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On 21 December 2021, the organizers opened the nomination portal, and was closed on 21 January 2022, shortly after it was recorded South
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On 19 March 2021, GMAA CEO Daniel Adofo told Music In Africa, “Our mission is to unite Africa through music. The scheme will also honor the hard work and dedication of various stakeholders in the music industry”. The event is composed of 30 categories.
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On 23 March 2021, Gabriel Myers Hansen, a writer for Music in Africa, highlighted the ceremony. At the opening edition of GMAA, held on 20 March 2021 in Ghana. The
Nigerian singer
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On 6 February 2021, Global Music Awards Africa took to their social media to unveil a 3D picture of the official plaque.
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On 22 May 2023, the organizers opened the nomination portal and closed on 4 June 2023, shortly after
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song "Touch It", won 'Record of the Year'. Album of the Year was won by the
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won 'Global Act of the Year', and his song "Greedy man", won 'Dancehall Song of the Year'.
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in Ghana. Due to COVID-19 regulations in Ghana, it was held virtually on 20 March 2021, at
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wins Global Female Act of the Year. According to
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The following are the present categories, unveiled on 21 December 2021.
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won the Hip Hop Artist of the Year award. While the
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