3Music Awards 2022 | |
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Date | March 26, 2022 |
Venue | Grand Arena, Accra |
Country | Ghana |
Presented by | 3Music Networks |
Hosted by | Naa Ashorkor, Jay Foley |
Most awards | KiDi (6) |
Most nominations | Kuami Eugene (16) |
Website | 3music |
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The 5th 3Music Awards was held on 26 March 2022 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, in Accra to recognize the works of artists in the year under review. It was broadcast by TV3, 3MUSIC TV, DGN and HD +. [1] [2] The ceremony's theme was ''More Than Music'', and was held in-person with an audience following the previous year's virtual ceremony. [3] [4]
The nominees were announced on 15 February 2022 during a ceremony at the Teelande Tea Garden in Accra, Ghana. [5] Kuami Eugene received the most nominations with 16, followed by Sarkodie who had 13 and KiDi who received 10 nominations.
On 14 March, Boomplay was announced as an official partner of the awards. The media steaming service sponsored three main categories of the awards; The Artiste of the Year, African Song of the Year and Breakthrough Act of the Year. [6]
The artist of the year was won by KiDi for the second consecutive year. [7] [8]
Artist(s) | Song(s) | Link(s) |
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Black Sherif | Kweku the Traveller, First & Second Sermon | |
Mona 4Reall | Fine girl | |
Kweku Darlington | Sika Aba Fie | |
Kwame Yogot | Biibi Besi | |
Kuami Eugene | Nana Kwame Ampadu Memorial | |
Joe Mettle | Ye Obua Mi | |
Ohemaa Mercy and Efe Grace | Ote Me Mu | |
Akwaboah and Cina Soul | Obiaa | |
Camidoh | Sugarcane | |
Kelvyn Boy | Down flat | |
Cina Soul | Feelings | |
KiDi and Cina Soul | Touch it, Mon Bebe |
Hosts | Period |
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Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku | Main event hosts [9] |
Jay Foley | |
Victoria Lebene | Pre-show hosts [10] |
MzGee | |
Jacquline Acquaye (Jackie) | |
Bliss King |
This is the list of winners for the 3Music Awards in 2022. [5] [11] [12] [13] [14]
Artist of the Year | Breakthrough Act of the Year |
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Best Collaboration of the Year | African Song of the Year |
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Gospel Song of the Year | Highlife Song of the Year |
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Hiplife Song of the Year | Hip-Hop Song of the Year |
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Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year | Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year |
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Digital Act of the Year | Afrobeats/AfroPop Act of the Year |
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Best Alternative Song of the Year | EP of the Year |
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Gospel Act of the Year | Highlife Act of the Year |
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Reggae/Dancehall Act of the Year | Video of the Year |
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DJ of the Year | Fan Army of the Year |
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Song of the Year | Hiplife/Hip Hop Act of the Year |
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Male Vocalist of the Year | Group of the Year |
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Performer of the Year | Best Female Vocal Performance |
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Producer of the Year | Rapper of the Year |
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Viral Song of the Year | Album of the Year |
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Emerging Woman of the Year | Woman of the Year |
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The Ghana Music Awards, also known since 2024 by the sponsored name Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), formerly Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), is an annual music awards event in Ghana established in 1999 by a local event organizer and planner company known as Charter House to originally and primarily celebrate the "outstanding contributions of Ghanaian musicians to the growth and expansion of its associated industry".
Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, recognised by his stage name Joe Mettle, is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter. On April 8, 2017, he made history by being the first Ghanaian Gospel musician to win the coveted Artist of the year award at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards. He has won many awards in Ghana and beyond, and has performed on international stages with International Gospel Artistes like Donnie McClurkin, Nathaniel Bassey, Ntokozo Mbambo, Michael Stuckey and many more. He is married to Selassie Mettle.
Ohemaa Mercy is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer with several awards to her name.
Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra.
Ruth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom, known professionally by her stage name Eno Barony, is a Ghanaian rapper and songwriter. Born in Tema, Accra, she released her debut single, "Wats Ma Name" and also "Tonga", the remix of the track "Tonga" by Joey B ft Sarkodie in 2014 that lifted her into the limelight. It was claimed she was the first Ghanaian female rapper to hit a million views on YouTube.
Francisca Gawugah known by the stage name Sista Afia, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from Accra. She gained recognition following the release of her single "Jeje", which features dancehall artist Shatta Wale and Afezi Perry.
Christie Quincyna Quarcoopome, known professionally as Cina Soul, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and performer. She was a finalist at the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Icons competition held in Accra, Ghana.
Dennis Nana Dwamena, known by his stage name KiDi, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter. He is known for his contributions to the genres of afrobeats and high-life.
Eugene Kwame Marfo, who goes by the stage name Kuami Eugene is a Ghanaian Hghlife, High-life and Afrobeat singer-songwriter. He is signed to Lynx Entertainment and Empire Distribution and is known for several songs, including "Angela", "Wish Me Well", "Ohemaa", "Wa Ye Wie" and many others. He won the Unsung and New Artist awards in 2017 and 2018 from the Ghana Music Awards respectively, and the Ghana Music Awards UK. He also received the Most Promising Artist in Africa award from AFRIMA / LYNXGHANA. In 2019, Kwame Eugene received 7 nominations at the Ghana Music Awards and went on to win the awards for Album of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Highlife Artist of the Year. He was crowned Artist of the Year and High-life Artist of the Year at the 2020 Ghana Music Awards.
Wendy Asiamah Addo, known by the stage name Wendy Shay, is a Ghanaian singer. In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.
Diana Antwi Hamilton is a Ghanaian gospel musician. She won the 2021 Most Streamed Female Act of the Year Award at the 3Music Women's Brunch. In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch. She was crowned Artist of the Year and Gospel Artist of the Year at the 2021 Ghana Music Awards on June 26 with her song "Adom". In 2024 she featured International Nigerian gospel artist Mercy Chinwo on her song titled the doing of the Lord
Empress Gifty is a Ghanaian gospel musician and fashionista. She is the first Gospel Artist in Ghana to hit 1 Million Followers on Instagram.
Celestine Donkor is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter. In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch. She founded the Celestial Praise, an annual Gospel music concert.
The 3 Music Award is Ghanaian music awards ceremony held annually since 2018 to celebrate Ghanaian music. It was established by the 3Music Network with Media General TV3 as broadcasters. The Multimedia group became the media right holder in the second and subsequent edition. In 2020, the Fan fest which was scheduled to take place at the Accra Polo Grounds was cancelled and a Virtual award ceremony was held from the Fantasy Dome, Trade Fair La. This was because of the ban on public gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ceccy Abena Ampratwum, better known by her stage name Ceccy Twum, is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer and songwriter.
Jackline Acheampong, known professionally as Gyakie, aka Song Bird is a Ghanaian R&B and afro-fusion singer. In 2019, Gyakie released her first single titled "Love is Pretty", which paved the way for another single, "Never Like This". In August 2020, the "Forever" song from her five-track EP Seed enjoyed airplay and led the charts in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. Gyakie's father is Nana Acheampong.
Mohammed Ismail Sherif , professionally known as Black Sherif, formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released in May 2021. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July 2021.
Andrew Nii Commey Otoo known by the stage name Mr Drew is a Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats musician and dancer. In 2021, he won the Best New Artist award at both Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and 3Music Awards.
Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie known by his stage name Camidoh is an Afropop, R&B and Afrobeats singer and songwriter from Aflao in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Mona Faiz Montrage better known by her stage name as Mona 4Reall or Hajia4Reall is a Ghanaian socialite, model, musician, businesswoman and accused fraudster.