2023 VGMAs: List of winners

Black Sherif emerged as the big winner at the 24th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) held on May 6. The artist was awarded the highly-coveted Artiste of the Year (AOTY) prize, triumphing over other notable contenders such as Piesie Esther, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Camidoh.

Apart from the AOTY award, Black Sherif also scooped up several other accolades, alongside over 20 other talented musicians who were recognized for their contributions to the music industry.

The VGMAs ceremony showcased a star-studded lineup of performers, including Piesie Esther, KIDI, DSL, Epixode, Lasmid, King Promise, Gyakie, Sarkodie, Pheelz, and more. The event was a spectacle of musical talent and excellence, featuring electrifying performances that kept audiences entertained throughout the night.

Overall, the 24th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was a resounding success, shining a spotlight on Ghana’s diverse music scene and celebrating the country’s most outstanding musical talents.

Check out the full list of winners below:

Best Music Video of the Year – Konongo Zongo (Black Sherif)

Songwriter of the Year – Perez music (Hewale lala)

Unsung Act of the Year – DSL

Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year – Niella

Best Male Vocal Performance of the Year – Perez Music

Vodafone Green Award – Worlasi

Producer of the Year – MOG Beatz

Best African Artiste of the Year – Asake

Lifetime Achievement Award – Kofi Sammy

Best Gospel Song of the Year – Piesie Esther

Best Gospel Artiste of the Year – Piesie Esther

Best Hip Hop Song of the Year – Black Sherif (Kweku The Traveller)

Best Hiphop/HipLife Artiste of the Year – Sarkodie

Best International Collaboration of the Year – Camidoh ft King Promise, Mayorkun and Darkoo (Sugarcane remix)

Best Hiplife Song of the Year – Lasmid (Friday Night)

Best Afropop Song of the Year – Therapy (Stonebwoy)

Best Reggae and Dancehall Song of the Year – Atia (Epixode)

Best Highlife Artiste of the Year – Kofi Kinaata

Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year – Stonebwoy

Best Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste of the Year – King Promise

Best Rap Performance – Obiaa Boa (Amerado)

Best Highlife Song of the Year – Downflat (Kevinbwoy)

Best Afrobeat Song of the Year – Camidoh ft King Promise, Mayorkun and Darkoo (Sugarcane remix)

Best Collaboration of the Year – Sarkodie Ft Black Sherif (Countryside)

Record/Audio Engineer of the Year – Far Away (Gyakie)/(Altra Nova)

Best New Artiste of the Year – Lasmid

Album/EP of the Year – 5 Star (King Promise)

Most Popular Song of the Year – Black Sherif

Artiste of the Year – Black Sherif

–The Post Ghana