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VGMA23 Artiste Of The Year: Delay is not denial- KiDi
Lynx Entertainment signee, Dennis Nana Dwamena, affectionately called KiDi, was adjudged Artiste Of The Year at Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(VGMA) which was held last Friday and Saturday.
Expressing his appreciation after the crown, the ‘Touch It’ hitmaker said, “delay is not denial”.
“Delay is not denial, glory be to God, I want to start my thank you from MTN Hitmaker for introducing me to Ghana and everybody that has supported KiDi, the media, family fans and all those who have streamed my music and to my mother,” he said.
Ahead of this, the Mon Bebe hitmaker had already been crowned Artiste Of The Year at 3Music Award in the year under review.
On the night, KiDi who had nine nominations was able to win five of the categories he was nominated.
He won the Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year, Album Of The Year, Vodafone Most Popular Song Of The Year, Afrobeats/Afro Pop Artiste and the ultimate.
The Traditional Artiste of the Year (Non-voting Category) went to Nii Tettey Tetteh, Instrumentalist of the Year – Joshua Moszi, Male Vocal Performance of the Year – Amazing God by Kwaisey Pee, Female Vocal Performance of the Year – Where You Are by Niella, Songwriter of the Year – Praise by Fameye, Record of the Year – Amaarae ft Moliy, Kali Uchis, Best Video of the Year – Nyinya by Bosom PYung.
Also, Audio Engineer of the Year – Amaarae ft Moliy, Kali Uchis “Sad Girls luv Money“, Producer of the Year – MOG Beatz, Best International Collaboration of the Year – Gyakie ft Omah Lay, African Artiste of the Year – WizKid, Lifetime Achievement Award – Agya Koo Nimoh, Highlife Song of the Year – Kofi Kinaata, Hiplife Song of the Year – Kuami Eugene and Gospel Song of the Year – Ohemaa Mercy ft MOG Music among others.
There were other exciting performances on the night, where Obrafour and Tinny opened the show with nostalgic display which saw most of the people in the auditorium on their feet.
Mr.Drew also thrilled patrons when he surprisingly brought ace Ghanaian hiplife duo FBS on stage in a wonderful choreography.
Stonebwoy and Black Sherif brought memories with their performance which kept people dancing throughout.
There were other exciting performances from Kelvyn Boy, Sefa, DBlack, Akwaboah, Cina Soul, wendy Shay, Samini, Kofi Kinaata, Camidoh, King Promise, Mayorkun 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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