Self claim dancehall king Shatta Wale luggage the maximum nominations for his paintings on ‘Already’ with Beyoncé. He receives nominated for three (3) awards such as Best Single, Best Collaboration and Artist of the Year (Africa).

Sarkodie receives nominated most effective as soon as and withinside the identical class for Best Artist of the Year (Africa) which includes Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Fally Ipupa, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Diamond Platnumz, Olakira, Falz The Bahd Guy, Vanessa Mdee, Joeboy and Darina Victry.

In the Gospel class, Diana Hamilton turned into nominated amongst The Kingdom Choir, Jahmene, The Spirituals Choir, Called Out Music, Phillipa Hanna, Lurine Cato and Carla Jane.

From the diaspora, Ghanaian-UK emcee Kofi Stone additionally takes the spot for Best Newcomer with the likes of Dutchavelli, Ardee, Backroad Gee, A1 & J1, Central Cee, French The Kid, Olakira, Lex Amor, Jaz Karis, Pa Salieu and Ling Hussle.

The Urban Music Awards (UMAs) celebrates its 18th anniversary this year (2021) in London, UK. The rite is likewise held yearly in USA, France, Carribean and Japan.