Thirteen (13) different categories, thirteen winners emerged last night at the Grand Dome Arena in Accra, Ghana.
With performances from Eno Barony (the best of them all from what we saw), Strongman, Sista Afia, Ras Kuuku, Kelvyn Boy, Kofi Mole and many others – it was hmmm, ‘one of those days’ evening.
Let’s leave the entire summary until days two and three comes and au revoir…for now we present thee with the WINNERS from day one…
Record of the Year – ‘Bolgatanga Girl’ by Okyeame Kwame
Engineer of the Year – Dan Grahl on ‘Bolgatanga Girl’
Traditional Artiste of the Year – Tesa Cultural Group
Male Vocalist of the Year – MOG
Instrumentalist of the Year – Emmanuel Bludo
Female Vocalist of the Year – Celestine Donkor
Songwriter of the Year – Kofi Kinaata with ‘Things Fall Apart’
Best Video of the Year – ‘Killi Me’ by Cina Soul
Best Group of the Year – Dope Nation
Producer of the Year – MOG Beatz
African Artiste of the Year – Burna Boy
Best International Collaboration of the Year – ‘Lucky’ by Sarkodie ft Rudeboy
Unsung Category – Teflon Flexx
***Lifetime Achievement Award – Geroge Darko