The organizers of the Rising Stars Music Awards (RISMA) have released the nominees ahead the event’s inaugural edition.
More than 980 Fast rising musicians submitted their works to stand a chance of being nominated, and about 200 have made it into the RISMAs’ 25 categories.
“It’s our vision that this will be a platform to propel some up-and-coming artists into the mainstream to attain the same recognition that our top musicians receive,” this was according to the CEO of 3D Events Management, Mr. Edmund O. Acheampong.
Launched last year, the awards seek to foster the development of upcoming Ghanaian artistes by rewarding those who have excelled in gospel, hiplife, highlife, dancehall, reggae, Afropop and traditional music
The general public has until 10th November 2021 to vote for their favorite acts. The date and venue for the awards ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Below is the full list of Nominees:
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
- Charlorson,
- Ishak Spark,
- Erny,
- Dhope Kidd,
- Evidens,
- Minister Ike,
- Lyrics King,
- Thugee,
- Dickson,
- Oboezy,
- D-Gospel
MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR
- Charlorson – That Thing,
- Evidens Ft Ayesem – Saturday Night,
- DL – Anthem,
- Thugee – Slow Motion,
- Khalitus – Miamua,
- Oboezy (Kiss Me),
- Tim Tim – Overtaking Is Allowed
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
- Erny Ft Article Wan – Walk,
- Dhope Kidd Ft Ras Kuuku – Joo,
- L.Bee Ft Otwo & Medikal – Party,
- Evidens Ft Ayesem – Saturday Night,
- Minister Ike Ft Sp Kofi Sarpong – Miracle Working God,
- Supa Shank – Mancanada Ft Mancanada All Stars,
- Omega S Ft Afriqa – U And I,
BEST RAPPER OF THE YEAR
- Erny – Negus Negas,
- Fr3me Kwame – Them No Reach,
- Degasty Vybz – Omess-Y3-Guy,
- Kobby Marcus – Don’t Give Up,
- MG1 – Fatality,
- Jhay Deezy – Give Dem
SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
- Lyzzy Bae – Slave Wife,
- Enal Tribe – Missing Heart,
- Charlorson – Lailai,
- Blakk 3nity – Adom,
- Kobby Marcus – Don’t Give Up,
- Grace Annie – Ancient Of Days,
- Kobby Synga – Faya No Taya,
- Ri Giid – Nothing Late,
- Oboezy – Kiss Me,
- Grace Annie – Ancient Of Days,
- Etovibez – Meko Menim,
- Tim Tim – African Politics
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HIGH LIFE ACT OF THE YEAR (SONG/ARTISTE)
- Charlorson – That Thing,
- Aunty Gh – Mede3 Ne Wo,
- Lyzzy Bae – Slave Wife,
- Ostopha – Odo Pa,
- Enal Tribe – Missing Heart,
- Ara Bella – Esewoara,
- Sharpta Vee – Small Ones,
- L.Bee – Seniwa,
- Supa Shank – Baby Girl
HIP LIFE ACT OF THE YEAR (SONG/ARTISTE)
- Kofi Wyse – Sika Y3 Abrantie,
- Harmony – Sika B3ba Fie,
- Blakk 3nity – Mewor,
- DL – Anthem,
- Dickson – Medicine,
- Kay Dizzle Ft. Jo Quaye – Yenti
INTERNATIONAL ACT OF THE YEAR
- Bra Chief,
- Freddy X,
- Bekey Mills
ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR
- Ishak Spark – Way Up Ep,
- Vinswag – Afro Travel Ep,
- Jahdone Ratty – Visionary Ep,
- Ri Giid – Pressure Album,
- Etovibez – Far Gone EP
ARTISTE MANAGER OF THE YEAR
- Little Pastor,
- Saddique Friend,
- Eddie Nak,
- Maxsteel De Stainless,
- DJ Nat Bbu
BEST PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
- Da Biggest Promoter,
- Ekow Smith,
- Dj Rocky Gh,
- Dj Killang
REGGAE/DANCEHALL ACT OF THE YEAR (SONG/ARTISTE)
- Klarah Kay Bedroom Dinner Ft Cabum,
- Mara B – Kiss Me,
- Ishak Spark – No More,
- Jahdone Ratty – Low We,
- Rasteo – Go Down,
- Loyalty – Obaapa,
- Willing Wanna – Jah Alone,
- Desoul,
AFROBEAT/AFRO POP ACT OF THE YEAR(SONG/ARTISTE)
- Vinswag – Dawg Me,
- Dhope Kidd – Joo,
- Evidens – Saturday Night,
- Khobby Lynx – Show Me Love,
- Khalitus – Miamua,
- Lester Grillis – Your Body,
- Bra Lipstik – More Money,
- Paa Kingsley – Babadey
BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Black Action Gang – We See Dem All,
- Dhope Kidd Ft Ras Kuuku – Joo,
- Ostopha – Number 1,
- Ara Bella – Esewoara,
- Vinswag – Dawg Me,
- Minister Ike – Miracle Working God Ft SP Kofi Sarpong,
- Blakk 3nity – Traffic,
- MG1 – Catastrophe
MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
- Yung Guru,
- Kwame Ray,
- Lyrics King,
GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR (SONG/ARTISTE)
- Doreen Okyere – Faithful God,
- Alisco – Wotumi So,
- Minister Ike – Miracle Working God,
- Linda Yankah – Dzidula,
- Grace Annie – Ancient Of Days,
- Rev. S.A Osishene- Amazing love
MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Mel Blakk,
- King One-Beatz,
- Biskit Beatz,
- Supa Shank Beatz,
- Emrys Beatz,
- Lyrics King,
- Master Jedi (Jammah)
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Mel Blakk – Wonkoa,
- Minister Ike – Miracle Working God,
- Khobby Lynx – Show Me Love,
- Oboezy – Kiss Me,
- Minister Emmanuel Egyir – Y3 Hia Odo,
- D-Gospel,
- Rev. S. A. Osiahene – Amazing Love
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Lyzzy Bae – Slave Wife,
- Aunty Gh – Mede3 Ne Wo,
- Anggiewood – Bedroom Game,
- Klarah Kay – Bedroom Dinner
RECORD LABEL/MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Mmss Entertainment,
- Crew Cut Entertainment,
- Essoun Music,
- Remedi Entertainment
NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- L.Bee,
- Sharpta Vee,
- Ostopha,
- Kofi Wyse,
- Rasteo,
- Loyalty,
- Soundbwoy,
- Kobby Marcus,
- DL,
- Dickson,
- Yungking Frizi
HIP HOP ACT OF THE YEAR (SONG/ARTISTE)
- On Dem – Y3nda,
- Black Action Gang – We See Dem All,
- Erny – Sika Kakra,
- Kobby Marcus – Don’t Give Up,
- Vm Scott – Money,
- Etovibez – Meko Menim,
- Qwesi Twittah – Ekusubentsir,
- Nana Akofena – Make Money
BEST GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Blakk 3nity,
- On Dem,
- Black Action Gang,
- D-Gospel & Crew,
- Dhope Twins,
- Wan Heart
STUDENT ACT OF THE YEAR
- Degasty Vybz – Omess-Y3-Guy,
- Loyalty – Obaapa,
- Selassi – Praya Fi Work Boss,
- Thugee – Slow Motion,
- Yungking Frizi – Clash Freestyle,
- Nino Brown,
- Nativity,
- Armstrong – Y3 Blow
