The first edition of Ghana�s first ever reggae and dancehall awards, BASS Awards was held at the National Theatre on Saturday, July 6 with Samini topping with 3 gongs. He won Artist of the Year, Dancehall Artist of the Year and Performer of the year.
The ceremony which saw an even spread of awards among the most visible reggae and dancehall acts in Ghana since 2010 was filled with exciting performances from the likes of Jupitar, Na U, General Marcus, Black Prophet, Knii Lante, Kaakie, Stonebwoy and many others. Here is the full list of winners.
Most Popular Reggae Song Of The Year
Edem (Ghetto Arise)
Most Popular Dance Hall Song Of The Year
Trigmatic (Hold Yuh)
Discovery of the year
Jupitar
Collaboration /Dancehall Song
Stonebwoy/ Samini (Climax)
Collaboration / Reggae Songs
Blakk Rasta/ Jah Amber ( Our Africa)
Alternative Song of the year
Joe Mettle � (I Am Yours)
Female Vocalist
Kaakie (Toffee Pon Tongue)
Male Vocalist
Mugeez (Am Done)
Album Of The Year
Iwan (My Time)
Best African Act ( Reggae /Dancehall)
2Face Idibia � Nigeria (Rain Drops)
Producer Of The Year
Kill Beatz (Time Bomb)
Yaa Asantewaa Award (Record Of The Year)
Knii Lante (Rocky Road)
Riddim Of The Year
Forget Rhythm by Jam master J
Kwame Nkrumah Award (Artiste Of The Year)
Samini
Best Performer (Reggae/Dancehall)
Samini
Best Song Writer (Reggae/Dancehall)
Rocky Dawuni (African Reggae Fever)
Best Dancehall Artiste
Samini
Best Reggae Artiste Of The Year
Sherif Ghale
Music Video Of The Year � Reggae
Na U (Independent Day)
Music Video Of The Year(S) � Dancehall
Natural Face (So High)
Lifetime Achievement Award (Reggae/Dancehall)
1. Root Anabo
2. Felix Bell
Source: ameyawdebrah.com
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