauguration of the local organizing committee was chaired by the Vice President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Kwame Akonu X and co-chaired by Osaabarima Kwesi Atta II, the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area.

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Delivering their acceptance speech, Osagyefo Kwame Akonu X commended the Central Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Marigold Assan for her good works in lobbying for series of National events to be hosted in the region which has  had positive impact in the economic transformation of the region.

He urged the officers of the Regional Coordinating Council, National Commission on Culture and the Center for National Culture as well as the local organizing committee to work effortlessly in making the NAFAC@60 a success.

Osaabarima Kwesi Atta II, Omanhene of Oguaa Traditional Area

The Omanhene of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osaabarima Kwesi Atta II also advised inhabitants of Cape Coast to be proactive and hold National events of this nature in high esteem since it helps to protect the city to attract several international opportunities for region. He assured his inhabitants that, the 60th anniversary celebration will the the best among all the NAFAC celebrations.

Hon. Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, Central Regional Minister

Addressing the gathering, the Central Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Marigold Assan who also graced the occasion together with her entourage appealed emotionally to the people of Cape Coast and Central region to ignore their political differences and work together to project the developmental initiatives being implemented by the government in the region.

She emphasized that, Central Region is blessed with numerous resources and opportunities which need the support, enthusiasm and ideas of all to help in their exploitation towards the development of the region. She encouraged the local organizing committee to work hard to ensure that the forthcoming NAFAC@60  become the best event hosted in the region.

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Madam Janet Edna Nyame – Executive Director, National Commission on Culture

Unveiling the official banner for the 60th anniversary celebration of NAFAC, the Executive Director of National Commission on Culture, Madam Janet Edna Nyame Stated emphatically that, when we invest in our rich Ghanaian culture and promote it well for global attention, it will attract numerous foreign investments into our economy through the tourism sector and this is one of the reasons for the establishment of the annual arts and cultural Festival.

The theme for this year’s program focuses on; Reviving Patriotism, Peace And Unity Through Cultural Diversity For Sustainable Development.

The National Festival of Arts & Culture 2022 is slated for Friday 9th to Friday 16th December, 2022 at Adisadel Park and CNC both in Cape Coast, Central Region.

Madam Janet Edna Nyame sworn in members of the Regional Local Organizing Committee and urged them to be proactive in making the event a magnificent one in the history of NAFAC.

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The Local Organizing Committees inaugurated include;

  1. The Publicity Committee
  2. The Steering Committee
  3. The Sponsorship committee
  4. The Programs Committee
  5. Hospitality and Protocol Committee
  6. The Durbar of Chiefs Committee
  7. The International Friendship Committee
  8. The Security Committee
  9. The Grounds Committee
  10. The Exhibition Committee

The official launch and inauguration was climaxed with Miss NAFAC – Central Region 2022 which had educative and thrilling performances from six elegant, intelligent, eloquent and talented ladies who exhibited their pageantry skills in a fought contest geared towards choosing the best to represent the region at the National level come December 2022.

Antoinette Kennes Ofori – Winner of 2022 Miss NAFAC – Central Region

At the end of the contest, Antoinette Kennes Ofori was crowned as the winner of Miss NAFAC – Central Region 2022.

Her competitors, Josephine Kimberly E. Sampson and Sandra Denkyi Boateng emerged as 1st and 2nd Runners Up respectively.

The competition also had Amazing presentation and talent exhibition from; Mabel Bowah-Abban, Belinda Yaa Boakye and Cindy Abena Owusu.

The launch also saw in attendance;

Madam Dorcas Salamatu Alhassan, AG. Regional Director of CNC

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Mrs Lydia Nyarkoh-Ampoman, AG. Regional Administrator of CNC Cape Coast

Richlove Amamoo (Mama Awotsu Adzagba II) Central regional Director for the Department of Gender.

Mr. Rabbi Kohane Halevi, the Executive Director of PANAFEST Foundation.

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Mr. Fio Richardson Commey, Director, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation – National Commission on Culture

Dr. Eric Debrah Okyere, HOD, Dept. of Music and Dance, UCC

Mrs. Hannah Dodoo, MD, HADOD Fashions, Cape Coast.

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Nana Ekua Apeatsewah II, Central Regional MUSIGA Chairperson

Asiedua, 2nd Runner Up of TV3 Ghana Most Beautiful 2022

Members of Central Influencers
Members of Creative Arts and Media Association (CAMA) and The Media

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Central Music Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees

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Heritage Promotions, organizers of the annual Central Music Awards (CMA), have officially unveiled the nominees for the 15th edition of the awards scheme. Heritage Promotions announced the nominees online on Friday, September 25, 2026, after concluding the nomination and assessment processes for the 2026 edition. According to the CMA Academy Calendar for August 2025 to August 2026, 261 nominees have been shortlisted across 36 award categories from 381 nomination applications received from the 22 districts of the Central Region.

