In recent years, Ghana has emerged as a hotbed of talent in the African music scene. With its unique blend of highlife, hiplife, and Afrobeat, Ghanaian music has captured the attention of fans around the world.
The BET Awards, one of the most prestigious music awards in the world, has recognized the talent and contributions of Ghanaian artists by awarding them various accolades over the years.
Here is a list of some of the most notable BET Award winners from Ghana.
Sarkodie:
Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo, is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is widely considered one of the best rappers in Africa and has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.
Sarkodie has won the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa twice, in 2012 and 2014.
Mr. Eazi:
Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr. Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
However, he was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria to a Ghanaian mother and a Nigerian father.
Mr. Eazi has been influential in popularizing Banku music, a fusion sound that originated in Ghana. In 2020, he won the BET Award for Best International Act.
Stonebwoy:
Livingstone Etse Satekla, known professionally as Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist.
He is also an actor and a CEO. Stonebwoy won the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa in 2015.
MzVee:
Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, known by her stage name MzVee, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress.
She has won several awards, including the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa in 2016.
R2Bees:
R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife duo composed of Faisal Hakeem (Paedae da Pralem) and Rashid Mugeez (Mugeez).
The group has won numerous awards, including the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa in 2013.
D-Black:
Desmond Kwesi Blackmore, known by his stage name D-Black, is a Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur. He has won several awards, including the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa in 2011.
It is obvious that the BET Awards have been instrumental in recognizing the immense talent of Ghanaian artists and their contributions to the African music scene.
Sarkodie has emerged as the most decorated BET Award winner in Ghana, having won the award twice.
In addition to his BET Award wins, Sarkodie has received 107 awards from 191 nominations, including 25 Ghana Music Awards, making him one of the most successful musicians in Ghana.
It is undeniable that Sarkodie is the biggest artist in Ghana today. His music has gone beyond Ghana to reach international heights. He has gained a lot of popularity and made a lot of money as well.
Furthermore, veteran Ghanaian music producer, Appietus, has proclaimed that Sarkodie is the fastest rapper in Ghana, solidifying his position as one of the greatest rappers on the continent.
In addition to Sarkodie, Ghana has produced several other talented rappers, including Manifest, Black Sheriff, Kwesi Arthur, Medikal, Strongman, TeePhlow, Joey B, and Kofi Mole.
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