FILM
This portion of the EAA recognizes filmmakers and movie actors, relative to their contribution to the development of the Ghanaian film industry through movies and international features. It targets all facets of cinematography, film making, film artistry and social media presence, in the year under review.
Ghanaian Movie of the Year
- Chasing Lullaby
- Savannah
- Charade
- Us In Between
The Ghanaian Movie of The Year is adjudged by the EAA Academy, as the movie that would have attracted the highest level of public reception and critical acclaim. Premiere numbers, streams and general public sentiment about the film shall all be considered.
Female Actor of the Year
- Lydia Forson - Us In Between
- Gloria Safo - Us In Between
- Anita Erskine - Chasing Lullaby
- Joselyn Dumas - Tenants Of The House
- Roselyn Ngissah - Charade
The Female Actor of the Year is adjudged by the EAA Academy as the female actor who exhibited prowess in technically interpreting her role in a particular movie released in the year under review. Public reception and critical acclaim shall also be considered.
Male Actor of the Year
- Mawuli Gavor - Ponzi
- Adjetey Annan - Us In Between
- Prince David Osei - Contaminated
- Anthony Woode - Savannah
- James Gardiner - Chasing Lullaby
The Male Actor of the Year is adjudged by the EAA Academy as the male actor who exhibited prowess in technically interpreting his role in a particular movie released in the year under review. Public reception and critical acclaim shall also be considered.
Film Director of the Year
- Shirley Frimpong - Us In Between
- Kobi Rana - Savannah
This award goes to the film director, who would have exhibited outstanding direction and artistic interpretation of a film released in the year under review.
Best Picture
- Us In Between
- Chasing Lullaby
- Savannah
- Charade
This award is adjudged by EAA Academy as the film with the most outstanding picture aesthetics.
MUSIC
This focuses on awarding artiste(s) who have churned out singles, EPs, Albums, records and other musical bodies of work, within the Ghanaian music space. Reasonable consideration is given to their interpretation of their chosen musical genre, as well as their contribution to the growth of the Arts and Entertainment industry of Ghana. Their live performances, curated tours or projects, social media presence and influence in the year under review shall also be examined.
Best Female Artist
- Gyakie
- Sefa
- Abiana
- Cina Soul
- Diana Hamilton
- Amaarae
- Wendy Shay
The Female Artist of the Year is adjudged by the EAA Academy as the female Ghanaian musical artist who released a song, an EP or album in the year under review. She must have gained prominence through airplay, online streaming views and must have won the hearts of music enthusiasts and critics, with her outstanding stagecraft and performances.
Best Male Artist
- Stonebwoy
- Black Sherif
- KiDi
- Kuami Eugene
- King Promise
- Sarkodie
- Fameye
The Male Artist of the Year is adjudged by the EAA Academy as the male Ghanaian musical artist who released a song, an EP or album in the year under review. He must have gained prominence through airplay, online streaming views and must have won the hearts of music enthusiasts and critics, with his outstanding stagecraft and performances.
Song of the Year
- Praise - Fameye
- Echoke - Sefa Ft.Mr. Drew
- 2nd Sermon - Black Sherif
- Touch It - KiDi
- Forever Remix - Gyakie Ft. Omah Lay
- Sad Girlz Luv Money - Amaarae Ft. Moliy
- Yeeko - Okyeame Kwame Ft. Kuami Eugene
The Song of the Year is the song adjudged by the EAA Academy as the song with the highest level of public reception and critical acclaim, in the year under review.
Album of the Year
- Sarkodie - No Pressure
- Abiana - Alemle Lala
- Cina Soul - For The Times we Lost
- Akwaboah - Lighthouse
- Joe Mettle - Experience
- R2Bees - Back 2 Basics
- KiDi - Golden Boy
The Album of the Year is the album adjudged by the EAA Academy as the album, which embodies the highest number of hit songs, with quality production and indisputable artistry. The Album of the Year should also have attained the highest level of public reception and critical acclaim, in the year under review.
Best Music Video
- King Promise - Slow Down
- Stonebwoy - Ariba Ft. Focalistic
- Akwaboah - Ensesa
- Jay Bahd - Y3 Y3 Dom Ft. Various Artistes
- Mr. Drew - Mood
- KiDi - Touch It
- Amaarae - Sad Girlz Luv Money Ft. Moliy
The Best Music Video award goes to the video with the best pictures and storyline. The strength of the cinematography and the all-round production quality shall be of utmost importance, in this category. It gives credence to the artistic qualities of the video, without much consideration of album sales or chart positions.