This year’s edition marks the 15th anniversary of the Central Music Awards, which continues to provide a platform for recognizing, celebrating and promoting outstanding musical talent and creative excellence from the Central Region.

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The highly anticipated Artiste of the Year category features Kwesi Taadi, Kojo Vypa, Yhaw Fargo, Skyty Nero, Koffi Tome and Okintoe, who will compete for the coveted award. As part of the 15th anniversary celebrations, the winner of the New Artiste of the Year category will receive a GH¢5,000 cash prize, generously sponsored by Candyman Lucas Mensah, Founder of the Central Music Awards.

The main awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Centre for National Culture (CNC), Cape Coast, where distinguished musicians, industry stakeholders, creatives, media professionals and music enthusiasts are expected to converge to celebrate the achievements of the region’s music industry.

Ahead of the awards night, the CMA will host a Hip-Hop Cypher featuring nominees in the Rapper of the Year category. The initiative is expected to provide a platform for nominees to showcase their lyrical abilities and creativity.

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The 3rd edition of the CMA Campus Tour will also be held at a selected Senior High School in the Central Region. The initiative is designed to inspire, motivate, and empower young people while providing an avenue to identify and showcase emerging creative talents.

The 15th edition of the Central Music Awards promises to be a significant celebration of the region’s music, creativity, and cultural heritage. Join Heritage Promotions and the Central Music Awards Academy as we celebrate, honour, and recognize outstanding musical talents from across the Central Region. The full list of nominees is as follows:

CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS 2026: FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

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FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

  1. Akasii – Ahomaso
  2. Mena Srekubea – Obeye
  3. Empress Christy – Asesa

CAMPUS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

  1. Qwophi Celebrity – UEW
  2. 2. ⁠Koby Sam – UCC

EMERGING ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

  1. Kobydebrymo – Daben
  2. Maameyaa Wells – Space
  3. Big Maafo – Forever
  4. Rasfam – Sika Puduo
  5. Wittybwoy45 – Sweetheart
  6. Kwobi Founda – Angel
  7. Ohene JK – Nipa
  8. Kojo Mission – Our Pain
  9. Vhanpee – Scary Journey feat. Semenhyia
  10. RKK – Onipa
  11. Kwame Gee – Loner
  12. Sikasem – Breman
  13. Wasiukyboy – Alhamdullilah

GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Empress Christy – Asesa
  2. Brother Ishmael – Nyame Beye
  3. Mena Srekubea – Obeye
  4. DSI Philip Arthur – Ogufuo Bi
  5. Healer – Amba Mu
  6. Rev Sarah Bordoh – Yesu beyi wo
  7. Edward Saah – Eye Adom (It’s by Grace)
  8. KDF – Mmere papa

GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

  1. Empress Christy – Asesa
  2. Brother Ishmael – Nyame Beye
  3. Mena Srekubea – W’ay3 Bi Da
  4. Healer – Amba Mu
  5. Rev Sarah Bordoh – Yesu beyi wo
  6. Edward Saah – Eye Adom (It’s by Grace)

BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR

  1. Amankrado GH – Assin Anthem
  2. Kojo Vypa – Pray for Me
  3. Idi Kawawa – Original
  4. Kwaku Tugabwoy – Tiktok
  5. Don Proph – Most High feat. Lil Kaline
  6. Joe Mayar – The Strong Survive
  7. Skyty Nero – Free Me
  8. Koffii Tome – Ebefa
  9. Kofi Weather – I Don’t Care

BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

  1. Kweku Gentle – Blow feat. Sobolo Geng
  2. Kwesi Taadi – Migraines feat. Kelvyn Boy
  3. No Nation Gang – Never Fail feat. Kwesi Taadi
  4. Amuzu – Sika feat. Yaw Darling
  5. Don Proph – Most High feat. Lil Kaline
  6. Pope Sly – Lalalalala feat. Kofi Sika, Kwaku Tugabwoy, Hardboyy
  7. Kwaku Tugabwoy – Yenko Bi Feat. J Song, Pope Sly, Hardboyy
  8. Swagerbwoy – Mr Badman Feat. Nawala3hua
  9. Marahny – Dead or Alive feat. Kwesi Taadi
  10. Yaw40fyd – Daakye feat. EII Fokus & SS Flaco
  11. Kojo Vypa – Imposter Remix feat. Shaker
  12. Kwame Gee feat. Kofi Weather – Loner
  13. Lil Sherif – Soloku feat. Orkortor Perry
  14. Khofy Guyson – Silence feat. Orkortor Perry

DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Ato Zigaro – Messenger of Nature
  2. AK Bwoy – Rise

REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Bobfii Gyanta – Guidance
  2. Ato Zigaro – You Alone
  3. Adomba Effah – Deeiinn
  4. Calvin Incline – Trend Setter

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

  1. Qweku Skonzy – Slow Down
  2. Brother Ishmael – Nyame Beye
  3. Idi Kawawa – Woagyido
  4. Mr B Fly – Shame
  5. Kwobi Founda – Angel
  6. Kwesi Blak – My Lover
  7. Kwaku Cenima – Adwenfi
  8. Khofy Guyson – Silence
  9. Kwame Emma – Adom bi
  10. KDF – Mmere papa

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

  1. Akasii – Ahomaso
  2. Mena Srekubea – Obeye
  3. Rev Sarah Bordoh – Yesu beyi wo
  4. Empress Christy – Asesa

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

  1. King Odyssey
  2. Master Jedi Jammah
  3. Mista Morgan Beatz
  4. Docta Flow

BEST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

  1. Rabbis Beatz
  2. DJ Ghanapiano
  3. King Odyssey
  4. Master Jedi Jammah
  5. Baron Beatz
  6. HitBeat
  7. Docta Flow

SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Okintoe – Abaa Abaa
  2. Amankrado GH – EX
  3. Brother Ishmael – Nyame Beye
  4. Zipbwoy – Mama Africa
  5. Skyty Nero – Free Me
  6. Orkortor Perry – Fetu Afahy3
  7. Kwesi Taadi – Joy is here feat. Quamina MP
  8. Kojo Vypa – Stay with me
  9. Lil Sherif feat. Okintoe – FanFooler

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  1. BadOne Sticky – My Cry
  2. Okintoe – Alphabetical Order
  3. Yhaw Fargo – Free The Youth
  4. Akasii – Ahomaso
  5. Joe Mayar – The Strong Survive
  6. Skyty Nero – Chairman 101
  7. Focus CID – No Sleep
  8. Ogatoo – Voice of the land
  9. Kojo Vypa – Stay with me
  10. Kwaku Cenima – Adwenfi
  11. YB Vybez – kae Me
  12. Calvin Incline – Trend Setter

GHANA POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Okintoe – Abaa Abaa
  2. Kofi Kinaata – Black Stars
  3. KiDi feat. Lasmid – Signature
  4. Okese 1 feat. Darkovibes x Sista Afia x Joey B – Don’t Come Too Close II

BEST PROMOTER – PRESENTER

  1. DJ Mozey – Golden Star 89.3mhz
  2. Mr Ikon – Mfantseman FM
  3. DJ Taifa – Coastal FM
  4. Mista Chanti – Obaatanpa Radio
  5. Audacious MzBrown – TW Radio

BEST PROMOTER – DJ

  1. DJ Joemens
  2. DJ Ayesem
  3. DJ Kobby – Hope FM
  4. DJ Abiola – Obaatanpa Radio
  5. DJ Lomo – Pink FM
  6. DJ Plaxtyk – TW Radio
  7. DJ Omar – TW Radio
  8. Selekta Lonzy – Golden Star FM 89.3 MHz

BEST PROMOTER – ONLINE

  1. XO – Khalid
  2. City Vibes TV
  3. Batanyaaman TV
  4. Assin Talks
  5. Agonaman TV
  6. Nana-Antobam Junior
  7. Believe Promotion
  8. Jeddie Hyper
  9. Araba Finest

HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Yaw Abedu – Akokudro
  2. Okintoe – Steeze
  3. Kofi Spooky – Don’t Judge Me
  4. Orkortor Perry – Fetu Afahy3
  5. X_KoBaD – Confirm
  6. Stiwizzy – Bless Me
  7. Stargod – Osagyefo
  8. Kubi Brown – Stand Firm
  9. Fr3me Kwame – On Me
  10. Don Qwez – We Go Die
  11. YB Vybez – Kae Me
  12. RKK feat. Laizy Daisy – Onipa
  13. Kwesi Blak – My Lover
  14. Kwame Emma – Adom bi

HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Yaw Abedu – Best in Me
  2. Qweku Skonzy – Slow Down feat. Rexin
  3. Mr B Fly – Shame
  4. Kwaku Tugabwoy – Yenko Bi
  5. Orkortor Perry – No Problem
  6. Omirikisi – Kwansima feat. Kaklus
  7. Kwabena Flipz – Heaven Kor Nsem Pii
  8. Mysterious Bowtie – Yati
  9. Andy Prophett – Deaf and Dumb
  10. Yaw40fyd – Daakye feat. EII Fokus & SS Flaco

