The organizers of the annual 3Music Awards in Ghana released nominations for this year’s edition on Friday. Stonebwoy, Sarkodie leading with 15 nods each.
The organizers of the annual 3Music Awards in Ghana released nominations for this year’s edition on Friday. The awards will take place on March 27th.
Now in its fourth year, the 3Media Networks Awards site was established to recognize and celebrate outstanding musical achievements in Ghana and Africa.
This year’s 3Music Awards will honour artists and their works in a number of categories, including Best Artist of the Year and the newly launched Best EP of the Year. And Best Alternative Song (Best Alt).
Stonebwoy and Sarkodie are among the 15 most nominated artists of the year with 15 nods each. Kidi with 11 and Kuami Eugene with 9 nods. They also received nominations with Adina, Diana Hamilton, Medikal and Fameye in the Best Artist of the Year category.
The 2021 3Music Awards are expected to be held almost exclusively due to restrictions on public meetings as a result of the recent increase in COVID-19 infections in the country.
See the complete list below.
Artist (MVP) of the Year
- Kuami Eugene
- Stonebwoy
- Sarkodie
- KiDi
- Adina
- Diana Hamilton
- Medikal
- Fameye
Group of the Year
- Keche
- DopeNation
- Dead Peepol
- R2Bees
- Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo
- Bethel Revival Choir
- FRA!
- Santrofi
Breakthrough Act of the Year
- Mr Drew
- Kofi Jamar
- Kweku Flick
- Yaw Tog
- Dead Peepol
- Gyakie
- Camidoh
- Larusso
- Kobby Salm
- Bosom P-Young
Album of the Year (Technical Award)
- For My Brothers by Ko-Jo Cue
- Black Love by Sarkodie
- Kpanlogo by Darkovibes
- Anloga Junction by Stonebwoy
- Araba by Adina Thembi
- Son of Africa by Kuami Eugene
- The Experience by MOG Music
- Greater Than by Fameye
EP of the Year
- Love and Happiness by Killbeatz
- Blue by KiDi
- Ayalolo EP by Afriyie
- Mood Swings by Edem
- Contingency Plan by Camidoh
- The Truth by Kofi Jamar
- Lava Feels by Joey B
- Seed by Gyakie
Song of the Year
- ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
- ‘Dw3’ by Mr Drew & Krymi ft. Sarkodie
- ‘Say Cheese’ by KiDi
- ‘Enjoyment’ by KiDi
- ‘Open Gate’ by Kuami Eugene
- ‘Inna Song’ by Darkovibes ft. King Promise
- ‘Oofeetsɔ’ by Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright (Buk Bak)
- ‘La Hustle Rmx’ by Medikal ft. Criss Waddle and Joey B
- ‘Adom (Grace)’ by Diana Hamilton
- ‘Otan Hunu’ by Dead Peepol ft. Rich Kent
- ‘Money’ by Kweku Flick
- ‘Sobolo’ by Stonebwoy
Producer of the Year (Technical)
- Samsney
- MOG Beatz
- Willis Beatz
- A-Town
- Richie Mensah
- Apya
- Kayso
- Nacee
Viral Song of the Year (100% Public)
- ‘Fa Me Ko’ by Emelia Brobbey
- ‘Putuu Freestyle (Prayer)’ by Stonebwoy
- ‘Sankofa’ by King Jerry
- ‘Say Cheese’ by KiDi
- ‘Otan Hunu’ by Dead Peepol ft. Rich Kent
- ‘GOAT’ by AY Poyoo
- ‘Jerusalem Soup (Master KG Jerusalema Cover)’ by Ajeezay
- ‘Sore’ by Yaw Tog
Video of the Year (Technical)
- ‘Fancy’ by Amaarae
- ‘Yawa’ by R2Bees
- ‘Efa Woho B3n’ by E.L
- ‘Everlasting’ by Stonebwoy
- ‘Thomas Pompo Y3yaw’ by Pappy Kojo
- ‘KPA’ by Okyeame Kwame
- ‘Why’ by Adina
- ‘Rockstar’ by Drupz
Reggae/Dancehall Act of the Year
- Ras Kuuku
- Epixode
- Samini
- Shatta Wale
- Stonebwoy
- Larusso
- Jah Lead
Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
- ‘Sheriff ‘ by Mzvee
- ‘African Party’ by Stonebwoy
- ‘Gi Dem’ by Larruso
- ‘Mi Dey Up (Remix)’ by Kofi Jamar ft. Stonebwoy
- ‘Forever’ by Samini
- ‘Lonely’ by Jah Lead
- ‘Why’ by Adina Thembi
- ‘Killy Killy Rmx’ by Larusso ft. Stonebwoy and Kwesi Arthur
Hiplife/Hip hop Act of the Year
- DopeNation
- Joey B
- Yaw Tog
- Kweku Flick
- Keche
- Medikal
- Sarkodie
- Eno Barony
Hiplife Song of the Year
- ‘Dwe’ by Mr Drew & Krymi ft. Sarkodie
- ‘Yawa No Dey’ by Kelvynboy ft. Manifest
- ‘Bumper’ by Sarkodie
- ‘Long Life’ by Fameye ft. Kwesi Arthur
- ‘Okomfour Kwaadee’ by Fameye
- ‘Thank God’ by DopeNation ft. Kofi Kinaata
- ‘Oofeetsɔ’ by Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright (Buk Bak)
- ‘Anadwo’ by Sarkodie ft. King Promise
Hip Hop Song of the Year
- ‘Akata’ by Kweku Smoke and Bosom P-Yung
- ‘Argument Done’ by Eno Barony
- ‘Akatafoc’ by Kawabanga ft. O’Kenneth, Reggie & Jay Bahd
- ‘La Hustle’ by Medikal ft. Joey B
- ‘Sore’ by Yaw Tog ft. O’Kenneth, City Boy, Reggie & Jay Bahd
- ‘Money’ by Kweku Flick
- ‘Yie Yie’ by Okese1
- ‘Otan Hunu’ by Dead Peepol ft. Rich Kent
Highlife Act of the Year
- Fameye
- KiDi
- King Promise
- Kofi Kinaata
- Kuami Eugene
- Sista Afia
- Akwaboah
- Adina
Highlife Song of the Year
- ‘Gangsta Lovin’ by Akwaboah
- ‘Sobolo’ by Stonebwoy
- ‘Behind The Scenes’ by Kofi Kinaata
- ‘Posti Me’ by Akwaboah
- ‘Sex’ by Kumi Guitar
- ‘Party’ by Sista Afia ft. Fameye
- ‘Sankofa’ by King Jerry
- ‘Asabone’ by Lord Paper ft. Bosom P-Yung
Gospel Act of the Year
- Joe Mettle
- Empress Gifty
- Akesse Brempong
- Celestine Donkor
- MOG Music
- Diana Hamilton
- Patience Nyarko
- Joyce Blessing
Gospel Song of the Year
- ‘Blessed’ by Akesse Brempong ft. Joe Mettle
- ‘Jesus’ by MOG
- ‘Jesus Over Do’ by Empress Gifty
- ‘Adom (Grace)’ by Diana Hamilton
- ‘Yesu Mo’ by Joe Mettle
- ‘Adom ne Ahumobro’ by Celestine Donkor
- ‘Yendanase’ by Joyce Blessing
- ‘Mey3 Nyame Dea’ by Patience Nyarko
- ‘Nyame de Aba’ by Nacee
Best Collaboration of the Year
- ‘Take Care of You’ by Adina ft. Stonebwoy
- ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
- ‘Nominate’ by Stonebwoy ft. Keri Hilson
- ‘One Man’ by KiDi ft. Adina
- ‘Oofeetsɔ’ by Sarkodie ft. Prince Bright (Buk Bak)
- ‘Dw3’ by Mr Drew & Krymi ft. Sarkodie
- ‘Anadwo’ by Sarkodie ft. King Promise
- ‘Otan Hunu’ by Dead Peepol ft. Rich Kent
- ‘La Hustle Rmx’ by Medikal ft. Criss Waddle, Joey B
- ‘Inna Song (Gin & Lime)’ by Darkovibes ft. King Promise
Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year
