The Galaxy Music Awards (GMA) has officially unveiled the nominees for its 5th Edition, themed “Our Sound, Our Heritage.” The 2023 ceremony promises to be a grand celebration of talent, culture, and creativity, as the prestigious music platform prepares to go nationwide in 2024.
This year’s event will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Aztec Arcum, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria — marking the final regional edition before the awards expand into a national celebration.
Honoring the Best in African Music
The Galaxy Music Awards continues to recognize and reward exceptional artistry from Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions, celebrating the sounds that shape the nation’s cultural identity.
Over the years, GMA has honored some of Nigeria’s most celebrated talents, including Burna Boy, Odumodublvck, Mercy Chinwo, DJ Neptune, Omah Lay, GUC, Chike, The Cavemen, and Ric Hassani, among others.
This year’s nominees reflect a dynamic blend of established icons and rising stars — each representing the vibrance, diversity, and innovation of today’s African music scene.
Full List of 2023 GMA Nominees
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Duncan Mighty
Radio Station of the Year
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Cool FM
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Beat FM
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Soundcity FM
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Super FM
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Wave FM
Fan Choice (Retro)
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Soti
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Sky B
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Frank the Nero
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Kokor Mike
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M-Kaze
DJ of the Year
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DJ Neptune
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DJ Joenel
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DJ Dope Caeser
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DJ Savy
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DJ Kaydee
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DJ Rekii
Choir of the Year
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Potters Treasure
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Port Harcourt Music House
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Salvation Ministries
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Gateway Choir (Life Song)
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Kings Assembly Choir
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St. Cecelia Choir
Album of the Year
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I Am Dodo – Magnito
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True Love and Confession – Idahams
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Boy Alone Deluxe – Omah Lay
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Sincerely, Bnxn – Buju (Bnxn)
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I Told Them – Burna Boy
Artist of the Year
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Odumodublvck
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Magnito
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Omah Lay
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Bnxn (Buju)
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Burna Boy
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Flavour
Best Collaboration
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Gthree Miami ft. Erigga – E Sure for Me
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Flameice ft. Odumodublvck – Bipolar
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Aguero Banks ft. Dandizzy – Dreams
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King Jfly ft. Jikume – Bad
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OGC Maraji ft. Odumodublvck – Blessed Boy
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Christmas In Port Harcourt – Edizwinebar ft. Magnito, 2Slik, Legendary Suni, Hypeman Shooter & Bayum
Gospel Artist of the Year
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Prinx Emmanuel
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Victoria Orenze
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Ebuka Songs
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Moses Bliss
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Mr. M & Revelation
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Mercy Chinwo
Best Vocal Performer (Female)
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Salle
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Life-Size Teddy
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Rukmani
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Qing Madi
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Preye Itams
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Morravey
Best Vocal Performer (Male)
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Siki Boi
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Tchella
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Legendary Suni
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Ric Hassani
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Johnny Drille
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Kortrell
Lyricist on the Roll
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Preacher Kingz – Better Late Than Never
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Jeriq – 11/11
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Aguero Banks – Dreams
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Odumodublvck – Picanto
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Paypar Corleone – Emiliano
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Awesome HC – Motion
Rookie of the Year
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Stovia
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Life-Size Teddy
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Precious Marc
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Byran Bellz
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Melodi
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Qing Madi
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Kemuel
Best Alternative Song
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Wizard Chan – Earth Song
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Nissa – Higher
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Cavemen – Adaugo
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Kemuel – Away
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Somadinma – Citrus Tears
Producer of the Year
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Jimoh Soundz
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Killer Producer
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Young Jonn
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Dr Roy
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Chillz
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Mazi Spice
Best Pop Single
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Shallipopi – Men Mount
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Siki Boi – Miss You
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2Slik – Kolombo
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Chaleé Dip – Happen
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Boy Spyce – Folake
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Tenorship – Bakasi
Song of the Year
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Johnny Drille – Believe Me
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Odumodublvck – Declan Rice
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Omah Lay – Soso
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Bnxn (Buju) – Gwagwalada
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Flavour – Game Changer
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Young Jonn – Xtracool
Next Rated
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Marvel
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OGC Maharaji
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Rukmani
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Kortrell
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Wizard Chan
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Morravey
Best Street Track
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Shallipopi – Elon Musk
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Gthree Miami – E Sure for Me
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Magnito – Canada
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Odumodublvck – Picanto
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Ugocee – Man on Fire
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Speed Darlington – Bomb
Video Director of the Year
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Adasa Cookey
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T.G Omori
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Director Pink
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Dir Godwin (Kobo Lash)
Best Indigenous Sound
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Austin the Bull – Shey You Dey Wine Me
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Ugocee – Ife Nkili
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Kcee – Ojapiano
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Richman – My Wife Say
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Anyidons – Munachimso
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Kolaboy – Kolapiano
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Flavour – Game Changer
Best Band of the Year
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Soul Plus Band
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Revolution Band
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Band Hits
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Emergency Response
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Zap Squad
The Future Awaits
As GMA prepares for its national rollout in 2024, this year’s edition stands as a proud testament to the talent and diversity thriving across Nigeria’s music scene.
The Galaxy Music Awards 2023 isn’t just a show — it’s a movement that celebrates our sound, our story, and our heritage.
