Entertainment
24thVGMA: Full list of winners

It was pomp and pageantry at the Grand Arena, located at the Accra Conference Centre, where musicians, industry players and the general public met to reward hard work at the just-ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(VGMA) on May 6, 2023.
In the end, fast-rising musician, Black Sherif, affectionately called Blacko was adjudged overall Artiste Of The Year.
Additionally, his song ‘Kweku The Traveller’ which had millions of streams was adjudged Vodafone Most Popular Song
Best Gospel Song
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie
Highlife Song Of The Year
Kelvynboy – Down flat
Best Hip Hong Song
Black Sherif – Kweku The Traveller
Best Afrobeats Song
Camidoh – Sugarcane Remix (ft King Promise & Mayokun)
Best Afropop Song
Stonebwoy – Therapy
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
Epixode – Atia
Audio Engineer of the Year
Altra Nova – Far Away (Gyakie)
Producer of the Year
MOG Beatz
Best Music Video
Black Sherif – Konongo Zongo (Babs Direction)
Best Male Vocal Performance
Perez Muzic – Hewale Lala
Best Female Vocal Performance
Niella – Nothing’s Too Hard
Best Rap Performance
Amerado – Obiaa Boa
Best Gospel Artiste
Piesie Esther
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
Stonebwoy
Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste
King Promise
Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste
Sarkodie
Best Highlife Artiste
Kofi Kinaata
Songwriter of the Year
Perez Muzik – Hewale Lala
Collaboration of the Year
Sarkodie – Country Side (ft Black Sherif)
International Collaboration of the Year
Camidoh – Sugarcane Remix (ft King Promise & Mayorkun)
Best African Artiste
Asake
Record of the Year
Gyakie – Far Away
Album of the Year
King Promise – 5 Star
Best New Artiste
Lasmid
Unsung Artiste
DSL
Vodafone Most Popular Song
Black Sherif – Kweku the Traveller
Artiste of the Year
Black Sherif
Entertainment
Sparqlyn’s ‘Rosina’ ft. Teeno takes over airwaves

Ghanaian musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Use social media platforms to enforce social change –Kwame Eugene

Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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