The Eastern Music Awards (EMA)[1] is an award scheme specially created to honor excellence in creative art by Hi5 Entertainment. It is organized annually with support from PATER, Eastern MUSIGA and other stakeholders. The awards scheme see to put more focus[2] on music for industry players from the Eastern Region of Ghana. The awards night every year features artists from Various parts of the Eastern Region. The 4th Edition of the Eastern Music Awards took place on Saturday, 19th December 2020.[3]
Contents
1Trophy/Plaque
2Nomination Process
3Awards Categories
3.1Eastern Musc Award for Artist of the Year
4References
5External links
Trophy/Plaque[edit]
The trophy/Plaque presented to winners of the various categories has being modified and changed over the years.[4] Currently, the trophy is made of an acrylic glass guitar with EMA on a wooden handle.
Nomination Process[edit]
Categories along with Definitions are out doored every year prior to Opening of Nomination. Artists, Managers, Record Labels and Stake Holders are educated on the categories before they file for nominations. Entries are received every year through the EMA official Website (www.easternmusicawards.com). [5]
Awards Categories[edit]
Artist of the Year
Hiplife/Hip Hop Act of the Year
Song of the Year
Hip Hop Song of the Year
Promoter of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Reggae-Dancehall Song of the Year
Reggae-Dancehall Act of the Year
Best Group of the Year
Eastern International Act of the Year
East-side Song of the Year
Rap Act of the Year
Most Promising Act of the Year
Gospel Song of the Year
Gospel Act of the Year
Highlife Song of the Year
Highlife Act of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Afropop Song of the Year
Afropop Act of the Year
Eastern Pride of the Year
Most Influential Act of the Year
Viral Song of the Year
Sound Engineer of the Year
Music Producer of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Eastern Musc Award for Artist of the Year[edit]
Artist of the Year is the topmost award, given to the artist(s) adjudged by the Academy, Board and the general public as having the highest audience appeal and popularity. The artist(s) must have released a hit single/album during the year under review.
Artist of the Year award Winners
2017: Koo Ntakra [6][7]
2018: Kuami Eugene [8]
2019: Phada Gàza[9]
2020: Stone Gee[10]
References[edit]
↑"Tee Rhyme, Koo Ntakra, Medikal, Pope Skinny lead nominations". Pulse Ghana. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑"Eastern Music Awards 2018 launched in Koforidua". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2018-09-23. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑"Meet Bryt fm's Atesemhemaa, Eastern Music Awards 2020 Red Carpet Host". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑Kasa, Kumi (2019-03-03). "Eastern Music Awards PLAQUES Ready For Presentation – Offei Wonuanie (EMA PRO)". Kumikasa.Com. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑Beenie, Elorm (2020-10-08). "Eastern Music Awards 2020 nominations opened, from October 8th | Beenie Words". Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑"Koo Ntakra crowned artiste of the Year at Eastern Music Awards 2017". GhanaWeb. 2017-10-08. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑Mortey, Gershon (2017-10-12). "Koo Ntakra crowned 'Artiste of the Year' at 2017 Darling Eastern Music Awards". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑"Eastern Music Awards: Full list of winners". Jonilar. 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑"Full List Of Winners For Eastern Music Awards 2019". Wyse Promotions. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
↑"EMA 2020: Stone Gee Grabs Three Awards". DailyGuide Network. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
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