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Heritage Promotions, organizers of the annual Central Music Awards (CMA), have officially unveiled the nominees for the 15th edition of the awards scheme. Heritage Promotions announced the nominees online on Friday, September 25, 2026, after concluding the nomination and assessment processes for the 2026 edition. According to the CMA Academy Calendar for August 2025 to August 2026, 261 nominees have been shortlisted across 36 award categories from 381 nomination applications received from the 22 districts of the Central Region. This year’s edition marks the 15th anniversary of the Central Music Awards, which continues to provide a platform for recognizing, celebrating and promoting outstanding musical talent and creative excellence from the Central Region. The highly anticipated Artiste of the Year category features Kwesi Taadi, Kojo Vypa, Yhaw Fargo, Skyty Nero, Koffi Tome and Okintoe, who will compete for the coveted award. As part of the 15th anniversary celebrations, the winner of the New Artiste of the Year category will receive a GH¢5,000 cash prize, generously sponsored by Candyman Lucas Mensah, Founder of the Central Music Awards. The main awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Centre for National Culture (CNC), Cape Coast, where distinguished musicians, industry stakeholders, creatives, media professionals and music enthusiasts are expected to converge to celebrate the achievements of the region’s music industry. Ahead of the awards night, the CMA will host a Hip-Hop Cypher featuring nominees in the Rapper of the Year category. The initiative is expected to provide a platform for nominees to showcase their lyrical abilities and creativity. The 3rd edition of the CMA Campus Tour will also be held at a selected Senior High School in the Central Region. The initiative is designed to inspire, motivate, and empower young people while providing an avenue to identify and showcase emerging creative talents. The 15th edition of the Central Music Awards promises to be a significant celebration of the region’s music, creativity, and cultural heritage. Join Heritage Promotions and the Central Music Awards Academy as we celebrate, honour, and recognize outstanding musical talents from across the Central Region. The full list of nominees is as follows: CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS 2026: FULL LIST OF NOMINEES FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 1.Akasii – Ahomaso 2.Mena Srekubea – Obeye 3.Empress Christy – Asesa CAMPUS ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 1. Qwophi Celebrity – UEW 2. Koby Sam – UCC EMERGING ARTISTE OF THE YEAR 1.Kobydebrymo – Daben 2.Maameyaa Wells – Space 3.Big Maafo – Forever 4.Rasfam – Sika Puduo …
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