Country Ghana | First awarded 2000 | |
Awarded for Outstanding in the music industry Presented by CharterHouse Productions Network Gh One TV
DStv Channel 155
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The Ghana Music Awards were established in 2000 by Charter House Production to celebrate Ghanaian musicians. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on GH One. The awards ceremony features performance by artists.
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Trophy
The Ghana Music Awards trophy has been changed over the years, the current trophy being unveiled during the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Award - Industry Awards night. The trophy includes a plastic red, gold, green (national colours of Ghana) compact disc to symbolize music.
Nomination process
A blank list of categories along with definitions is sent out to industry practitioners in all Regions of Ghana by the GMA Board; Radio station DJs, Night Club DJs as well as MUSIGA Regional Offices, Major Distributors of Music etc, for nominations in the various categories. Entries are also received from the following:
Award categories
Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Year
Artist of the Year is the topmost award at the Ghana Music Awards, given to the artist(s) adjudged by the Academy, Board and the general public as having the highest audience appeal and popularity. The artist(s) must have released a hit single/album during the year under review.
Ghana Music Awards most nominated and winning artist
Below are current rankings for the most wins and nominated artist (male and female) Most wins (as of 2015)
Most Nomination (as of 2015)
This is a list of multiple-nominated musicians with 12 or more nominations. Sarkodie is currently the most nominated musician, with 43 nominations.
Locations
The inaugural ceremony in 2000 was held at the National Theatre of Ghana. From 2000 to 2003, the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra hosted the awards. From 2004 to 2009, the awards have been held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra. From 2010 to 2012 the awards ceremony was held at the Dome, moving back to the Accra International Conference Centre in 2013 and 2014.