The 3 Music Award is Ghanaian music awards ceremony held annually since 2018 to celebrate Ghanaian music. It was established by the 3Music Network with Media General TV3 as broadcasters. The Multimedia group became the media right holder in the second and subsequent edition. In 2020, the Fan fest which was scheduled to take place at the Accra Polo Grounds was cancelled and a Virtual award ceremony was held from the Fantasy Dome, Trade Fair La. This was because of the ban on public gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Categories
Artiste of the Year Song of the Year Male Act of the Year Female Act of the Year Group of the Year Breakout Act of the Year Album of the Year Viral Song of the Year Music video of the Year Reggae/Dancehall Act of the Year Hiplife/Hop-Pop Act of the Year Hilife Act of the Year Gospel Act of the Year Best Collaboration of the Year Best KwitStar DJ of the Year Fan Army of the Year African Act of the Year Best Ghanaian International Act of the Year Most Eventful Snapchat Channel Facebook Star of the Year Instagram Star of the Year Best Performers of the Year AfroBeat/AfroPop Song of the Year Producer of the Year
Not all categories were used in each year and some categories have been merged.
Song of the Year The Song of the year was the topmost award of the awards scheme from 2018 to 2020. It recognizes the vocal performer, the songwriter, producer, sound engineer and or mixer of the song. It is voted for by the 3Music board, academy and the general public.
Song of the Year Winners +List of WinnersYearSongVocal performerSong WriterProducerSound Engineer/Mixer2018AyooShatta WaleShatta WalePosigeePosigee/Damaker2019My LevelShatta WaleShatta WalePaqPaq/Damaker2020Things Fall ApartKofi kinaataKofi KinaataTwo BarsTwo Bars2021EnjoymentKiDiKiDiM.O.G BeatzM.O.G Beatz In 2021, the Artiste of the Year category was added eclipsing the song of the year as the topmost award of the awards scheme. KiDi was the inaugural winner.
Ceremonies The awards were launched in
The inaugural ceremony in 2018 was held at the Fantasy Dome, Trade fair Site, La. From 2018 to 2020, the Fantasy Dome, Trade fair Site, La hosted the awards. From 2021 to 2022, the ceremonies were held at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Center in Accra.
2018: 1st 3Music Awards The first ceremony was held at the Fantasy Dome, Trade fair Site, La, on 24 March 2018. The ceremony was hosted Joselyn Dumas and D-Black. + List of WinnersYearCategories Winners2018 Song Of the YearAyoo/Shatta WaleMale Act of the YearShatta WaleFacebook Star of the YearBest Ghanaian International Act of the YearStormzy (UK)African Act of the YearDavido (Nigeria)DJ of the YearDJ Mc SmithFan Army of the YearShatta MovementBest TwitstarStonebwoyReggae/Dancehall Act of the YearInstagram star of the YearHip-life/Hip-pop Act of the YearSarkodieMusic video of the YearOverdose/SakodieAlbum of the YearHighest/SarkodieBest Collaboration of the YearTotal Cheat/ Fancy Gadam/SarkodieFemale Act of the YearEbony Reigns Group of the YearGallaxyViral Song of the YearOne Corner /patapaaBreakout Act of the YearMaccassioGospel Act of the YearJoe MettleMost Eventful Snap-chat ChannelBeccaHighLife Act of the YearKumi Guitar
2019: 2nd 3 Music Awards The second annual 3 Music awards was hosted by Lexis Bill and Cookie. The event was held on 30 March 2019 at the Fantasy Dome, Trade fair Site, La. + List Of WinnersYearCategoriesWinner2019Song of the YearMy Level/ Shatta WaleViral Song of the YearGringo / Shatta WaleVideo of the YearReggae/DanceHall Song of the YearReggae/DanceHall Act of the YearShatta WaleDigital Act of the YearFan Army of the Year Shatta Movement EmpireAlbum of the YearEpistles of Mama/StonebwoyAfrobeat Song of the Year Bawasaba/StonebwoyMost Streamed Artist on BoomplayStonebwoyHip Life Song of the YearCCTV/ King PromiseHigh Life Act of the YearKuami EugeneHigh life Song of the YearWish Me well/Kuami EugeneGospel Song of the YearAgbadzi Gospel Medley/Bethel Revival Choir Gospel Act of the YearBethel Revival ChoirBest of the Group of the YearLegendary AwardMark Okraku-ManteyProfessor Kofi AbrahamObuoba J. A. AdofoFemale Act of the YearAdinaBest Ghanaian International ActRocky DawuniAfrican Act of the YearVictor ADProducer of the YearMOG BeatzCollaboration of the YearGrind Day Remix/Kwesi Arthur/Sarkodie/MedikalNext Rated Act of the YearKofi MoleBreakthrough Act of the YearWendy ShayHip Pop Song of the Year Stables/Joey B
2020: 3rd 3 Music Awards The 3rd annual 3 Music Awards dubbed the "StayAtHome" edition was held on 2 May 2020 at the Fantasy Dome, Trade Fair site La. The event hosted by Jay Foley and Naa Ashorkor had no audience in attendance, this was in compliance with the National Directives on Public Gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. + List of WinnersYearCategoriesWinner2020Song of the YearThings Fall Apart/ Kofi KinaataBest Rap PerformerSarkodieHip Life/Hip Pop Act of the YearMale Act of the YearBest collaboration of the YearSaara/ Sarkodie/ EfyaFan Army of the YearSark NationFemale Act of the YearDiana HamiltonHigh Life song of the YearThings Fall Apart / Kofi KinaataHigh Life Act of the YearKuami EugeneHip Life song of the YearAmanfuor Girls/Quamina MP Viral Song of The YearDaavi ne ba / Kawula Biov / PatapaaGospel song of the YearAgbebolo / Celestine DonkorGospel Act of the YearDiana HamiltonGroup of the Year Dope NationReggae / Dancehall song of the YearPoverty / J. DerobieHip-Pop Song of the YearDon't be late / Kofi MoleProducer of the YearMOG BeatzBest Male Vocal PerformanceKiDiBest Female Vocal PerformanceEfyaAfrobeats/Afropop Song of the YearMea / Kelvyn BoyDigital Act of the YearShatta WaleAfrican Act of the YearTeniBreakthrough Act of the YearFameyeNext Rated ActSaareibaDJ of the YearDJ VyruskyOutstanding Achievement AwardsReggie RockstoneEwurama BaduDennis TawiahLife Performer of the YearSaminiAlbum of the YearMade in Ghana / Okyeame KwameMusic Video of the YearAmaarae
2021: 4th 3 Music Awards The fourth annual 3 Music Award show was held on 27 March 2021 at the Accra International Conference Center. The event was hosted by broadcasters Jay Foley and Naa Ashorkor.
List of Winners YearCategoriesWinner2021Artist (MVP) of the YearKiDiEP of the YearBlue / KiDiSong of the YearEnjoyment / KiDiHip Life/Hip Pop Act of the YearMedikalBest collaboration of the YearNo Dulling / Keche / Kuami Eugene Fan Army of the YearKumericansFemale Act of the YearDiana HamiltonRapper of the YearEno BaronyHigh Life song of the YearSobolo / StonebwoyHigh Life Act of the YearKuami EugeneHip Life song of the YearBumper / Sarkodie Viral Song of The YearPutuu Freestyle (Prayer) / StonebwoyMost Streamed Song of the YearY'abr3 / Kofi MoleMost Streamed Act of the YearMedikalBest Alternative Song of the YearComot / WorlasiGospel song of the YearAdom (Grace) / Diana HamiltonGospel Act of the YearDiana HamiltonGroup of the Year Dead PeepolReggae / Dancehall song of the YearWhy / Adina ThembiReggae / Dancehall act of the YearLarussoHip-Pop Song of the YearSore / Yaw Tog / O’Kenneth / City Boy / Reggie / Jay Bahd Producer of the YearMOG BeatzBest Male Vocal PerformanceAnadwo / King PromiseBest Female Vocal PerformanceAdom (Grace) / Diana HamiltonPerformer of the YearSarkodieWoman of the YearAdina ThembiEmerging Woman of the YearGyakieAfrobeats/Afropop Song of the YearEnjoyment / KiDiDigital Act of the YearEmpress GiftyAfrican Act of the YearDavidoBreakthrough Act of the YearMr DrewNext Rated ActMalcom NunaDJ of the YearDJ AromaMusic Legends Honorary AwardElder S.K. AppiahAlbum of the YearAnloga Junction / StonebwoyMusic Video of the YearFancy / Amaarae
2022: 5th 3 Music Awards
The 2023 edition of the awards was postponed as a result of financial difficulties, per a statement by the organizers.
See also
List Of Ghanaian Awards
References
External links Official Facebook Page