The Galaxy Music Awards (GMA) is a prestigious music awards institution dedicated to honoring exceptional talent across diverse music genres and industry roles — including artistes, producers, songwriters, DJs, video directors, and other creatives who shape the sound and culture of contemporary music.

The first edition of the Galaxy Music Awards was held in 2018, marking the beginning of what has grown into a respected annual celebration of music excellence.

Winners at the Galaxy Music Awards emerge through a structured, transparent process:

Nomination Phase – Eligible works released within the defined year-in-review period are submitted or considered for nomination.
Curatorial Review – A Faculty of Curators and industry professionals carefully review submissions and determine official nominees based on artistic merit, impact, and relevance.
Voting / Selection Process – Depending on the category, winners are decided either through voting or through jury-based assessment.
This multi-layered approach ensures credibility, fairness, and industry relevance.

The number of nomination categories varies slightly by year. On average, the Galaxy Music Awards features about 35 categories, spanning: – Major awards (e.g., Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year) – Genre-based awards – Technical and creative awards – Industry and special recognition awards

Voting Categories: Winners are determined through votes, which may include public participation and/or industry voting platforms.
Non-Voting Categories: Winners are selected solely by the GMA Faculty of Curators based on predefined criteria such as technical excellence, artistic quality, innovation, and overall contribution.

This distinction ensures both popular opinion and professional judgment are properly represented.

The Year-In-Review refers to the official eligibility window within which music releases must fall to qualify for nomination. Only songs, albums, videos, or projects released during this specified period are considered for the current award season.

Yes. An artiste can be nominated in multiple categories in the same award year, provided the work meets the eligibility criteria for each category. Multiple nominations reflect the breadth and impact of an artiste’s contribution within the year under review.

The GMA Plaque represents a spaceship conveying stars into the galaxy through music and creativity. It symbolizes the journey of artistes and creatives whose talent transcends boundaries, carrying their sound, stories, and influence into the wider cultural galaxy. The plaque reflects innovation, elevation, and the limitless reach of music as a universal language.

The designer of the GMA Plaque is Mr. Kingsley Matthews and Founder Azubuike Stanley. While the design is proprietary to the Galaxy Music Awards, the plaque reflects the brand’s identity, prestige, and commitment to artistic excellence.

The GMA Plaque is crafted using durable, premium materials, designed to reflect quality, permanence, and prestige — befitting the honor it represents.

The GMA Plaque is crafted using durable, premium materials, designed to reflect quality, permanence, and prestige — befitting the honor it represents.