Port Harcourt, Nigeria – September 2024 – The Galaxy Music Awards (GMA), the premier music awards platform, is thrilled to announce the theme for the new season: “The Unsung Heroes.” This year’s theme is designed to honor the behind-the-scenes talent that drives the music industry and recognize those who play crucial, often overlooked roles in creating Nigeria’s rich musical landscape.
Call for Entries
Alongside the theme, GMA is officially opening its Call for Entries to musicians, producers, and music professionals across Nigeria for consideration in the 50 award categories outlined. With the exciting addition of 15 new nomination categories, GMA 2024 will expand its recognition of talent, ensuring that every facet of the industry has a chance to shine.
Submission Guidelines
- Entries are open to all Nigerian artistes and music professionals.
- Submissions can be made online through our website: www.galaxymusicawards.com
- The deadline for entries is 1st October 2024
Award Categories
The full list of award categories includes:
- Album of the Year
- Artiste of the Year (Male)
- Artiste of the Year (Female)
- Best Collaboration
- Gospel Artiste of the Year
- Best Vocal Performance (Female)
- Best Vocal Performance (Male)
- Lyricist on the Roll
- Music Producer of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Best Gospel Album of the Year
- Choir of the Year (Port Harcourt)
- Next Rated
- Video Director of the Year
- Best Street Track
- Best Pop Single
- DJ of the Year (Male)
- DJ of the Year (Female)
- Radio Station of the Year
- Best Band
- Wild-shots Photographer of the Year
- Digital Music Platform of the Year
- Best Track in a Movie
- Songwriter of the Year
- Artiste Manager of the Year
- Best Art Cover for an Album/Single
- Music Blog of the Year
- Best New Artist of the Year
- Best Regional Artist (South)
- Best Regional Artist (West)
- Video Vixen of the Year (Female)
- Record Label of the Year
- Best Indigenous Sound
- Best Music Duo
- Best Alte Artiste
- Best Traditional Artiste/Record of the Year
- Music Publicist of the Year
- Contemporary Gospel Artiste of the Year
- GMA Brand of the Year
- Best Regional Artist (North)
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- GMA Fan Choice (Voted by fans at the live show)
- Ultimate Hype Champion
- Best R&B Song
- Music Video of the Year
- Best Rap Single
- Best Global Sound
- Best International Artist (Africa)
- Best Rap Artist of the Year
- Best Regional Artist (East)
With the introduction of these categories, GMA is broadening its scope, providing a more inclusive platform for the recognition of talent in the Nigerian music industry.
About Galaxy Music Awards
Since 2018, the Galaxy Music Awards has championed excellence in the music industry, recognizing talents from across Nigeria. Notable past winners include Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo, Omah Lay, and DJ Neptune, among others. GMA is known for adapting to the times, including a fully virtual edition during the 2020 pandemic.
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