HIP POP SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Ace Yoga – Life Shid
  2. Kojo Vypa – Stay with me
  3. Okintoe – Alphabetical Order
  4. Amankrado GH – Assin Anthem
  5. Yhaw Fargo – Believer
  6. Pope Sly – Lalalalala
  7. Kwaku Tugabwoy – Tiktok
  8. FBA Music – Enter
  9. Joe Mayar – The Strong Survive
  10. Skyty Nero – Free Me
  11. Focus CID – No Sleep
  12. Koffii Tome – Ebefa
  13. Kofi Weather – I Don’t Care
  14. Maameyaa Wells – Space

AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR

  1. Kweku Gentle – Blow feat. Sobolo Geng
  2. Kofi Spooky – Temper
  3. Amankrado GH – EX
  4. Yhaw Fargo – Aktive
  5. Idi Kawawa – Woagyido
  6. Swagerbwoy – Mr Badman – Afro Pop song of the year
  7. Wittybwoy45 – Sweetheart
  8. Nk Wonda – Obra
  9. Kwaku Cenima – Emotional Scene
  10. Kwaku Cenima – Adwenfi
  11. B Boi Strenja – Body

BEST MUSIC GROUP OF THE YEAR

  1. No Nation Gang
  2. Wan Heart
  3. Sobolo Geng

BEST MANAGEMENT OF THE YEAR

  1. Atrame Music Group
  2. Mena Srekubea Ministry
  3. Checkzone Family
  4. Ebefa Entertainment
  5. Caliscom Entertainment

BEST PUB/NIGHT CLUB OF THE YEAR

  1. O plus Lounge – Kasoa
  2. Dineout Pub Foods Ltd. – Swedru
  3. 2nd Kastle – Mankessim
  4. Citysip Pub and Restaurant – Cape Coast
  5. Diamond Pub – Cape Coast

BEST MASQUERADE GROUP OF THE YEAR

  1. Ohyewakomem
  2. USA
  3. Road Masters

LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR

  1. Kunamas Jama Band
  2. 2nd Kastle Band
  3. Oguaaman Band
  4. Emintsimadze Band

BEST FAN BASE OF THE YEAR

  1. Okintoe – BMC
  2. Friends of Kunamas
  3. Waguan Movement
  4. Baalokachi
  5. Guysonity Soldiers

BEST DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR

  1. Elmina Dance Academy
  2. Monster Dance Academy
  3. A.C.H.F

BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR

  1. Yhaw Fargo – Street Made Me
  2. Kojo Vypa – MOE Concert’26
  3. Idi Kawawa – Melo Fest
  4. Koffii Tome – Ayemuye Concert
  5. Marigold Films Production Ghana – Abeadze Ahobaakese Street Carnival
  6. Kwesi Taadi – Chinese Ne Ba Concert
  7. Mista Chanti- Yellow on Black Rave Volume 3
  8. Enfrans Foundation – My Giving My Worship Season 3

INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR

  1. Brother Ishmael – Nyame Beye (USA)
  2. Mistress Dorcas – Obra (UK)
  3. Calvin Incline – Trend Setter (Jamaica)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

  1. Yhaw Fargo – Pain Changed Me
  2. Akasii – Ahomaso
  3. Brother Ishmael – Nyame Beye
  4. Idi Kawawa – Kofi Shaibu
  5. Mena Srekubea – W’ay3 Bi Da
  6. Swagerbwoy – Mr. Badman
  7. Joe Mayar – The Survivor of the Winners
  8. Skyty Nero – Free Me
  9. Orkortor Perry – No Problem
  10. Wan Heart – Bless Me
  11. YB Vybez – Kae Me
  12. Kwasi Taadi – Hear My Cry
  13. Khofy Guyson – Silence
  14. Kwame Emma – Adom bi

EP/ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  1. Yhaw Fargo – Champion Sound
  2. Joe Mayar –The Strong Survive Ep
  3. Koffii Tome – Ayemuye
  4. Kwesi Taadi – Chinese Ne Ba
  5. Kojo Vypa – 3am Thoughts
  6. Pawez RTB – Big Steppa

NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

  1. Ace Yoga – Life Shid
  2. Qweku Skonzy – Slow Down
  3. Kwesi Blak – My Lover
  4. Kofi Spooky – Temper
  5. Pope Sly – Believes
  6. FBA Music – Enter
  7. Bonuz – Holding On
  8. Kenwils – Yaya Nation
  9. Ronnie – Pressures of Life
  10. A-Town YD – Different hustles
  11. Rev Sarah Bordoh – Yesu beyi wo
  12. Don Qwez – We Go Die
  13. B Boi Strenja – Lighter

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

  1. Kwesi Taadi
  2. Okintoe
  3. Kojo Vypa
  4. Yhaw Fargo
  5. Skyty Nero
  6. Koffii Tome

 

Source: Heritage Promotions

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