Eastern Music Awards Explained

Eastern Music Awards
Awarded For:Outstanding in the music industry
Presenter:Hi5 Empire
Country:Ghana
Year:2017
Website:https://easternmusicawards.com

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 The Presenters A7ssociation Eastern Region, 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, 19 December 2020.[3]

Background

The Eastern Music Awards were launched in 2017, with the first event taking place in Koforidua on Saturday 8 October 2017.[4]

Trophy/plaque

The trophy/plaque presented to winners of the various categories has been modified and changed over the years. Currently, the trophy is made of an acrylic glass guitar with EMA on a wooden handle.[5]

Nomination process

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).[6]

Awards categories

Eastern Music Award for Artist of the Year

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017-06-30. Tee Rhyme, Koo Ntakra, Medikal, Pope Skinny lead nominations. 2021-03-30. Pulse Ghana. en.
  2. Web site: 2018-09-23. Eastern Music Awards 2018 launched in Koforidua. 2021-03-30. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
  3. Web site: Meet Bryt fm's Atesemhemaa, Eastern Music Awards 2020 Red Carpet Host. 2021-03-30. Modern Ghana. en.
  4. Web site: 2017-10-08. Koo Ntakra crowned artiste of the Year at Eastern Music Awards 2017. 2021-03-30. GhanaWeb. en.
  5. Web site: Kasa . Kumi . 2019-03-03 . Eastern Music Awards PLAQUES Ready For Presentation – Offei Wonuanie (EMA PRO) . 2021-03-30 . Kumikasa.Com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Beenie. Elorm. 2020-10-08. Eastern Music Awards 2020 nominations opened, from October 8th Beenie Words. 2021-03-30. en-US.
  7. Web site: Mortey. Gershon. 2017-10-12. Koo Ntakra crowned 'Artiste of the Year' at 2017 Darling Eastern Music Awards. 2021-03-30. Adomonline.com. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2018-12-14. Eastern Music Awards: Full list of winners. 2021-03-30. Jonilar. en-US.
  9. Web site: 2019-12-09. Full List Of Winners For Eastern Music Awards 2019. 2021-03-30. Wyse Promotions. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2020-12-22. EMA 2020: Stone Gee Grabs Three Awards. 2021-03-30. DailyGuide Network. en-US.