YEN Entertainment Awards in Ghana: All the nominees

The organisers say the scheme, launched in 2022, will continue recognising local artists and their impact on Ghanaian entertainment. This year’s edition will honour outstanding feats across 12 categories, including musicians, actors, dancers, social media influencers, and comedians. It will celebrate work done in 2024.

This edition will feature a jury of experts from broadcasting, music, journalism, and influencers to select nominees, but the final decision will be made through a month-long, free online voting process, which closes on 12 September.

Last year, singers Black Sherif and Gyakie emerged among the winners. This year, they have also secured nods in the music categories alongside the likes of King Promise, Stonebwoy, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther and Sista Afia.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Male Artist of the Year

• Black Sherif
• King Paluta
• King Promise
• Stonebwoy

Best Female Artist of the Year

• Diana Hamilton
• Gyakie
• Piesie Esther
• Sista Afia

Dancer of the Year

• Abigail Dromo
• Afronita
• Dancegod Lloyd
• Endurance Grand

Actor of the Year

• Dr Likee (Ras Nene)
• Eddie Watson
• Kyekyeku
• Lil Win

Actress of the Year

• Joselyn Dumas
• Naa Ashorkor Doku-Mensah
• Tracey Boakye
• Vivian Jill Lawrence

Most Stylish Female Celeb

• Joselyn Dumas
• Nana Akua Addo
• Nana Ama McBrown
• Serwaa Amihere

Most Stylish Male Celeb

• Black Sherif
• Harold Amenyah
• James Gardiner
• Stonebwoy

Social Media Star (YouTube)

• Father Ankrah
• Kwadwo Sheldon
• Wode Maya
• Zionfelix

Social Media Star (X)

• Kalyjay
• Kenneth Awotwe Darko
• Olele Salvador
• Sneaker Nyame

Social Media Star (TikTok)

• Asantewaa
• Erkuah Official
• Emma Ifeanyi
• Kofi Gabs

Comedian of the Year

• Abrewa Mafia
• Ben South
• Lekzy DeComic
• OB Amponsah

Changemaker Of The Year

• Buzstop Boyz
• Nana Tea
• Official Starter
• Wendy Boatemaa Ofori