- YEN.com.gh has announced the winners for the 3rd YEN Entertainment Awards on Monday 16 September 2024
- Entertainment moguls like Nana Ama McBrown, Ras Nene (Dr Likee), Vivian Jill Lawrence and Black Sherif were among the winners
- Below is the full list of winners, which also includes some new names like TikToker Emma Ifeanyi
The 3rd YEN Entertainment Awards (YEAs 3rd edition) have been successfully concluded. Fans across the country voted for their favorite celebrities in various categories.
The prestigious awards, which recognize outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry, saw some of the biggest names in Ghanaian showbiz walk away with honours.
With 12 different categories, the program allowed enthusiastic supporters to vote for favorite actors, musicians, media personalities and other entertainers who significantly influenced their respective fields during the year under review.
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1. Actor of the Year – Ras Nene (Dr Likee)
Ras Nene, also known as Dr Likee, made many moves during the year and fans recognized his efforts, winning the award for the second time in a row.
He beat out Eddie Watson, Kyekyeku and Lil Win to win Best Actor of the Year.
2. Actress of the Year – Vivian Jill Lawrence (Abrewa Mafia)
Vivian Jill Lawrence was chosen as the favorite female thespian of the year under review, taking over from Nadia Buari.
She beat Joselyn Dumas, Naa Ashorkor Doku-Mensah and Tracey Boakye.
3. Male Artist of the Year – King Paluta
It is the time of King Paluta. The rapper-singer broke Black Sherif’s dominance in this category. Blacko had won in the first two editions.
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Paluta preceded Black Sherif, King Promise and TGMA AOTY Stonebwoy.
4. Female Artist of the Year – Gyakie
Gyakie was named Female Artiste of the Year for the second time, winning the accolade ahead of Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther and Sista Afia.
5. Most Stylish Male Celebrity – Black Sheriff
Black Sherif made waves with his fashion during the year. For this, fans voted him the most stylish celebrity.
He beat Harold Amenyah, James Gardiner and Stonebwoy to the award.
6. Most Stylish Female Celebrity – Nana Ama McBrown
For the third year in a row, actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has been voted the most stylish female celebrity.
Joselyn Dumas, Nana Akua Addo and Serwaa Amihere were her contenders.
7. Social Media Star (YouTube) – Kwadwo Sheldon
Kwadwo Sheldon has been dominating the Social Media Star (YouTube) category since the inception of the YEN Entertainment Awards.
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He tightened his grip on this edition, winning ahead of Father Ankrah, Wode Maya and Zionfelix.
8. Social Media Star (X/Twitter) – Kalyjay
Kalyjay beat Kenneth Awotwe Darko, Olele Salvador and Sneaker Nyame to win the Social Media Star award (X/Twitter).
9. Social Media Star (TikTok) – Emma Ifeanyi
Despite stiff competition from Asantewaa, Erkuah Official and Kofi Gabs, TikToker Emma Ifeanyi won the Social Media Star (TikTok) award.
10. Comedian of the Year – Abrewa Mafia (Vivian Jill Lawrence)
For her role as Abrewa Mafia, Vivian Jill Lawrence was voted Comedic Actress of the Year ahead of Ben South, Lekzy DeComic and OB Amponsah.
11. Dancer Of The Year – Endurance Grand
Endurance Grand received the most votes in the Dancer Of The Year category, beating Abigail Dromo, Afronita and Dancegod Lloyd
12. Changemaker Of The Year – Official Starter
For its work with Makola Market women in the Happy Town Project, Official Start won the Changemaker Of The Year award.
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Buzstop Boyz, Nana Tea and Wendy Boatemaa Ofori were his contenders.
Nana Tea highly rates the YEN Entertainment Awards
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that social media influencer Nana Tea had described the YEA as a premier awards programme.
Nana Tea, nominated in the Changemaker of the Year category at the 3rd YEN Entertainment Awards, said he was happy and honored because the nomination was an important recognition for his brand.
Source: YEN.com.gh