The maiden edition of the Ghana Teen Choice Awards which was originally scheduled for August 20th has been rescheduled for August 23rd.
A statement from the head of The Silver Network, Mr. Winfred Baa read, “This change in date has come as a result of circumstances beyond our control as organizers, and however we believe that the date change presents a fine opportunity for Ghanaians to experience the magnificent show that we have planned for them.”
Some top contenders for awards at this maiden edition include Joey B, MzVee, Kingzkid, Dee Money for the Choice Artiste Category, Clara Benson (popularly known as Akwadaa Kyeiwaa / Rahim Banda of Bandex Movies / Cartoon of Efya Schwarzenegger fame for the male and female movie star awards.
Berla Addardey, Regina van Helvert and Jason all of Rythms on GhOne TV battle others for the male and female hottie awards while Jason and Regina double as hosts for the night along with Carl Hans Jorie and Marion Mills.
Other nominees on the biggest teen night are latest comedy sensation Kalybos, Funny face , Foster and DKB for the Choice Comedian Award.
The Teen Choice Awards is instituted to celebrate teen excellence and recognize various personalities who influence Teenagers across Ghana.
Mr. Baa explained that the TCA wasn’t reserved for teens only but all other public personalities whose activities affect and influence the lives of teenagers.
He mentioned that personalities such as CEO of Star FM – Nathan Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray), Joselyn Dumas, Sarkodie, Asamoah Gyan have all achieved tremendous success in their chosen careers and are regarded as role models by teens.
“This awards event should not be seen as a competition between nominees but as a way of encouraging teens to strive for excellence in everything they do we take this opportunity to call on all parents to come watch and support their kids on the event night.”
The event comes off on Saturday 23rd August 2013 at the Ghana National Theatre with performances from Joey B, MzVee, DoughMoneyBoys, Tsino Adams, Sean Taylor and a host of others.
Nominees list of the Ghana TEEN CHOICE AWARDS'14
Honorary Award for Student Excellence
Honorary Award for Social Development
CATEGORIES & CODEs
CHOICE ARTISTE .1
Joey B - JB1
Mz Vee - MV1
Kingzkid - KK1
Dee Moneey - DM1
Jayla - JL1
CHOICE ROOKIE.2
Presid Dmb - PD2
Shabazz - SB2
Crack Gyamfi - CG2
Darko - DK2
Boi Calis - BC2
Kayce - KC2
Kid Black - KB2
CHOICE FASHIONISTA (M). 3
Pop Corn - PC3
Bradley Barley - BB3
David Boateng - DB3
Barima Debra - BM3
CHOICE FASHIONISTA (F). 4
Kadija Lamptey - KL4
Gwen Quansah - GQ4
Michelle Avilovaa - MA4
CHOICE MUSIC GRP. 5
Dough Money Boys - MB5
Teenage Music - TM5
Money 3 - MN5
The Good Folk - GF5
CHOICE HOTTIE (M). 6
EL-or M DMB - EL6
Jason - JS6
Elia Qwaqu Chebib - EK6
CHOICE HOTTIE (F). 7
Berla Mundi - BM7
Deborah Vanessa - DV7
Sika Osei - SK7
Mz Vee - MV7
Regina Van Helvert - VH7
CHOICE MOVIE STAR (M). 7
Rahim Banda - RB8
Cartoon - CT8
CHOICE MOVIE STAR (F). 8
Clara Benson - CB9
Evelyn Ansah - EA9
Nina Williams - NW9
CHOICE SPARTAN. 9
Chris Dada - C11
Kontor Appiah - K12
Takyi Adu Amankwa - T13
Ophelia Swayne - S14
CHOICE COMEDIAN. 10
Funny Face - F40
Foster - F41
Kalybos - K42
Lil win - L43
CHOICE ICON. 11
Bola Ray - B50
Asamoah Gyan - G53
Sarkodie - S52
Jocelyn Dumas -J51
CHOICE SCHOOL
Ghana International School - G23
Holy child school - H24
Presec Lgn - P25
St Mary's Snr high - M26
British International School - B27
Mfantsipim School - M28
CHOICE MUSIC VIDEO
Odo Carpenter - C30
Illuminatti - L31
Shots on Shots - S32
Personal person - P34
CHOICE TV SHOW
Rythms - R60
Gh & Beyond -G61
Campus Base - C62
4Syte TV - S63
The public can find the full nominees list on the official Ghana Teen Choice Awards page on Facebook or follow the official twitter page @tcawardsgh and power their favorite nominees by texting their initials to short code 1736 on all networks.