JED'S BLOG

Cassper Nyovest was billed to perform at this year's VGMAs but for unknown reasons he won't be in Ghana for the awards. He made this known in a tweet,in reply to a blogger NYDJ's tweet about his possible absence. He thereby confirmed what NYDJ had put out. Below is a screen shot of what transpired on twitter;

Highlife Song of the Year Dada Hafco – Yebewu Nti KiDi – Thunder Shatta Wale – My Level Kumi Guitar – Betweener Kwesi Arthur – Woara King Promise – CCTV feat Sarkodie & Mugeez Adina – Killing Me Softly Kuami Eugene - Wish Me Well WINNER:Kuami Eugene-Wish Me Well Hiplife Song of the Year Medikal – Ayekoo feat King Promise Sarkodie – Can’t Let You Go feat King Promise Quamina MP – Wiase Ye De Remix feat Kwesi Arthur & Yung C DopeNation – Eish Flowking Stone – Blow My Mind Stonebwoy – Kpoo Keke feat Medikal, Kwesi Arthur & Darko Vibes Yaa Pono Obiaa Wone Master feat Stonebwoy Strongman – Baby Girl feat Kuami Eugene WINNER:Stonebwoy-Kpoo k3k3 Gospel Song of the Year Joyce Blessing – I Swerve You KODA – Hosanna I.K Aning – Bobolebobo Joe Mettle – My Everything Obaapa Christy – W’asua Me Bethel Revival Choir – Agba Dza Diana Hamilton – Mo Ne Yo WINNER:Diana Hamilton-Mo Ne Yo Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Maccasio – Dagomba Girl feat Mu

Experienced broadcaster and events compère,Kwame Sefa Kayi will host the 20th edition of the VGMAs tonight. Earlier,reports were rife that he had turned down an initial offer to host the much coveted award scheme but in an interesting twist of events,he had made a U-turn and decided to hold the fort on the big night.He will,however, have a co-host in the fast-rising media practictioner, Berla mundi. He brings to the table vast experience having hosted the awards from 1999 through to 2007. Confirmed hosts for the red carpet are host of 3FM Drive,Giovani Caleb and Sika Osei.

Nominees for the 2019 BET Awards has been released and to the chagrin of many Ghanaians,no Ghanaian musician is nominated for an award. Nevertheless,Cardi B led the pack with 7 nominations,followed by Drake and Nipsey Hussle up for a posthumous award. Our Nigerian counterparts,Mr Eazi,Burna Boy and Teni got nominations for their works the previous year. Below is the complete list; Best Female R&B/Pop Artist BEYONCÉ ELLA MAI H.E.R. SOLANGE SZA TEYANA TAYLOR Best Male R&B/Pop Artist ANDERSON .PAAK BRUNO MARS CHILDISH GAMBINO CHRIS BROWN JOHN LEGEND KHALID Best Group CHLOE X HALLE CITY GIRLS LIL BABY & GUNNA MIGOS THE CARTERS Best Collaboration 21 SAVAGE FT. J. COLE                                 "A LOT " CARDI B & BRUNO MARS                            "PLEASE ME" CARDI B FT. BAD BUNNY & J BALVIN       "I LIKE IT" H.E.R. FT. BRYSON TILLER                           "COULD'VE BEEN" T