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3Music Awards 2024 – The Grand Return!
After a hiatus in 2023, the much-anticipated 3Music Awards is back with a bang in 2024!
On September 28th, all roads will lead to The Palms Convention Center at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel for a spectacular night that celebrates the best of music, talent and culture in Africa. This year’s edition promises to be even more thrilling, packed with electric performances, star-studded appearances, and a robust lineup of nominees across various music genres.
Headlined by B&O with sponsorship from D’ussé, AT, Infinix, Alkians Entertainment World, SS World, Yango and Rhythmzs Africa, the 3Music Awards 2024 is themed Connecting Through Music, a theme highlighting how music serves as a unifying force across borders, languages and cultures. Spotlighting talents, the scheme’s categories showcase artistes across different strata of limelight.
This year’s 33 categories include :
AFROBEATS/AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR
AFROBEATS/AFRO POP ACT OF THE YEAR
AFRICAN SONG OF THE YEAR
AFRICAN ACT OF THE YEAR
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
ARTISTE (MVP) OF THE YEAR
BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG
BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
BREAKTHROUGH ACT OF THE YEAR
DIGITAL ACT OF THE YEAR
DJ OF THE YEAR
EMERGING WOMAN OF THE YEAR
EP OF THE YEAR
GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
GOSPEL ACT OF THE YEAR
GROUP OF THE YEAR
HIGHLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
HIGHLIFE ACT OF THE YEAR
HIPLIFE SONG OF THE YEAR
HIPHOP SONG OF THE YEAR
HIPLIFE/HIPHOP ACT OF THE YEAR
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
RAP PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
REGGAE/DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR
REGGAE/DANCEHALL ACT OF THE YEAR
SONG OF THE YEAR
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
VIRAL SONG OF THE YEAR
WOMAN OF THE YEAR and
NEXT RATED ARTISTE
Among the above exciting categories is the Afrobeats/Afro Pop Song of the Year, which features hits that have dominated airwaves and playlists over the past year.
These include BAD BOY by Lasmid, BROKEN HEART by DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene, CASE by Mr. Drew ft Mophty, HOSANNA by Banzy Banero, TERMINATOR by King Promise, GOODSIN by OlivetheBoy, LIKOR by KiDi ft Stonebwoy, RENT FREE by Gyakie and a few others. Each track has not only topped charts but also garnered massive love from fans globally, setting the stage for a heated competition.
For the African Act of the Year category, the competition intensifies with heavyweights – Asake, Burna Boy, Davido and Rema vying for the prestigious award. These artistes have had a monumental impact on the global music scene, pushing Afrobeats and African music further into the international spotlight.
Another exciting category is the Breakthrough Act of the Year, which includes Banzy Banero, DSL, King Paluta, Kwesi Amewugah, Maya Blu, Oseikrom Sikanii, SevenKizs, Xlimkid and more, whose infectious tunes have set them apart as the future of the African music scene.
Want to make sure your favourite artiste wins? Here is how!
You can vote by dialing *447*3# or via www.3music.tv/vote.
Tickets can be purchased via *920*63*33# or https://3musicawards.hapniin.com at 300ghc for regular, 400ghc for premium and table reservations available on 0266230324/0204000080.
The 3Music Awards has been a platform that not only celebrates musical excellence but also elevates the careers of artistes who continue to push boundaries and create groundbreaking music. After the break in 2023, its return is a beacon for both fans and artistes, signaling a fresh wave of entertainment, creativity and inspiration for the industry.

