The organizers of the Happy Man Bitters Upper East Music Awards (UEMA) have unveiled the nominees for the 2024 edition. This year’s nominations highlight the immense talent and diversity of the Upper East Region’s music industry.
Artists, producers, and industry stakeholders have been recognized for their contributions in various categories.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Digital Act of the Year
Gingsen
Apodita
Saint Chicago
Fasetwo
Rockcity
Alaye Geng
Timorino
Flambwoy
Pandy
Alaptawan
Album of the Year
Alaye Geng – Mad Vibes
Pandy – Ligri
Apodita – Touch I
Gabriel Agambila – Vom Wa
Acidic Ranking – God & Time
Samuel Agongo – Neriba-La
Phil Mak – Satisfaction
Zaazy – Aningazanga
Boey-P – A Lot
Afrobeats Song of the Year
Pandy – Wana Kem
Timorino – Buyer Hamza
Showboy – Tigariya
DK Wagzy – Hey Baby
Young Naira – Mama
Smith Junior – How Come
Nambawan – Yu Poison
Krisberry – Koyoma
Kweku Melody – Kizntel
Alaye Geng – Angelina
Exsyd Family – Sandra
HMB Most Popular Song of the Year
Timorino – Buyer Hamza
Fasetwo – Kasena Boys
Saint Chicago – Banazoe
Flamebwoy – Nondanbii
Razzy Yommie – My Own
Rockcity – Ninpeela
Showboy – Tigariya
Pandy – Wana Kem
Best Video
Alaye Geng – Mama
Timorino – Buyer Hamza
Flamebwoy – Warrior
Smith Junior – How Come
Jay Eye – Manga
Coolboy – Piine
Hip Hop Song of the Year
Gingsen – 6AM in Bolga
Alaye Geng – Twist and Whine
King Awaaga – Onn Da-Egi Enn Da-Emoo
Billy the Rapper – On Hold
Carlblingx – Kpa Kpa Kpa
Nambawan – Lakake
Exsyd Family – Angel Gabriel
Xspapin – Dear God
Reggae Dancehall Artist of the Year
Alaptawan – King Pharaoh
Flamebwoy – Warrior
Kundivi Mahama – Similar Story
Ragga Star – Dealer
Acidic Ranking – Empress
DJ of the Year
DJ Kings
DJ Sky
DJ Anadwo
DJ Dusty
DJ Blackcedi
DJ Chapters
DJ Tess
Male Vocalist
Pandy – Enjoy Yourself
Fasetwo – Nwah
Timorino – Fom Maa
Mahama Kundivi – Similar Story
Ragga Star – Dealer
Phil Mak – You Are Wonderful
Bhanana – Bia La
Danny Quest – My Rib
Boey-P – Show Me Love
AmenEast Gospel – Zina
Best Rap Performance
Gingsen – 6AM in Bolga
Carlblingx – Kpa Kpa Kpa
King Awaaga – Onn Da-Egi Enn Da-Emoo
Billy the Rapper – On Hold
Alaye 2BK Savage – Mama
Nambawan – Broken
Pu2ZLE – 95 North
Artist of the Year
Fasetwo
Pandy
Rockcity
Flamebwoy
Timorino
Showboy
Mahama Kundivi
Nambawan
Alaptawan
Gingsen
Best New Act of the Year
Alaye Geng – Mad Vibes EP
Apodita – Touch I EP
Bhanana – Bia La
Timorino – Buyer Hamza
Saint Chicago – Banazoe
Ruby Style – Dindem
King Future RM – Forever
Holy Ranking Gh – My Cry
Young Naira – Mama
Pu2ZLE – 95 North
Record of the Year
Timorino – Buyer Hamza
Bhanana – Bia La
Pandy – Wana Kem
Fasetwo – Kasena Boys
Flamebwoy – Nondanbii
Alaye Geng – Mama
Mahama Kundivi – Afaranga
Sound Producer of the Year
Fasetwo
Master Khen
DK Wagzy
Boey-P
Eil Beatz
Kobbybeatz
BENJEEBEATS
Industry Person of the Year
DJ Aluther
Ibrahim Hilla Wadud
Atanga Alex
DJ Smart
DJ Gizy
Lyrical Tongobia
Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year
Flamebwoy – Warrior
Mahama Kundivi – Similar Story
Ragga Star – Dealer
Elitan – Free the Citizens
Kweku Melody – Gidigba
Acidic Ranking – Empress
Alaptawan – King Pharaoh
Gospel Song of the Year
Pandy – Peka Bo Nayine
AmenEast Gospel – Zina
Rita Atiah – Ba 3ti Yoo
Phil Mak – Akimole
Gabriel Agambila – Praise
Samuel Agongo – Nduguma Nayine
Best Collaboration of the Year
Showboy ft Fancy Gadam – Tigariya
Alaye Geng ft KILIMORE & Kweku Flick – Online
Carlblinxs ft Gingsen – Kpa Kpa Kpa
Fasetwo ft Fadlan – Sabu
Pandy ft Koo Ntakra – What A Girl
Nambawan ft Atimbila – Yu Poison
Krisberry ft Kelvin Boy – Koyoma
Spyro Ranks ft B-Wayne – Worry Dem
Starboy Sarauta ft Mr K – Inferno
Blogger of the Year
GH Blinks
Nash Bliss Gh
Ambitious GH
Justin D Blogger
Kameno Boi
Lyrical Tongobia
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Carlblingx – Kpa Kpa
Gingsen
Alaye Geng – Mama
Billy the Rapper – On Hold
Nambawan – Lakake
Pu2ZLE – 95 North
UE Music Influencer of the Year
6K Comedy
Bene Soemo
Princess Aduure
Justin D Blogger
GH Blinks
Youngest omar sterling
Legacy
Gloriab
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MC/Hypeman of the Year
MC IJ
Quamie Jay
MC Jokid
Matata
Best Group of the Year
Rockcity
Alaye Geng
Exsyd Family
Female Vocalist
Apodita – Mam Nonge Hom (I Love You)
Saint Chicago – Banazoe
Rita Atiah – Ba Etila Yoo
Krisberry – Koyoma
Alaptawan – Big God
This year’s awards promise to celebrate and elevate music in the Upper East Region. Best of luck to all nominees!
