The 2025 Ghana Music Awards Europe (GMAEU) nominees were officially unveiled at a grand ceremony held on July 3, 2025, in Accra.
The fourth edition of the awards promises to celebrate the best of Ghanaian music talent across local and diaspora scenes under the theme “Celebrating Excellence in Ghanaian Music Beyond Borders.”
Meanwhile, a new category, Political Campaign Song of the Year, was introduced this year to honour songs that have impacted Ghana’s political landscape.
Nominees in this category include Akwaboah’s “Asorkorrr,” Nacee’s “Kwen Kwen” and “Asempa No Aba,” Robest’s “Maha Maha,” Nero X’s “Mahama For 2024,” Samini’s “No Pressure,” Great Ampong featuring Kaakyire & Naphtali’s “Ɛmmoa Asem Nkoaa,” Broda Sammy’s “NPP Campaign Song 2024,” Eno Barony’s “Bawumia Beba,” and Grace Ashly’s “Ghana Will Rise Again.”
The unveiling ceremony was graced by a number of high-profile personalities.
Actress Beverly Afaglo and her husband, Choir Master, were in attendance, alongside music stars Kwaisey Pee and Keche Andrew.
The star-studded event, organized by the GMAEU team in partnership with TapTap Send, attracted an impressive mix of entertainment industry figures, traditional leaders, and diplomatic representatives, drawing a crowd from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Notably, actor and comedian Abraham Davis, popularly known as Salinko, pledged GH¢20,000 in support of the awards, a gesture that electrified the audience.
Other industry stakeholders included Prophet Atara, Mable Okyere, and Kwesi Ernest of Media Excel, while Gideon Aryeequaye, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, added official gravitas.
The diplomatic community was represented by Fallou Galass Bakhoum, who attended on behalf of the Ambassadors of Switzerland, Benin, and Togo.
The event also saw the presence of several traditional leaders and queen mothers, including Nana Animah BadeƐ (Gomoa Mampong Omankrado Hemaa), Nana Akua Apaade (Gomoa Brofoyedu Gyaasehemaa), Nana Akuwa Kwaawa I (Odzikrohemaa), Barima Arkoh-Frempong I (Akyem Kotoku Twafo Saanahene & Akyem Asens Abontendomhene), Manye Atofonye Naa Kwadum II, and Nana Akyere Sika (Nkyidomhemaa of Gomoa Mampong).
The list continued with Manye Naa Kwaatsoo (Queenmother of Mallam Gbawe), Nana Afua Sasa, Nana Akwaaba III (Ekumfi Akwaakrom), Mamaga Kyrawa IV (Paramount Queen Mother of Have Traditional Area), Mama Atrato II (Queen of Ho-Dome), Her Royal Highness Naa Adesey Omanyesane III (Nungua Divisional Queen Mother), and Nana Animah Dankwah (Ankobea Hemaa – Akem Adonkwata).
The 2025 GMAEU nominees feature a rich blend of Ghanaian music talent from home and abroad across over 40 categories.
Full List of Nominees
Local Artiste Nominees
•Artiste of the Year: Fameye, Kidi, King Promise, Kweku Smoke, King Paluta, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity Ghana, Stonebwoy, Diana Hamilton.
•Best Gospel Artiste of the Year: MOG Music, Piesie Esther, Joe Mettle, Empress Gifty, Diana Hamilton, Eternity Ghana Team.
•Best New Artiste of the Year: Moliy, Mandem Yopic, Beeztrap KOTM, AratheJay, Rap Fada, Eternity Team, Kojo Blak, Akelerh.
•Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste of the Year: Amerado, Beeztrap KOTM, Kweku Smoke, Black Sherif, King Paluta, Sarkodie, Medikal.
•Best Rap Performance of the Year: Eno Barony – “Without a Manual,” Kweku Smoke, Okyeame Kwame – “No Competition,” Sarkodie – “Brag,” Lyrical Joe – “August 5, 8,” Flowking Stone – “The Return of the King.”
•Best Afrobeat Song of the Year: OlivetheBoy – “Asylum,” Lasmid – “Puul,” Kidi with Black Sherif – “Lomo Lomo,” Dope Nation – “Asabone,” King Promise – “Favorite Story,” Beeztrap KOTM – “Yes,” Stonebwoy – “Jejereje.”
•Best Highlife Song of the Year: Akwaboah – “Pressure,” Kweku Darlington – “Grateful to Your Ex,” King Paluta – “Aseda,” Fameye – “Very Soon,” Amerado – “Abronoma,” Rap Fada ft King Paluta – “Odo Bi Ye Bad,” Kofi Kinaata – “Effiakuma Broken Heart,” Stonebwoy – “Jejereje.”
•Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year: Epixode – “ChooBoi,” Amerado ft Samini – “Ankonam Remix,” Stonebwoy – “Psalm 23,” Shatta Wale – “Killa Ji Mi,” Afriyie Wutah – “Zormizor.”
•Collaboration of the Year: King Promise ft Sarkodie & OliveTheBoy – “Favorite Story,” Kidi ft Black Sherif – “Lomo Lomo,” Rap Fada ft King Paluta – “Odo Bi Ye Bad,” Sarkodie ft Beeztrap KOTM – “Amen,” Joe Mettle ft Sandra Boakye Duah – “Give Me Oil,” Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwo – “Doing of the Lord.”
•Songwriter of the Year: Aunty Ama – Kofi Kinaata, Okyeame Kwame – “No Competition,” Stonebwoy – “Psalm 23,” Kwabena Kwabena ft Obaapa Christy – “Fakye Me,” Ayisi – “Can I Live,” Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwo – “Doing of the Lord.”
