The organizers of the Ghana Northern Music Awards (GNMA) have officially unveiled the full list of nominees for the maiden edition of the scheme, which seeks to celebrate and honour outstanding music talents and industry contributors across the five northern regions of Ghana.
This announcement marks a defining moment for the northern creative space as the initiative aims to recognize excellence in music, entertainment, influence, media contribution, music production, fan support, and cultural preservation.
As part of the buildup to the main event, a Nominees Jam is scheduled for December 31, 2025 at the China Town,Tamale, where selected performers will mount the stage to give fans a taste of what to expect. The main awards night is set for February 7, 2026 at the University For Development Studies, Dungu Campus inside the multi purpose auditorium, promising a grand celebration of Northern music and talent.
FULL NOMINATION LIST
1. Rapper of the Year
Ataaka – The GOAT
Maccasio – Mani
Don Dee – Nakpachee Rapper
Firdaus – The Rap Prophet
Recordz – Odwogu
Raphius Amigos – Fatherland
2. Video Director of the Year
Hassan PMG
Director Anas
Ghanasqo
Director Nimbang
3. Unsung Act of the Year
Moddy Ricch
Drizzle
Young Bless
Odaama
Lucky Boy
Starboy lil C
Links Berry
BlaqVibe
Annumah
Bad Nation King
Bwoy Haq
Lucky Busker
Y. Sham
Scatta GH
Pheshy Tallem
4. Fanbase of the Year
69 Fans
Numbawan Fans
IsWidad Army
Taaka Fans
Awui Nation
Troubled Youth
5. Best DJ of the Year
DJ Splash
DJ Bat
DJ Rash
DJ Virus
DJ Sagaa
DJ Aluta
DJ Efya
Supastar DJ Oska
6. Sound Engineer of the Year
Azconna Beat
Zeema Records
Ovation Beatz
Chester Beatz
Klean Beatz
Web Beatz
7. Entertainment Blogger of the Year
GH Blinks
IsHassan Dablee
Wumpini News
8. Viral Video of the Year
Daatey – Doo Bia
Maccasio – Corner There
9. Music Video of the Year
Your Redeemer – Mannu Ka
T. Bird – Yinyaa
Mac Jombo – Satarli
Mahisha – Alhamdulillah
Is Rahim – Agbaa
Daatey ft. Mona 4Real – Pour Me More
Ricch Kid – What’s Wrong With Me
Star Guy Official – Black Jesus
Sypha Superman – Dumba
10. EP/Album of the Year
Is Rahim – Back in White
Wiz Child – Voice of Tomorrow
Ricch Kid – Troubled Youth
K. Town DL – Hero
Da Blackstar – Zhebu Album
Auggy Adingo – Gold in the Dark
King Rashido & Legacy – Best of Us
11. Collaboration of the Year
Wiz Child ft. DL – Bieguni
Ras Tee ft. Fancy Gadam – Simpa
Ricch Kid ft. Darko Vibes – All Lies
K. Town DL ft. Agbosh – Kpatrikpa
Star Guy Official ft. Is Rahim – Black Jesus
Saint Chicago ft. Kilomore – Big Mood
Equation Gonja ft. Cyrax Gh & Franno – Matindi
Da Blackstar ft. Maccasio – Komlana
IsRahim ft. Iz Flexy, Matic, Ruff Guy & DL – Agbaa
Maccasio ft. Don Sigli – Wedding Day
12. Songwriter of the Year
Linqo Boy – Mpagya
Wiz Child – Bieguni
Don Ziggy – God’s Time
Raphius Amigos – Fatherland
IsWidad – Ndugma
13. Afrobeat Song of the Year
Linqo Boy – Nduma
Wiz Child – Kanjana
S. Bio – Yurilim Goo
Ganaani – Gina
Glee Jeezy – Give it to Baba
Saint Chicago – Big Mood
Ruff Guy – Life
Sypha Superman – Dumba
Sizeless Barosky – Oyikoni
Zecoro – Let Go
Iz Flexy – Balling
OneNira – Rise and Shine
14. HipHop Song of the Year
Raphius Amigos – Fatherland
Mac Jombo – Satarli
Ricch Kid – What’s Wrong With Me
Daatey – Doo Bia
Maccasio – Mani
Zecoro – NMH
Ataaka – The Goat
15. Hiplife Song of the Year
Wiz Child – Bieguni
Ras Tee – Simpa
16. Dancehall Song of the Year
Ratty Bangarang – Mana Styler
Ryzky Brainboy – Right Now
17. Most Popular Song of the Year
Linqo Boy – Mpagya
Maccasio – Wedding Day
Daatey – Doo Bia
Ricch Kid – Tycoon
K. Town DL – Kpatrikpa
Changli Biyarisi – Malizani Ka Nkpena
IsRahim – Tom & Jerry
Recordz – Lion King
Ras Tee – Simpa
Sapashini Zibaziba
18. Gospel Song of the Year
Osteen Music – Kabiyesi
The Psalmist, Tamale – Praises
D’Praiz – Alagbara
19. Male Vocalist of the Year
Linqo Boy – Suhuni
Your Redeemer – Mannu Ka
OneNira – Rise and Shine
Osteen Music – Kabiyesi
Auggy Adingo – Quantum Physics
20. Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
Ratty Bangarang
Ryzky Brainboy
21. Artiste of the Year – North East Region
Sapashini
Omario CK
Ras Tee
Your Redeemer
IsWidad
22. Artiste of the Year – Upper East Region
Auggy Adingo
Ratty Bangarang
Saint Chicago
23. Artiste of the Year – Upper West Region
Recordz
Ganaani
Sypha Superman
Glee Jeezy
24. Artiste of the Year – Savanna Region
Floozy Haba
Equation
Drip Dwit
Boresa
25. Artiste of the Year – Northern Region
Linqo Boy
IsRahim
Don Ziggy
Daatey
Ricch Kid
S. Bio
Da Blackstar
26. Hiplife/HipHop Artiste of the Year
Ricch Kid
Daatey
Recordz
Sizeless Barosky
Ataaka
Omario CK
27. Gospel Artiste of the Year
The Psalmist, Tamale
Osteen
D’Praiz
28. Overall Artiste of the Year
Sapashini
Recordz
Linqo Boy
IsRahim
Don Ziggy
Ricch Kid
K. Town DL
Maccasio
Daatey
29. New Artiste of the Year
Firdaus De Baddest
Linqo Boy
Muff Tee
Your Redeemer
Mac Jombo
Floozy Haba
Queen Mahisha
Changli Biyarisi
Flex AJ
StarGuy Official
T.F. Pablo
A. K. Bangzinli
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