Burna Boy Wins African Artiste Of The Year At VGMA 2019 [Full List Of Winners ]
Written by MaxFM on May 20, 2019
The VGMA 2019 which took place on Saturday, May 18 witnessed important personalities in the Ghanaian and African music gather at the new dome of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) for the 20th edition of the awards.
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter,Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy was honoured with the African artiste of the year award.
The Dangote crooner is definitely taking necessary moves to take over the music industry on the international market. This is clearly reflected in the numerous hit songs he continues to dish out.
Below is the list of winners:
Highlife Song of the Year – Shatta Wale – ‘My Level’
Hiplife Song of the Year – Yaa Pono – ‘Obiaa Wone Master’ feat Stonebwoy
Gospel Song of the Year – Diana Hamilton – ‘Mo Ne Yo’
Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year – Shatta Wale – ‘Gringo’
Afropop Song of the Year – Guilty Beatz – ‘Akwaaba’ feat Mr Eazi, Pappy Kojo & King Promise
Hip hop Song of the Year – Kwesi Arthur – ‘Anthem’
Gospel Artist of the Year – Diana Hamilton
Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year – Stonebwoy
Highlife Artist of the Year – Kuami Eugene
Songwriter of the Year – King Promise – ‘CCTV’
Record of the Year – Akwaboah – ‘Hye Me Bo’
Best Video of the Year – ‘Come and See My Moda’ feat Yemi Alade (Dir Xbills Ebenezer)
Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year – Medikal
Male Vocalist of the Year – KiDi
Female Vocalist of the Year – Efya
Group of the Year – Bethel Revival Choir
Rapper of the Year – Medikal
Best Collaboration of the Year – Stonebwoy – ‘Kpoo Keke’ feat Medikal, Kwesi Arthur, Darko Vibes & Kelvyn Boy
African Artist of the Year – Burna Boy
New Artist of the Year – Wendy Shay
Song of the Year – To be announced
Album of the Year – Kuami Eugene – Rockstar
Artist of the Year – To be announced
Best African Collabo – Guilty Beats ft. Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – ‘Akwaaba’
Instrumentalist of the Year – Mizter Okyere
Unsung Artiste of the Year – Kula
