Entertainment
VGMA24: Complete list of award recipients
The 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Award, VGMA, was held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Most fans were eager to know who would win five key categories: ‘Record of the Year’, New Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, Vodafone’s Most Popular Song and the big one, ‘Artiste Of the Year’.
See the full list below:
Highlife Song of The Year
Epixode – Atia (ft Kwabena Kwabena)
AK Songstress – My Proposal
Adina – Adi Dede
Kwesi Arthur – Adom
Kelvynboy – Down flat – WINNER
Kofi Kinaata – Have Mercy
Best Gospel Song
Celestine Donkor – Final Say
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie – WINNER
Diana Hamilton – My Meditation
Joe Mettle – Kadosh
Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala
Bethel Revival Choir – Tegbe Tegbe (Edwin Dadson)
Awura Abena – This Far
MOG Music – Mala
Best Hip Hop Song
Black Sherif – Kweku The Traveller – WINNER
Amerado – Obiaa Boa
Sarkodie – Country Side (ft Black Sherif) –
Malcolm Nuna – Benzo
Kwesi Arthur – Drama
Medikal – Scarface
Best Afrobeats Song
Camidoh – Sugarcane Remix (ft King Promise & Mayokun) – WINNER
Gyakie – Something
Kidi – Champagne
D Jay – Balance it
King Promise – Ginger
FBS – Jo (ft Mr Drew)
Best Afropop Song
Stonebwoy – Therapy – WINNER
Wendy Shay – Survivor
Black Sherif – Oil in my head
Dopenation – Gboza
King Promise – Ten Toes (ft Omah Lay)
Kuami Eugene – TakeAway
Kidi – Blessed (Ft Movado)
Fameye – Thank You
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
Konkarah Jahvybz – A Go Dey (ft Kelvyn Boy)
Ras Kuuku – 33in1
Epixode – Atia – WINNER
Black Sherif – Don’t forget me
Rocky Dawuni – Never bow down (ft Blvk H3ro)
Maccasio – Eyes on you (ft Stonebwoy)
Audio Engineer of the Year
Chops – Yaa Asantewaa (King Promise)
Qube – Beginning Again (Adomaa)
Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala (Perez Muzik)
Supa Dups – Therapy (Stonebwoy)
Possigee – Country Side (Sarkodie)
Altra Nova – Far Away (Gyakie) –WINNER
Producer of the Year
MOG Beatz – WINNER
Atown TSB
Phantom
Shadrach Yawson
Guilty Beatz
Killbeatz
Liquid Beatz
Samsney
Best Music Video
Black Sherif – Konongo Zongo (Babs Direction) –WINNER
Stonebwoy – Therapy (J Willz)
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie (Skyward Videos)
Stonebwoy – Gidigba (Labi)
Sarkodie ft King Promise – Labadi (Coublon)
Kidi – Touch It Remix ft Tyga (Rex)
Scott Evans – Best Side (Rex)
Kwabena Kwabena – Afraid to lose you (Andrew Kumi)
Best Male Vocal Performance
Camidoh – Waiting
Kyei Mensah – Nothing is Too Hard
Perez Muzic – Hewale Lala – WINNER
Stonebwoy – Therapy
King promise – Run To You
Best Female Vocal Performance
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie
Niella – Nothing’s Too Hard – WINNER
Cina Soul – Waiting
Abiana – Shika
Adomaa – Beginning Again
Best Rap Performance
Medikal – Scarface
Strongman – Goated
Amerado – Obiaa Boa – WINNER
Lyrical Joe – 5th August 5
TeePhlow – 6Feet
Best Gospel Artiste
Piesie Esther – WINNER
Joe Mettle
Perez Muzik
Diana Hamilton
Celestine Donkor
MOG Music
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
Stonebwoy
Ras Kuuku
Epixode – WINNER
Rocky Dawuni
Samini
Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste
King Promise – WINNER
Wendy Shay
Camidoh
Gyakie
Kelvynboy
Kidi
Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste
Black Sherif – WINNER
Sarkodie
Kwesi Arthur
Medikal
Amerado
Strongman
Best Highlife Artiste
Kofi Kinaata – WINNER
Akwaboah
Kuami Eugene
Abiana
Songwriter of the Year
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie
Fameye – Thank You
Black Sherif – Oh Paradise
Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala – WINNER
Diana Hamilton – My Meditation
Ewura Abena – This Far
Collaboration of the Year
FBS – Jo (ft Mr. Drew)
Sarkodie – Country Side (ft Black Sherif) –WINNER
Epixode – Atia (ft Kwabena Kwabena)
Amerado – Grace (ft Lasmid)
DJ Breezy – Abonten (ft Mugeez, Black Sherif, Kwesi Arthur)
Bethel Revival Choir – Tegbe Tegbe (ft Edwin Dadson)
Sarkodie – Labadi (ft King Promise)
Dj Vyrusky – Body 2 Body (ft Kidi, Camidoh)
International Collaboration of the Year
Camidoh – Sugarcane Remix (ft King Promise & Mayorkun) – WINNER
Kidi – Touch It Remix (ft Tyga)
King Promise – Ten toes (Omah Lay)
Kidi – Blessed (ft Mavado)
Mz Vee – Dumebi (ft Yemi Alade)
King Promise – Run to You (ft Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa)
Sarkodie – Better Days (ft BNXN fka Buju)
Best African Artiste
Ayra Starr
Libianca
Burna Boy
Asake – WINNER
Kizz Daniel
The Therapist
Record of the Year
King Promise – Yaa Asantewaa (ft Frenna)
Adomaa – Beginning Again
Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala
Stonebwoy – Therapy
Sarkodie – Country Side (ft Black Sherif)
Gyakie – Far Away – WINNER
Album of the Year
Black Sherif – The Villain I Never Was
Sarkodie – Jamz
Gyakie – My Diary
King Promise – 5 Star – WINNER
Kwesi Arthur – Son of Jacob
Joe Mettle – The Kadosh
Best New Artiste
Lasmid – WINNER
DJay
Malcolm Nuna
Jay Bahd
Ewura Abena
Dj Azonto
Chief One
Vodafone Most Popular Song
Camidoh – Sugarcane Remix (ft King Promise & Mayorkun)
Sarkodie – Country Side (ft Black Sherif)
Black Sherif – Kweku the Traveller – WINNER
Lasmid – Friday night
Kelvynboy – Downflat
Gyakie – Something
Wendy Shay – Survivor
Kidi – Blessed (ft Mavado)
Stonebwoy – Therapy
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie
Artiste of the Year
Camidoh
Sarkodie
Stonebwoy
King Promise
Kidi
Piesie Esther
Joe Mettle
Black Sherif – WINNER
Entertainment
Celestine Donkor comments about reports of getting weight loss surgery
Celestine Donkor, a gospel performer, has spoken out about claims that she is considering weight loss surgery.
