Iconic Ghanaian Reggae, Dancehall/Afrobeats artist Shatta Wale won the prestigious Artist of the Year award. He beat out a strong field of nominees, including Black Sherif, Piesie Esther, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and King Promise.

He also won the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year award beating stiff competition from Epixode, and Stonebwoy.

In recent years, the multiple-award-winning musician has made a concerted effort to expand his international reach.