The highly anticipated 2023 Upper East Awards, proudly sponsored by Happy Man Betters, was kicked off on August 27, 2023, with its first event, Media Engagement. This marks the fifth edition of the awards scheme, which is organized by One Luv Entertainment to recognize and celebrate outstanding talents and contributions in the Upper East Region’s music and entertainment industry.
The newly unveiled categories for this year’s awards cover a wide spectrum of musical and creative achievements. From “Gospel Song of the Year” to “Best Rap Performance of the Year,” there’s a category to honor every facet of talent in the region’s music scene. In addition to music, the awards also recognize industry players such as DJs, bloggers, sound engineers, and video directors who play crucial roles in shaping the region’s music landscape.
The list of categories for the 2023 Upper East Awards includes:
- Gospel Song of the Year
- Traditional Artiste of the Year
- Best DJ of the Year
- Record of the Year
- Industry Person of the Year
- Video of the Year
- Hip Hop Song of the Year
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Best Group of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Best Collaboration of the Year
- Blogger of the Year
- Sound Engineer of the Year
- UE Influencer of the Year
- Best Rap Performance of the Year
- HMB-Most Popular Song of the Year
- Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
- Best New Act of the Year
- Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
- Overall Artiste of the Year
- Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year
- Digital Artiste of the Year
- Traditional Song of the Year
- Blacklegend Coffee Gin Traditional String Artiste of the Year
- Gospel Artiste of the Year
- Hip Hop Artiste of the Year
- Northern Act of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- Video Director of the Year
The awards serve as a platform to showcase the rich musical diversity and talent present in the Upper East Region, contributing to the region’s cultural and artistic development while also elevating the Ghanaian music industry as a whole.
For those interested in participating in this year’s edition, detailed category definitions can be found on the Upper East Awards website [https://uppereastmusicawards.com/].
Keep an eye on this website for updates and announcements related to the 2023 Upper East Awards, and stay tuned for the official call for submissions. It’s a celebration of music and creativity in the heart of Ghana’s Upper East Region!
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