eastern music awards

the eastern music awards (ema) is an award scheme specially created to honor excellence in creative art by hi5 entertainment. it is organized annually with support from pater, eastern musiga and other stakeholders. the awards scheme see to put more focus on music for industry players from the eastern region of ghana. the awards night every year features artists from various parts of the eastern region. the 4th edition of the eastern music awards took place on saturday, 19 december 2020.
background.
the eastern music awards were launched in 2017, with the first event taking place in koforidua on saturday 8 october 2017.
trophy/plaque.
the trophy/plaque presented to winners of the various categories has been modified and changed over the years. currently, the trophy is made of an acrylic glass guitar with ema on a wooden handle.
nomination process.
categories along with definitions are out doored every year prior to opening of nomination. artists, managers, record labels and stake holders are educated on the categories before they file for nominations. entries are received every year through the ema official website (www.easternmusicawards.com).
awards categories.
eastern music award for artist of the year.
artist of the year is the topmost award, given to the artist(s) adjudged by the academy, board and the general public as having the highest audience appeal and popularity. the artist(s) must have released a hit single/album during the year under review.

