2016 VGMA: 8 changes you need to know

Charterhouse, organisers of Ghana Music Awards has made certain changes in this year’s awards.

These were announced at a press conference held on Tuesday, February 23 in Accra.

1. The Nominee’s jam is going to Ho in the Volta region.

2. There would be no industry awards night so all awards will be presented at main event.

3. Date for main event is May 7, 2016

4. There would be no Gospel Album of the year award because according the board there were not enough Gospel albums with at least 3 hit songs as per the category definition.

6. Lifetime achievement award and MUSIGA merit award will be merged this year.

7. No music for development award this year

8. All nominees will be officially announced solely on EIB Network platforms across the country on Friday, February 26 from 8am to 8pm, ahead of the main launch.

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2016 will be officially launched on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel.

The event is strictly by invitation.