•Most Popular Song of the Year: OlivetheBoy – “Asylum,” Kidi ft Black Sherif – “Lomo Lomo,” DopeNation – “Zormizor (AsaBone),” DopeNation – “Gbohe,” King Paluta – “Aseda,” King Paluta – “Makoma,” King Promise – “Paris,” Team Eternity – “Defe Defe,” Stonebwoy – “Jejereje,” Fameye – “Very Soon.”
•Best Highlife Artiste of the Year: Kofi Kinaata, Fameye, Kuami Eugene, Sister Afia, Kwabena Kwabena, Akwaboah.
•Political Campaign Song of the Year: Akwaboah – “Asorkorrr,” Nacee – “Kwen Kwen,” Nacee – “Asempa No Aba,” Robest – “Maha Maha,” Eno Barony – “Bawumia Beba,” Samini – “No Pressure,” Nero X – “Mahama For 2024,” Great Ampong ft Kaakyire & Naphtali – “Ɛmmoa Asem Nkoaa,” Broda Sammy – “NPP Campaign Song 2024,” Grace Ashly – “Ghana Will Rise Again.”
Diaspora Artiste Nominees
•Best Instrumentalist of the Year: Arkband, Luckystar Band, NKYINKYIM Band, Shab Crew Band.
•Best Diaspora Collaboration of the Year: Bakilla, Jane Rita, Benji, Black Kat, Emperor T-Jiga, Gifty Kpodo, Jay Baba, Kro Leo, LadyP, Muzic Mensah, Rebbel Ashes, Supa Cindy.
•Best Diaspora Afrobeat Artist of the Year: Bakilla, Danny Lampo, Geo Wellington, Kuame Sucre, LadyP, Muzic Mensah, Tee Kae, Yurvibes.
•Best Diaspora Afrobeat Song of the Year: Adabor Asiedu, Assy Gentle, Jay Baba, Kgee, Nee Oseye Ade Leke, Original Boy BXY, Tyga Beat, Yaw Scott.
•Best Diaspora Artist of the Year: Benji, Danny Lampo, Fadu, Geo Wellington, Jay Baba, Lady Vicky, Nana Yaa Otchere (Mz Nana), Rebbel Ashes, Royal Mama, Samuel Sey.
•Best Diaspora DJ of the Year: DJ Clenarie The Original, DJ Clif, DJ Master P, DJ Nanash, DJ Sonatty, DJ Edward Amponsah.
•Best Diaspora Gospel Artist of the Year: Akubless, Belinda Owusu, Francisca Amoah, Jane Rita, Lady Vicky, Laura Sika, Lorinda Williams, Mini Felicia Boadu, Nana Amankwah Tiah, Nana Yaa Otchere (Mz Nana), Royal Mama, Samuel Sey.
•Best Diaspora Gospel Song of the Year: Akubless – “Meda Nyame Ase,” Belinda Owusu – “Okronkron Nii,” Francisca Amoah – “Your Love,” Lady Ann – “Amen,” Mana Fastury – “Eregyna,” Maa U – “Wase Da,” Mimi Yaa Pomaah – “Sound of My Worship,” Mimi Felicia Boadu – “Atiom Wura,” Nana Amankwah Tiah – “Ama Achiaa Way3 Bi,” Nana Yaa Otchere (Mz Nana) – “Pentecostal Praise Medley,” Royal Mama, Grace Dansewaa.
•Best Diaspora Highlife Artist of the Year: Ade3f3 Kwakye, Benji Title Asante Nkae ft Samini, Borga Red, KC, Kojo Black, Kuame Sucre, Muzic Mensah, Nee Oney Ade Leke, Tyga Beat, Z16 Awelaga Music.
•Best Diaspora Hiplife-Pop Artist of the Year: Assy Gentle, Black Kat, Danny Lampo, Emperor T-Jiga, Fadu, Kojo Black, Kro Leo, Nee Oney Ade Leke, Sami Adams, Supa Cindy, Tee Kat, Tyga Beat.
•Best Diaspora New Artiste of the Year: Adabor Asiedu, Air B Nie, Forgive Aittsogge Midza, Gifty Kpodo, Isacco, Kgee, Kojo Black, Mini Felicia Boadu, Original Boy BXY, Supa Cindy, Tee Kae, Tee Torie.
•Best Diaspora Reggae Dancehall Artist of the Year: Danny Lampo, Leo Leo, Kwame Mulzz, Queen Lee Title Bad Gal, Starkay Gee.
•Best Female Vocalist of the Year: Akubless, Belinda Owusu, Jane Rita, Lady Ann, Lady9, Laura Sika, Maa U, Nana Yaa Otchere (Mz Nana), Ohenmaa Gladys, Royal Mama, Sandra Oduro.
•Best Male Vocalist of the Year: Adabor Asiedu, Assy Gentle, Borga Red, Kwame Mulz, Minister Ike, Nee Oseye Ade Leke, One Time Bay XY, Oxmart Prah, Pastor Palmipong, Samuel Sey, Teni Time, Elijah the Worshipper, Charlie Barnes.
•Digital Content Creator of the Year: Agvengo Entertainment, Akuabako TV, Geo Wellington, Obroni Yere.
•Songwriter of the Year: Ade3f3 Kwakye, Black Kat, Christy Ogbewi, Dod Osman, Francisca Amoah, Geo Wellington, Jane Rita, Nana Amankwah Tiah, Oxmart Prah, Rebbel Ashes, Samuel Sey.
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