Kampala, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The nominations for the 2023 MTN Liberia Music Awards (MLMAs) were recently announced during an event held at Club Montserrado in Monrovia. The main awards ceremony is scheduled to take place later this year.
Established in June 2014, the MLMAs aim to recognize outstanding artists, not only in Liberia but also from the broader music scene. The 2023 edition is set to acknowledge works released between August 2022 and July 2023, encompassing more than 20 categories.
In the previous year, Afropop artist TeddyRide enjoyed significant success, clinching the prestigious Artist of the Year award. TeddyRide also secured three additional awards in categories such as Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year.
This year’s top nominees include JZyNo and Nuchie Meek with seven nominations each, MC Caro and Anitram with six nominations, and J Slught with five nominations.
For a comprehensive list of the nominees for the 2023 MTN Liberia Music Awards, please refer to the official awards platform.
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Gospel Artist of the Year
- David Mell
- Jesse Prat
- Berenice Blackie
- Nuchie Michael
- Paul Harding
Male Artist of the Year
- JZyNo
- J. Borbor
- Nuchie Meek
- Kizzy W
- J Slught
- L’Frankie
International Artist of the Year
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Asake
- Davido
- Ayra Starr
Collaboration of the Year
- Butta My Bread – JZyNo
- Buh Lah Lie – Nuchie Meek
- Cheetah – Anitram
- Chemo Slow Down – King Dee
- Oh My Love – J Slught
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Dope Zulu
- Owezzy
- JAIISB
- Tito Gee
- King Sao Boso
- CO.Z
DJ Of The Year
- DJ Nelly
- DJ American
- DJ Spesh
- DJ Mo
- DJ Supreme
Song of the Year
- Baby – MC Caro
- Buh Lah Lie? – Nuchie Meek
- Butta My Bread – JZyNo
- Don’t Give Up On Me – CIC
- Talk It – J. Borbor
Producer of the Year
- Dr. Base
- Kellzbeat
- Flexzbeat
- Extreme Beat
- DuBlack
- Rap Kid Beats
Female Artist of the Year
- MC Caro
- Anitram
- Lortonio
- Faithvonic
- Gusee
Afropop Artist of the Year
- J Slught
- JZyNo
- Stunn
- Kobazzie
- Kizzy W
- Anitram
Reggae/ Dancehall Artist of the Year
- AK Feelings Man
- Beenieking BS2
- CanC Queen
- Shatta Capone
Afropop Song of the Year
- ‘Butta My Bread’ – JZyNo
- ‘Celebrate’ – J Slught
- ‘Medicine’ – Stunn
- ‘Something Big’ – L’Frankie
- ‘Cheetah’ – Anitram
Video of the Year
- Go Low – Kobazzie
- Butta My Bread – JZyNo
- Cheetah – Anitram
- Don’t Give Up On Me – CIC
- Vibe – Barsee
Traditional Gbema Song of the Year
- ‘Modern Old Skool Mash Up’ – Teacher Kolokwa
- ‘You Will Get It’ – Flexzbeat
- ‘Ayaaah’ – Barsee
- ‘Talk It’ – J.Borbor
Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year
- ‘Buh Lah Lie?’ – Nuchie Meek
- ‘Chamo Slow Down’ – King Dee
- ‘Baby’ – MC Caro
- ‘Something Big’ – L’Frankie
- ‘Stick 8 There’ – Fazari
Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year
- Nuchie Meek
- King Dennis
- Barsee
- MC Caro
- Dat Way Ezzy
- Fazari
Video Director of the Year
- Jackie Russ
- Kenzo Debo
- Sayou Tequah
- A. Charles
- Young Imaging
New Artist of the Year
- King Dennis
- A. Wood
- J. Borbor
- Anitram
- King Dee
- Dat Way Ezzy
Group of the Year
- Soul Fresh
On-Air Personality of the Year
- DJ Crucifix
- DJ Weezy
- Shizzle
- DJ J Mark
- O’Neal Roberts
Album of the Year
- Definition – Joeim and Jazzy
- Trouble Coming – King Dennis
- The Bitter Root Promo Tape – CO.Z
- The Departure – Fazari
- Just Another Tape – Tito Gee
- My Way – MC Caro
Artist of the Year
- JZyNo
- MC Caro
- Nuchie Meek
- Fazari
- CIC
- J Slught