Cultural Troupe of the Year
- Kwan Pa Band
- Legon Palmwine Band
- Kae Dabi Kete/Adowa Group
- Edzordzinam Boborbor
This award goes to the cultural ensemble that would have become more visible, through performances and/or recordings, in the year under review.
SPORTS
This area of the EAA focuses on the recognition of sports men and women in all branches of sports, as well as sports administrators who have been instrumental or who have significantly influenced the development of the Ghanaian Sports Industry and Social Media community, in the year under review.
Sportsman of the Year
- Benjamin Azamati - (Atheletics)
- Samuel Takyi - (Boxer)
- kamaldeen Sulemana - (Footballer)
- Mohammed Salisu - (Footballer)
- Salifu Ibrahim - (footballer)
- Abieku Jackson - (Swimming)
- Daniel Afriyie Banie - (Footballer)
The Sportsman of the Year is a male personality in the field of sports, who would have excelled in the year under review and affected his society positively, while having succeeded at inspiring others through Sports.
Sportswoman of the Year
- Evelyn Badu - (Footballer)
- Janet Egyir - (Footballer)
- Grace Asantewaa - (Footballer)
- Deborah Acquah - (Athletics)
- Sandra Owusu Ansah - (Footballer)
The Sportswoman of the Year is a female personality in the field of sports, who would have excelled in the year under review and affected her society positively, while having succeeded at inspiring others through Sports.
ONLINE MEDIA
This award goes to any media personality whose works online have projected the Arts and Entertainment sector, through articles/write-ups, videos and still images.
Online Creator Of The Year
- Ronnie Is Everywhere - Instagram
- Zion Felix - Youtube/Instagram
- Wode Maya - Youtube
- KalyJay - Twitter
- Kwadwo Sheldon - Youtube
- Asantewa - Tiktok
- Elorm Beenie - Blogger
WRITING & POETRY
This acknowledges the contribution of writers in respective social fields or settings and the impact of their work on the society. Their intellectual work is subjected to scrutiny in tandem with copyrights and publishing regulations (both hardware and software) as well as online in the year under review. It must also be noted that where the writers are concerned, the period under review may range between two (2) to five (5) years, at the discretion of the organisers and the EAA Academy.
Best Author – Prose, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction
- Captain Prince Amoabeng - The UT Story: Humble beginnings
- Okyeame Kwame & Annica Nsiah Apau - Love Locked down
- Daniel McKorley - The Path of an Eagle: Despair, Hope & Glory
- Hondred Percent - Logoligi Locomotion
- Emma Ofosua Donkor - I Wish You Courage In the Night Season
- Gheysika Agambila - The Shrinking Bowl
- Yaw Sumpah Okyere - Be the Difference
This award goes to a single writer of one or more of the literary genres of Prose, Poetry or Creative Nonfiction, who has released a piece of work, or a body of work, within the stipulated period under review. The winner must have distinguished himself/herself through his/her creative choices, prosaic technique, thematic focus and stylistic risks. The EAA shall also consider public reception, sphere of distribution and critical acclaim.
Best Performance Poet
- WhoIsDeydzi
- Nana Asaase
- Akambo
- DaCosta de Poet
- Menaye
- Hondred Percent
This would be the Performance Poet who has performed at major shows and who has contributed immensely to the Poetry industry, in the year under review. The winner must have released/ published at least one popular Spoken Word track, or must have gained prominence through his/her outstanding stagecraft and performances. The Best Performance Poet must also have attained the highest level of public reception and critical acclaim, in the year under review.
EVENTS
This seeks to recognize events within the Events and Planning space, which would have been organized in the year under review. Credence is given to Event Organizers, Planners and Events held either physically or virtually and which may be considered to be outstanding, as well as the quintessence of best industry practice.
Event of the Year
- A Taste of Ghana
- Afrochella
- Around the World Festiva
- Fancy Gadam 1 Don Concert
- Made in Taadi
- Popular But Broke
- Pa Gya! - A Literary Festival
The award goes to the event that had the best stage, lighting and over-all best organization of the programme.
Event Host of the Year
- Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku
- David Germain Portfolio
- Anita Erskine
- Kojo Manuel
- Jerry Adjorlolo
- Kabutey My MC
- Giovanni Caleb
This award goes to the Master of Ceremony who confidently steers a high-profile event, keeps it lively and helps the event to achieve its intended purpose, to the admiration of all.
