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Nominees for this year’s Ghana Music Awards-USA have been unveiled with excitement and mix-feeling among musicians, industry players and fans.
‘One Lege’ hit maker, Jay Hover, Pope Skinny, Hertie Corgie, Millicent Yankey, Nana NYC, Humphrey Tetteh among others enthralled the gathering at the event which was held at Grand Roosevelt Ballroom-2 at New York on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
The big announcement was made with the unveiling of nominees on the night.
For USA-based Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year, Nana NYC, Jamin Beats, A-Y, and Canzy Twenepatan will lock horns one another.
The Most Popular Song of the Year will be a clash of songs like, Yeeko, Touch It, Mood, KOM, Thy Grace, Praise, Echoke, Abode, Second Sermon, Ote Me Mu, Je M’appelle and Slow Down.
Thebattle for the Raggae Dancehall Artiste of the Year will be a tough one between Epixode, Larruso, Samini, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale.
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste contest would be among Amerado, Black Sheriff, D-Black, Kofi Jamar, Okyeame, Kwame, Medikal, and Sarkodie.
Producer of the Year, would be a straight battle among Kaywa, Kuami Eugene, Master Garzy, MOG Beatz, Richie Mensah, Streetbeatz and Beatz Vampire.
Chosing between Amerado, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Medikal, Sarkodie, Strongman, Obibini and Teephlow competing Rapper of the Year, would be a tough task for the board, academy and general public.
The ultimate, which is the Artiste of the Year, would be a tough contest among Black Sheriff, KiDi, Kuami Eugene Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Kofi Kinaata.
There are other categories like Best Female Vocalist of the Year, Best Male Vocalist of the Year,New Act of the Year, Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste of The Year, Fan Army of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, and Highlife Artiste of the Year among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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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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