Rising star Flamebwoy delivered a standout moment at the Upper East Music Awards 2025, emerging as the night’s biggest winner with an impressive sweep of major categories.
Held under the banner of Happy Man Bitters, the annual awards celebrated excellence across the Upper East Region, with Flamebwoy firmly at the center of the spotlight.
A Clean Sweep for Artiste of the Year
Flamebwoy’s dominance was undeniable, clinching the coveted Artiste of the Year title alongside multiple wins, including Digital Act of the Year, Album of the Year, HMB Most Popular Song of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, and Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year.
The achievement marks a defining moment in his career, solidifying his position as one of the region’s leading voices.
Adding to the milestone, the CEO of Happy Man Bitters announced that Flamebwoy will be sponsored for a media tour in Accra, a strategic move aimed at boosting his national visibility and expanding his reach across major platforms.
Other Big Winners on the Night
Beyond Flamebwoy’s dominance, several artistes also made their mark across various categories.
Highspirit Seg secured Afrobeatz Song of the Year, while Fasetwo took home both Best Video of the Year and Gospel Song of the Year.
Obed Psych impressed with a double win, claiming Male Vocalist of the Year and Best Rap Performance of the Year.
In the hip hop categories, Nambawan earned Hip Hop Song of the Year, while Gingsen was crowned Hip Hop Artiste of the Year.
Recognizing Industry Contributors
The awards also celebrated key industry players behind the scenes. DJ Kings was named DJ of the Year, while DJ Smart picked up Industry Person of the Year.
Emerging talent Terminator won New Act of the Year, with Ayizam taking Record of the Year. Kimibeatz was recognized as Sound Producer of the Year.
In the gospel and collaboration categories, Phil Mak won Gospel Artiste of the Year, while Jojo Iyel secured Best Collaboration of the Year.
Digital and Creative Excellence
The digital and media categories highlighted the region’s growing creative ecosystem. Ambitious GH was named Blogger of the Year, while Ringdollar won UE Influencer of the Year.
Quamiejay earned MC/Hypeman of the Year, and Apodita was crowned Female Vocalist of the Year.
Dance collective Dream in Motion Dance Crew took home Best Dance Performance, while Rekordz was recognized as Northern Act of the Year.
Spotlight on Upper East’s Rising Influence
The 2025 edition of the Upper East Music Awards once again showcased the depth of talent emerging from the region. With initiatives like the Accra media tour for Flamebwoy, stakeholders remain optimistic about bridging the gap between regional and national recognition.
As Ghana’s music industry continues to evolve, platforms like UEMA are proving vital in spotlighting new voices and expanding the country’s creative reach.
