VGMA 2023 Full List of Winners: Black Sherif Leads Ghana Music Awards Night
The 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA 2023) delivered one of the most defining moments in Ghana’s music history, with Black Sherif emerging as Artiste of the Year after a dominant run across the year.
Held at the Grand Arena in Accra, the awards celebrated the biggest songs, artists, and cultural moments shaping the Ghana music industry today.
But beyond the glamour, VGMA 2023 revealed a deeper shift, a new generation of artists taking control of the sound and narrative of Ghanaian music.
Black Sherif Wins Artist of the Year at VGMA 2023
Black Sherif’s victory placed him ahead of some of the most established names in the industry, including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, King Promise, and Camidoh.
His breakout year, powered by global hits like Kweku The Traveller, translated into both street dominance and international recognition.
This win confirms his position not only as a hitmaker but as one of the most influential Ghanaian artists of his generation.
VGMA 2023: Key Winners You Should Know
Here are some of the biggest winners from the night:
- Artiste of the Year: Black Sherif
- Most Popular Song of the Year: Kweku The Traveller – Black Sherif
- Album of the Year: 5 Star – King Promise
- Best New Artiste: Lasmid
- Best Gospel Artiste: Piesie Esther
- Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste: Sarkodie
- Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste: King Promise
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy
- Best African Artiste: Asake
These wins reflect the diversity of Ghana’s music ecosystem, from gospel and highlife to Afrobeats and hip-hop.
Full List of VGMA 2023 Winners
Artiste of the Year
Black Sherif (Winner)
Stonebwoy
Sarkodie
King Promise
Camidoh
KiDi
Piesie Esther
Joe Mettle
Most Popular Song of the Year
Kweku The Traveller – Black Sherif (Winner)
Record of the Year
Far Away – Gyakie (Winner)
Best Gospel Song
Waye Me Yie – Piesie Esther (Winner)
Best New Artiste
Lasmid (Winner)
Album of the Year
5 Star – King Promise (Winner)
Best Rap Performance
Amerado – Obiaa Boa (Winner)
Best Collaboration of the Year
Sarkodie ft. Black Sherif – Country Side (Winner)
Best African Artiste
Asake (Winner)
Best Highlife Artiste
Kofi Kinaata (Winner)
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
Stonebwoy (Winner)
Best Gospel Artiste
Piesie Esther (Winner)
Producer of the Year
MOG Beatz (Winner)
What VGMA 2023 Means for Ghana Music
VGMA 2023 was more than an awards night.
It marked a transition.
- A shift from legacy dominance to emerging voices
- A rise in genre fusion and storytelling
- A stronger connection between street culture and global audiences
Black Sherif’s success reflects a broader movement where authenticity, consistency, and digital reach now define success in Ghana music.
The Bigger Picture
The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards remain the highest recognition in Ghana’s music industry, honoring artists based on popularity, impact, and audience appeal.
And in 2023, the message was clear:
