2016 Ghana Music Awards Explained

Location:Accra International Conference Center
Accra, Ghana
Country:Ghana
Host:Chris Attoh
Network:GHOne TV
Most Awards:E.L
Previous:2015
Main:Ghana Music Awards
Next:2017

The was the 17th edition of the Ghana Music Awards which was held on May 7, 2016, at the Accra International Conference Center in Accra, Ghana and was hosted by Chris Attoh, DJ Black and Naa Ashorkor. E.L was the biggest winner at the event, taking home a total of five awards including the coveted 'Artiste of the Year'[1] with Sarkodie and Bisa Kdei won four awards each. These musicians, alongside Stonebwoy, Efya, R2Bees, Wizkid, Joe Mettle and Adomaa, performed at the event. [2] [3]

Performers

The following artistes performed at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards:

Nominees and winners

Below is the list of winners for the popular music categories.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: E.L. is VGMA Artiste of the Year 2016. GhanaWeb. 8 May 2016. 12 May 2016.
  2. Web site: 27 February 2016. Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards. MyJoyOnline.com. 21 May 2019. 27 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427131601/https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2016/February-27th/full-list-of-nominees-for-2016-ghana-music-awards.php. dead.
  3. Web site: Sarkodie wins best rapper of the year at Ghana Music Awards UK. live. GhanaWeb. 6 November 2016. 8 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107142755/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Sarkodie-wins-best-rapper-of-the-year-at-Ghana-Music-Awards-UK-484234 . 2016-11-07 .
  4. Web site: Wizkid Thrills Fans with Performance at Ghana Music Awards 2016. live. Guardian Life Nigeria. 11 May 2016. 1 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123113149/https://guardian.ng/life/events/wizkid-thrills-fans-with-performance-at-ghana-music-awards-2016/ . 2021-01-23 .
  5. Web site: 8 May 2016. Watch Stonebwoy's Performance at the 2016 VGMA's (Video). Peace FM. 1 June 2016.
  6. Web site: Efya Performance at 2016 Ghana Music Awards. live. 8 May 2016. GhanaWeb. 1 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20210511051236/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/television/videos.php?ID=680 . 2021-05-11 .
  7. Web site: Joe Mettle reveals secret behind excellent VGMA performance. live. GhanaWeb. 17 May 2016. 1 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160518120915/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Joe-Mettle-reveals-secret-behind-excellent-VGMA-performance-439318 . 2016-05-18 .
  8. Web site: Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Efya, Stonebwoy, EL, others to Perform @ 2016 VGMA. Kasapa 102.5 FM. 13 April 2016. 1 May 2016.