Celestine stressed that she has not made a decision, thus “I wouldn’t say no and I wouldn’t say yes.”
Recognising the cultural pressure to maintain a specific image, particularly as an artist, the singer stated that she has weighed the health risks of body-altering operations.
According to her study, physicians typically prescribe such procedures based on health evaluations, especially if one’s life is in danger owing to weight-related difficulties.
However, in her instance, Celestine stated that she is quite fit and has never suffered high blood pressure or other abnormalities linked with being plus size, so surgery is not a possibility for her at this time unless advised.
“I am plus-sized yet highly active. In a marathon, I might even outperform a lot of slender folks. The obesity is in my genes; my family is large. I’ve never had high blood pressure or anything. I get frequent check-ups, drink enough water, and get adequate rest, so I’m in good health.”
Doreen Avio said in an interview with Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz that her phobia of knives is another barrier keeping her from undergoing surgery.
Celestine said that she had enough incisions on her body from her three caesarean sections during delivery.
In light of this, she prefers dieting and other less dangerous options such as exercise and intermittent fasting.
Celestine chose to invest in her soul above her body, despite receiving nearly GH¢50,000 for surgery.
“I am confident that if I have GH¢40,000 or GH¢50,000 to work on this body, I will invest in my soul.” This body will expire, no matter how thin and well-carved it is.
The useless thing after death is the human body; even animal bodies have value since we utilise them as sustenance, but for people, the corpse is no longer worthy of being discarded.”
Celestine Donkor warned her admirers to embrace her for who she is, as she will not endanger her life to adhere to conventional notions of what a perfect woman should look like.
Entertainment
KODA’s family breaks silence over his demise
The family of gospel artist Kofi Owusu Dua-Anto, also known as KODA, has officially announced his death.
In these trying times, the family has asked for privacy as they grieve their beloved son and come to grips with his unexpected death.
“KODA’s abrupt passing has left us heartbroken and grieved, and we are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from colleagues, friends, fans, and loved ones.
“As we grapple with the shock and grief of this loss, we humbly request privacy during this profoundly challenging time to heal and mourn as a family,” a family statement read in part.
The acclaimed musician passed away on April 21, 2024, following a brief illness.
KODA, 45, leaves behind a wife.
Meanwhile, the family has stated that details on his memorial and burial arrangements will be provided soon.
Below is the statement
In loving memory of Kofi Owusu Dua-Anto (KODA).
The Dua-Anto Family, Ewurama Dua-Anto, the Osae and Dankwa Families, and ALL of the Allied Families sincerely announce the tragic death of their son, brother, nephew, and husband, Kofi Owusu Dua-Anto (KODA), on Sunday, April 21, 2024, following a brief illness.
The abrupt loss of KODA has left us heartbroken and grieved, and we are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from colleagues, friends, fans, and loved ones.
As we grapple with the shock and grief of this loss, we humbly request privacy during this profoundly challenging time to heal and mourn as a family.
We kindly invite you to visit www.kodasmemorial.com which will be accessible shortly with information on his memorial and funeral arrangements.
KODA’s legacy will endure, resonating throughout eternity.
“Blessed are those who die in the LORD from henceforth: Yea, saith the SPIRIT, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.” (Revelation 14:13). AMEN
Entertainment
More celebs come up about their fight with G6PD insufficiency following KODA’s death
Following the death of gospel artist KODA, more celebrities have stepped out to discuss their experiences with G6PD Deficiency, shining awareness on the obstacles that people with this illness endure.
Cynthia Tima Yeboah, often known as Tima Kumkum, a presenter and businesswoman, and Karen Kash Kane have spoken openly about their personal experiences with the illness.
Prior to his death, KODA revealed that he had been given improper medicine for eight months since physicians failed to diagnose his G6PD Deficiency, resulting in a worsening in his health.
G6PD deficiency is a disorder in which the body lacks or does not produce enough G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase), an enzyme required for red blood cell activity.
Karen recounted her personal experience, revealing that she found her G6PD Deficiency after a thorough lab test when pregnant with her son six years ago.
Tests subsequently revealed that she had passed on the illness to her kid.
Karen emphasised the measures she takes to manage the disease, which include avoiding malaria medicines and sulfur-containing goods like naphthalene balls.
Tima Kumkum also discussed her own experiences with G6PD Deficiency.
She emphasised the gravity of her experience, claiming that it nearly killed her, which inspired her to form her charity to raise awareness about the ailment.
The duo plan to increase their campaigning for the disease in order to save more lives.
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