Following its triumphant return, the 2024 B&O 3Music Awards delivered unexpected thrills, both in performances and award wins. One of the evening's most hotly contested categories was Digital Act of the Year, evidence of how digital platforms have revolutionized the Ghanaian music industry. With a stellar lineup of nominees, this category was packed with fierce competition, showcasing the most influential and digitally savvy artistes of the moment.
The nominees for Digital Act of the Year included a who's who of Ghanaian music heavyweights:
Medikal walked away with the coveted Digital Act of the Year award. Known for his savvy use of social media to engage fans and his ability to create viral moments, Medikal’s win was a nod to his mastery of the digital landscape.
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Having parted ways with Empire, Yaw Tog revealed that going independent has been a challenge but one that gives him freedom and ownership. “It’s a crazy journey. You have to raise everything by yourself capital, budget, everything. But I like to be in control.”, he divulged.
“She started supporting when I said I wanted to do music,” he said with a smile. “She was giving me cash…” As difficult as growing up in the spotlight was, Yaw Tog admits that public expectations were often overwhelming. He says, “I think people thought I was like 30 years old…the pressure was too much.”
“This grant recognises the power of festivals to create meaningful global connections, and we are super excited to be at the forefront of it all” said Evan Eghan, Founder of Accra Indie Filmfest.
Ghanaian artiste Demmi was a guest on the Morning Bite segment of 3Music TV’s Culture Daily show, where he opened up about his evolving journey in the music industry and the diverse experiences shaping his artistry
“…we just landed in the industry without knowledge, we realized that this is capital intensive and we didn’t have all that money…” she mentions, further noting how monies spent were not made back also because she was a new artiste and people were unwilling to buy copies.
One day, she said, ‘Diana, take a look!’ I realized she had only one breast. She told me she was going back to the doctor because he said it was a 50/50 chance of survival. Sadly, she didn’t make it,” she recalls.
Two friends, Jeffrey(Lil Pui) and Big Ghun(Obolo Tui), sacked from their respective jobs, try different small businesses (kebab grilling, trotro driving, barbering, car washing) but all fail. Then tragedy: Jeffrey loses his grandmother, his biggest supporter. Her death motivates them to keep pushing.
Using Shatta Wale as an example, Ricky says “…Shatta Wale’s PR is strong, he doesn’t do marketing…” Further elaborating Shatta’s PR to endear himself to fans, he added “…what Wale did with the whole Lamborghini thing is PR not marketing…
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