- ‘Turn Up’ by Kuami Eugene
- ‘Enjoyment’ by KiDi
- ‘Take Care of You’ by Adina ft. Stonebwoy
- ‘Inna Song (Gin & Lime)’ by DarkoVibes ft. King Promise
- ‘Sisa’ by King Promise
- ‘Say Cheese’ by KiDi
- ‘Later’ by Mr Drew ft. Kelvyn Boy
- ‘No Dulling’ by Keche ft. Kuami Eugene
- ‘Open Gate’ by Kuami Eugene
- ‘Nominate’ by Stonebwoy ft. Keri Hilson
DJ of the Year
- DJ Vyrusky
- DJ Aroma
- iPhone DJ
- DJ Sly
- DJ Wobete
- DJ Wallpaper
- DJ MpeseMpese
- DJ Pakorich
Fan Army of the Year
- Bhim Nation
- Sark Nation
- Shatta Movement
- Team Move
- Kumericans
- AMG Beyond Kontrol
Digital Act of the Year
- Sarkodie
- Shatta Wale
- Stonebwoy
- Kofi Mole
- Amerado
- Ohemaa Mercy
- Empress Gifty
- Camidoh
African Act of the Year
- Davido
- Joeboy
- Fireboy
- Omah Lay
- Master KG
- Patoranking
- Judikay
- Dunsin Oyekan
Rapper of the Year
- Joey B
- Medikal
- M.anifest
- Sarkodie
- Strongman
- Eno Barony
- Amerado
- Ko-Jo Cue
Best Male Vocal Performance
- ‘Anadwo’ by King Promise
- ‘Maria’ by Camidoh
- ‘Lonely’ by Jah Lead
- ‘One Man’ by KiDi ft. Adina
- ‘Oofeetsɔ’ by Prince Bright
- ‘Yesu Mo’ by Joe Mettle
- ‘Oguama’ by Luigi Maclean
- ‘Jesus’ by MOG Music
Best Female Vocal Performance
- ‘Why’ by Adina
- ‘Na God’ by Rose Adjei
- ‘Adom Ne Ahumobro’ by Celestine
- ‘Tena Menky3n’ by Sista Afia
- ‘Adom’ by Diana Hamilton
- ‘ Ahobrasie’ by Tiwaa
- ‘Lord Have Your Way’ by Efe Grace
- ‘Be Your Own Beautiful’ by Adomaa
Best Alternative Song (Best Alte)
- ‘I Am Tar’ by Adomaa
- ‘Comot’ by Worlasi
- ‘Musuo’ by Yaayaa
- ‘Fancy’ by Amaarae
- ‘Mens3i Da’ by Akan ft. Efya
- ‘Mobo’ by Santrofi
- ‘Happy’ by FRA!
- ‘You are’ Jean Feier
- ‘Tired’ by Paapa
- ‘Cellular’ by Super Jazz Club
Performer of the Year
- Sarkodie – CEEK Performance, 2020
- KiDi & Cina Soul – 3Music Awards 2020
- Kweku Smoke & Bosom P Young – 3Music Awards 2020 Performance
- E.L – VGMAs 2020 Performance
- Worlasi – WorlaFest 2019
- Diana Hamilton – At the Diana Hamilton Concert 2020
- Epixode – VGMAs 2020 Performance
- Celestine Donkor & Gideon – VGMAs 2020 Performance
Woman of the Year
- Wendy Shay
- Adina
- Eno Barony
- Sista Afia
- Diana Hamilton
- Celestine Donkor
- Efya
- Empress Gifty
Emerging Woman of the Year
- Jayana
- Gyakie
- Tiisha
- Naana Blu
- Mishasha
- Ruth Adjei
- Amaarae
- Efe Grace
Next Rated (Regional) Acts
Upper East
- Carlblingx
- Nambawan
- Rockcity
- Ging Sen
Upper West
- Reezy Bwoy
- Rekordz
- Stunner
- DJ YoungStar
Northern Region
- King Rashidoo
- Don Ziggy
- Sapashini
- Bless D
Eastern Region
- Phada Gaza
- Tee Rhyme
- Stone Gee
- O’baya
Volta Region
- KD Bakes
- Lega
- Planet Machete
- Seyram
Brong Ahafo
- Kwesi Korang
- Cafi Doma
- Naja
- Amerro Twist
Ashanti Region
- King Paluta
- Jay Bahd
- Black Sheriff
- O’Kenneth
Western Region
- Drupz
- Hyndu
- Qwesi Flex
- Township
Central Region
- Minab
- Saa Boy No
- Kwame Yogot
- Roy X
Greater Accra Region
- Malcolm Nun
- Kofi Karikari
- Nanky
- Offei
