Eventic GH together with the Volta regional branch Of Musicians Union of Ghana (Musiga) on Saturday, 3rd February, 2018 unveiled the official plaque and nominees for the 2018 Volta Music Awards.
The occasion chaired by Mr Anthony Dogbatse, chairman of Musiga(Volta region) with support from Elorm Beenie and Jonilar who are playing consultancy role announced 91 entries in 27 categories including popular song of the year and artiste of the year.
In as speech by President of Eventic GH, Julius Boglo about 119 entries were received but some were disqualified for errors beyond consideration. There will be 40% vote by board and 60% by the voting public.
The launch was attended by Musicians, producers, record label owners, media stalwarts and people who matter when it comes to music in the region and Ghana at large.
The Volta Music Award 2018 is scheduled for 10th March, 2018 at the HO Technical University auditorium with performances by great talents from the region.
The awards is an initiative by Eventic GH to award and recognized inputs by musicians, individuals and institutions who are promoting Volta excellence through music.
Below is a full list of the nominees
Artiste Of The Year
Chief One
Keeny Ice
Enamily
Torgbe 9
Agbeshie
Jah Phinga
Kula
Gospel Artiste Of The Year
Bro. James
Enerst Komla Ayer
X-Cel
Mama Peace
The Truth
Helen Jewel
Faffa
Gospel Song Of The Year Song Title
Bro. James - Nu Nyui Gede Fuu
Enerst Komla Ayer - Yesu Le Nugorgbenam
X-Cel - Love Wantenten
Deladem - Mawue
Mama Peace - Da Yesu Beba (When Jesus Comes)
Cano-Z - Akpe
The Truth - Great Provider
Helen Jewel - Holy Ghost Fire
Faffa - Ewoe Koe Nye Mawu
Reggae/Dancehall Artiste Of The Year
Willing Wana
Pacy
Dan Zaki
Enamily
Shadow Wane
Kush Elikem
Bongo 1
Reggae/Dancehall Song Of The Year
Willing Wana - Poor No Friend
Pacy - Hammer Me
Danzaki - Work Hard
Enamily - Bad Charger
Shadow Wane - Vorvor Melio
Kush Elikem - When Things Go Wrong
Skery Zee - 360
Jah Phinga - Hold Me
Hiplife Artiste Of The Year
Seyfame
Chief One
Jj Gonami
Cano-Z
Agbeshie
Latino Gh
Zygee
Kasare
Kemenya
Kosi Bone
Hiplife Song Of The Year
Hecta - Ayele
Torgbe 9 - Killer Boobo
Jj Gonami - I Dey Go
Cano-Z - Tsorkordedzi
Agbeshie - Beyonce
Kasare - Gomene
Highlife Artist Of The Year
Erastus
Shaggy Mensah
Kasare
Highlife Song Of The Year Song
Erastus - Say I Do
Cola Chris - Turn Me On
Tony Web - Shine
Kemenya - Me And You
Kasare - Melorwo
Shaggy Mensah - Agbana
Hip-Hop Song Of The Year Song
22 Foli – Duwoaji
Hecta – Voodoo
Chief One – Amin
Torgbe 9 – Number 9
Startick – Nanewoem
Kosi Bone – Limit
Tony Web – Enemies
Zygee – Adukoun
Remy J – Ahoe Gbevuvi
Kula – Ahoe Roundabout
Keeny Ice – Gankivi
Most Popular Song Of The Year Song Title
Hecta – Ho Vivina
Torgbe 9 – Number 9 (Ft. Kwawkese)
Jj Gonami – Dzidzorkporkpor
Belce – Ngorgbe
Cano-Z – Tsorkordedzi
Agbeshie – Beyoncé
Producer/Sound Engineer Of The Year
Timz Beatz – Gomene
Kush Elikem – Eseveve
Kemenya – Family
Ik On-De Beat (My Babe) Ik Ft. Agbeshie
Mr. Lord – Love Wantenten
Song Writer Of The Year
Venunye – We Are One
Faffa – For My God
Remy J – Keonam
Kush Elikem – Everybody Needs Somebody
Kasare – Gomene
Best Rapper Of The Year
Seyfame – All For You
Hecta – Voodoo
Keeny Ice – Gankivi
Torgbe 9 – Above The Law
Zygee – Adukoun
Kula – Ahoe Roundabout
Fiamor – Edzorxoxo
Best Male Vocalist Of The Year
Venunye – Love Me Now
Lega – Enemies
Belce – Yudala
Cola Chris – Turn Me On
Efemor – Air + Water
Bongo I – Chaty Chaty
Best Female Vocalist Of The Year
Pacy – Hammer Me
Mama Peace – Da Yesu Beba (When Jesus Comes)
Linchpin – All The Time Cover
Forgyve Kemmy – Ogba Dzinam
Faffa – Ewoe Koe Nye Mawu
Traditional Song Of The Year Song
Zagunor Selasi – Aborbi
Evivim – Xegbe Xedona
Shaggy Mensah – Kelewawa
Selorm Razy – Dzakpata
Forgyve Kemmy – Wuse Wuse
Kemenya – Dzigbordi
Best Collaboration Of The Year Song
Keeny – Ice Move (Ft. Kofi Kinata)
Torgbe 9 – Tasi (Ft. Edem – T-Phlow)
Jj Gonami – Dzidzorkporkpor (Ft. Keeny Ice)
Kemenya – Good Morning
Kula – Problem (Ft. Edem & Episode)
Kasare – Gomene (Ft. Lega)
Best Music Video Of The Year Song
Venunye – Love Me Now
Hecta – Voodoo
Keeny Ice – Gankivi
Belce – Ngorgbe
Agbeshie – Original
Tony Web – Blessing
Kula – Amen
Chief One – Gh Akuvi
Best Entertainment School Of The Year
Ketasco
Biheco
Spaco
Sogasco
Ola
Dzosec
Mawuli
Kpantech
Hepps
Sosec
Best Dj/ Promoter Of The Year
Dj Fcon
Dj Quest
Swanqy Jay
Dj Spenxa Gh
Dj Flexal
Dj Kindergarten
Real Showbiz
Dj Sygnature
Dj Donzigi
Dj Tellerone
Dj Dani
Dj Karanja
Best Entertainment Company Of The Year
Loyce Entertainment
Promo Guru
Eledzi Empire
Mac D Empire
Airly Events
Asta Print Hub
Best Group Of The Year
X-Cel
Drizzle & Jed Swizz
Phame
Belce
Ygmc
Kemenya
Discovery Of The Year
Skye Brain
Mama Peace
King Enam
Maverick Kiddie
Shotkode
Zygee
Fiamor
Best Performer Of The Year
Enamily
Cano-Z
Agbeshie
Jah Phnga
Nuh Prince
Kula
Danzaki
Online Influincer Of The Year
Dj Quest
Dklass
Promo Guru
Ndwompa.Com
Dj Sygnature
Volta Connect
Nogokpo.Com
Media Houese Of The Year
Kekeli Radio
Hogbe Radio
Trilion Media
Jubilee Fm
Kuul Fm
Light Fm
Global Fm
Tosh Fm