The 22nd edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was held on the 25th and 26th days of June, 2021 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra to recognize the works of artists in the year under review. It was broadcast by TV3 locally in Ghana and Akwaaba Magic outside Ghana, both accessible outside Ghana via DStv and GOtv.[1][2]

2021 Ghana Music Awards
Awarded forOutstanding achievement in the Ghanaian music industry between Mid-2020 and Mid-2021
DateJune 25–26, 2021
VenueGrand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra
CountryGhana
Presented by
Websiteghanamusicawards.com
Television/radio coverage
Networks
Runtime2 hours 45 minutes
← 2020 · VGMA · 2022 →

Performances

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Artist(s) Song(s) Link(s)
Diana Hamilton and Joe Mettle
Adina Daddy's Little Girl, Why [3]
Efya One of Your Own, Best In Me [4]
Mr. Drew [5]
Eno Barony [6]
KiDi [7]
Kurl Songz and Kofi Kinaata, Sarkodie Odo Pa, Seihor , Adona [8]
Kwesi Arthur and Joe boy Winning,Door,Baajo [9]
Kuami Eugene ft Kwame Yogot Open Gate, No Dulling, Biibi Besi [10]
Okyeame Kwame
Medikal La Hustle [11]
Yaw Tog ft Kofi Jamar, Ypee Sore,Ekorso [12]

Presenters

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Winners and nominees

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This is the list of winners for the 2021 edition of the event.[14][15][16]

Artist of the Year Best New Artist of the Year
Best Collaboration of the Year Best International Collaboration of the Year
Gospel Song of the Year Highlife Song of the Year
Hiplife Song of the Year Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year
Afrobeats/Afropop Artist of the Year Unsung Act
  •   Nanky
    • Oseikrom Sikani
    • Malcolm Nuna
    • Kwame Yogot
    • Kobby Tuesday
    • Naana Blu
    • Adelaide The Seer
    • Queendalyn Yurglee
Best Collaboration of the Year EP of the Year
Gospel Artist of the Year Highlife Artist of the Year
Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year Best Video of the Year
  • [[Epixode| ]]  Epixode
    • Samini
    • Ras Kuuku
    • Kaphun
    • Larruso
Instrumentalist of the Year Songwriter of the Year
  •   Nana Yaw Sarfo Prince
    • Joshua Moszi
    • Sennah Prince
    • Bludo Emmanuel
    • Owuraku Kissi Enoch
Record of the Year Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year
  •  Daddy’s Little Girl – Adina
    • Be Your Own Beautiful – Adomaa
    • Fancy – Amaarae
    • Die 4 U – Cina Soul
    • Too Much – Epixode
    • Diplomatic Teef – Trigmatic
    • Commot – Worlasi
    • Mmusuo – Yaa Yaa
Male Vocalist of the Year Best Group of the Year
African Artist of the Year Female Vocalist of the Year
Producer of the Year Best Rap Performance
Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year Album of the Year

Notes

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  1. ^ Accessible outside Ghana via DStv and GOtv.
  2. ^ Only accessible via DStv and GOtv.

References

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  1. ^ a b "The glitz, glam and VGMA Live on Akwaaba Magic channel this Weekend". MyJoyOnline.com. 22 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b "The glitz, glam and VGMA Live on Akwaaba Magic channel this Weekend". NYDJ Live. 22 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ^ "ADINA with an outstanding performance at the 22 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA)". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "EFYA came through with a great vocal performance at VGMA night". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Mr Drew massive performance at VGMA". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Eno Barony's electrifying performance at 2021 VGMA". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Kidi Mindblowing Live Performance @VGMA 2021| Watch Full Performance". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "Sarkodie, Kofi Kinaata Performance in Honor of Castro ( Kurl Songz) at VGMA 2021 Efya,Clemento". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "VGMA 22; Kwesi Arthur's hot performance with Joeboy". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "KUAMI EUGENE FULL PERFORMANCE AT VGMA 22 : SPRAYING SOME DOLLARS ON STAGE. ROCKSTAR". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "Medikal Live Performance @VGMA 2021| WATCH FULL PERFORMANCE". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ "VGMA 22; Yaw Tog, Kofi Jamar and YPee Performs the kumerican Drill". Ghana Music Awards. CharterHouse. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ "Citi TV's AJ Sarpong stuns at 2021 VGMA with apt hosting delivery". Ghana Music. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  14. ^ "See winners full list of 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". BBC News Pidgin. BBC News. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  15. ^ "2021 VGMA awards: Full list of winners". Graphic Online. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2021: Diana Hamilton is Artist of the Year". Music In Africa. 27 June 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  17. ^ "'Huge congrats Aunty Diana' - KiDi congratulates Diana Hamilton on winning Artiste of the Year award". MyJoyOnline.com. 27 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-06-28. Retrieved 1 July 2021.