But prior to the glitzy affair, Citi FM has announced the categories for the expanded MOGO Awards, and is set to honor deserving individuals, groups and stakeholders who have contributed to the development and sustenance of Highlife music and Music of Ghanaian Origin in general.
Daddy Lumba, Okyeame Kwame and Kwabena Kwabena lead the nominations with four each. Bisa KDei, R2Bees and Efya have two nominations each. Gospel artiste and producer, Nacy, has two, MOGO Best Performer (with No Tribe) and MOGO Best Music Producer.
Dynamic Tema duo, R2Bees, have been nominated for the Song of the Year and MOGO Artiste Award, categories that have the likes of Kwabena Kwabena, Bisa KDei, Daddy Lumba and Okyeame Kwame.
The 2015 edition of the #MOGOAwards will consider the works of nominees for their contributions in the last 5 years. This is the period between 2009 and 2014.
Programmes Manager of Citi FM Jessica Opare Saforo said of the awards: “As we enter the 10th year of MOGO, the event promises to take a more prominent position on the Ghanaian event calendar. The inclusion of the MOGO Awards is to ensure we honor our musicians and keep the Highlife genre of music alive. The institution of the awards shows our relentless progress as we link Highlife music to the development of the next generation of talent. With each event, we celebrate the past and inspire the future.”
The MOGO brand has over the years presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to a host of Highlife legends including C.K. Mann, Nana Ampadu, George Darko etc.
The categories for the Citi MOGO Awards 2015 are:
MOGO Highlife Song of the Year
R2Bees – Odo
Bisa KDei – Metanfo
Daddy Lumba – Yentie Obiaa
Okyeame Kwame – Woara
Kwabena Kwabena – Adult Music
MOGO Artiste of the Year
R2Bees
Bisa Kdei
Daddy Lumba
Okyeame Kwame
Kwabena Kwabena
MOGO Lifetime Achievement Award
Kofi Sammy
Paapa Yankson
AB Crentsil
Pat Thomas
Ebo Taylor
Best Song Writer
Daddy Luma
Re. Dr. Yawson
Kojo Antwi
OJ
Okyeame Kwame
Best Original Gospel Act
Tagoe Sisters
Daughters of Glorious Jesus
Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong
Uncle Ato
OJ
Best Performer
Cecilia Marfo
Kwabena Kwabena
Efya
Okyeame Kwame
No Tribe
Amakye Dede
Best Choral Group
Tema Youth Choir
Harmonic Choral
Remission Choir
Winneba Youth Choir
John Wesley Choir
Best Music Producer
George Forest
Zapp Mallet
Nacy
Dan Bassey
Shadrach
Best Vocalist
Kwabena Kwabena
Joe Mettle
Daddy Lumba
Efyah
Danny Nettey
Best Band
Abiza Band
King Shabo Band
Dzsesi Band
OBY
Shabo Crew
Patch Bay
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