COMEDY
This focuses on awarding comedians who have distinguished themselves, within their field of endeavor. For this award, The EAA Academy shall consider the winner’s reasonable following and influence on social media, in addition to his/her contribution to the growth of the Ghanaian Comedy industry. Their works (i.e. comedy shows, events which they have hosted, special projects etc.) shall be vetted for viability, in the year under review.
Stand-up Comedian of the Year
- OB Amponsah
- Foster Romanus
- DKB
- Jerry the Comedian
- Lekzy Decomic
- Jacinta
- MJ the Comedian
The award goes to the comedian whose works of comedy, either from shows or skits, have generated a substantial level of excitement among the general public.
Comic Actor of the Year
- SDK
- Ras Nene
- Jeneral Ntatia
- Made in Ghana
- Wesley Kesse
- Janet Offei
- Comedian Waris
The award goes to the comedian whose works of comedy, either from shows or skits, stage plays have generated a substantial level of excitement among the general public.
PHOTOGRAPHY
This category causes people to stop and ponder over the many compelling images that may have caught their attention on Social Media and the internet in general, Billboards, in magazines and via other media. Those photographs would have been captured by talented and skilled photographers, who deserve to be recognised on a stage as mammoth as the Entertainment Achievement Awards.
Photographer of the Year
- Manuel Photography
- Steve Morrison
- Twins Don't Beg
- Opeimu kusi
- Frozzen Second Studios
- Micheal Aboya
- Focus and Blur
This award goes to the photographer, who would have distinguished himself/herself in the Art of Photography, within the year under review. His/Her work must be diverse and versatile, cutting across various genres of Photography. The EAA Academy shall consider the level of difficulty that may have been endured in order to capture a particular shot. Creativity, humanitarian value, application of technique, clarity of expression and uniqueness of concept are also some of the factors that would lead a photographer to win this category.
FASHION
This category focuses on celebrating excellence within the fashion industry and supporting the future pipeline of creative, fashion-focused talent. Primarily, it shall cover fashion designers and models.
Accessories Designer of the year
- Velma’s Accessories
- Selina Bebb
- HatboxCo
- Aphia sakyi
- Kor.le.Kour
- Myth House
This award goes to the designer whose work has projected accessories in the fashion industry, thereby commanding global presence with its creativity and commercial value. The EAA academy shall consider authenticity and the potential of the winner to amplify the Ghanaian and African voice, through fashion.
Female Designer of the Year
- Christie Brown
- Pistis GH
- RLuri Official
- Avonsige
- Nadrey Laurent
- Reve GH
- Mod.HQ
This award goes to the female designer whose work has made great impact on the Ghanaian fashion industry and beyond. The EAA Academy shall consider the designer’s level of public reception, critical acclaim and the designer’s track record of editorial and/or runway success, creative/ experimental projects, in addition to commercial success.
Male Designer of the Year
- Atto Tetteh
- Afriken by Nana
- Quophi Akotuah
- Yartel GH
- Brommon
- Abrantie the Gentleman
- JayRay Ghartey
This award goes to the male designer whose work has made great impact on the Ghanaian fashion industry and beyond. The EAA Academy shall consider the designer’s level of public reception, critical acclaim and the designer’s track record of editorial and/or runway success, creative/ experimental projects, in addition to commercial success.
Model of the Year
- Agneta Dzane
- Amisum Atebiya
- Grace Safo Kantanka
- Melonie Ledlum
- Nana Kwesi Asare-Boateng
- Richmond Owusu Ansah
- Gifty Boakye
This award goes to the male or female model, who, in the year under review, has dominated the industry. The winner’s influence must go beyond the catwalk and/or editorial pages and canvases.
ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY AWARD
This is the overarching award of the Entertainment Achievement Awards. It is adjudged by the EAA Academy, as the Entertainment Personality with the most outstanding influence in the year under review. The Entertainment Personality of the Year may come from any of the subcategories of the Entertainment industry.
- Black Sherif
- Sarkodie
- Stonebwoy
- Amaarae
- Giovanni Caleb
- KiDi
- OB Amponsah
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Presented to personality with long standing service to the development of their respective fields or industry, over the past decades. This category spotlights all aspects of life e.g. Musicians, Sound engineers, Actors and Actresses, Writers, Politicians (Who have demonstrated significant impact on the development of their respective constituencies and ministries), Sportsmen and Women, NGOs and more. During each review cycle of the EAA, the organizers and the EAA Academy shall agree upon one (1) special category that they wish to focus on. The category in question shall then be announced to the public.