The VGMA 2023 event, held in the heart of Ghana's vibrant entertainment scene, was a spectacle that ignited both excitement and controversy among music enthusiasts and industry insiders. As the annual celebration of Ghanaian music, it was a promised night filled with performances, fierce competition, and the crowning of the industry's finest talents. However, beneath the glitz and glamour, a simmering undercurrent of friction and tension permeated the event, leaving attendees and viewers on the edge of their seats.
The evening kicked off with a red carpet extravaganza, where celebrities and musicians strutted their stuff in dazzling ensembles, hoping to capture the attention of the flashing cameras and eager fans. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as stars vied for the spotlight, each aiming to make a lasting impression.
While the event undoubtedly showcased the talent and diversity of Ghana's music industry, it also exposed the fault lines and underlying tensions within the community. The friction that coursed through the event reminded everyone that the pursuit of fame and success often comes at a price, and the road to recognition is rarely smooth. The night clarified it that the event would be remembered not only for its memorable performances, but also for the controversies and discord that left a lasting mark on the Ghanaian music landscape.
The awards given out are;
1. Most popular song of the year.
Black Sherif – Kweku the traveller
2. Artist of the year
Black Sherif ————- winner
3. Record of the year
Gyakie – Far away
4. Best gospel song
Piesie Esther – Way3 Me Yie
5. Best new artiste
Lasmid
6. Album of the year
King Promise – 5 Star
7. Best Rap Performance Nominee
Amerado – Obiaa boa
8. International Collaboration of the Year
Camidoh – – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun
9. Collaboration of the Year
Sarkodie – Country Side ft Black Sherif
10. Best African Artiste
Asake
11. Songwriter of the Year Nominees
Perez Muzik – Hewale lala
12. Best Afropop Song
Stonebwoy – Therapy
13. Best Hiplife Song
Lasmid – Friday Night
14. Best Highlife Song
Kelvyn Boy – Downflat
15. Best Afrobeats Song
Camidoh – Sugarcane rmx ft King Promise & Mayokun
16. Audio Engineer of the Year
Altra Nova – Far Away
17. Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
Epixode – Atia
18. Producer of the Year
Mog Beatz
19. Best Music Video
Black Sherif – Konogo Zongo
20. Best Male Vocal Performance
Perez Muzik
21. Best Female Vocal Performance
Niella
22. Best Highlife Artiste
Kofi Kinaata
23. Best Hiplife/ Hiphop Artiste
Sarkodie
24. Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste
King Promise
25. Best Reggae/ Dancehall Artiste
Stonebwoy