Monrovia, Liberia | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The 2023 MTN Liberia Music Awards, held in Monrovia over the weekend, crowned Nuchie Meek with the prestigious Artist of the Year Award. The accomplished artist triumphed over notable competitors such as JZyNo, MC Caro, Fazari CIC, and J Slught. Nuchie Meek also secured additional accolades, including Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year, Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year.
JZyNo and Anitram emerged as other significant winners, each claiming three and two awards, respectively. The event showcased outstanding talent and celebrated the diversity of the Liberian music scene.
In the ‘International Artist of the Year’ category, Asake triumphed over formidable Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, and Ayra Starr.
Since its inception in 2014, the MTN Liberia Music Awards have been a platform to recognize and honor exceptional artists both in Liberia and beyond. The 2023 edition specifically acknowledged works released between August 2022 and July 2023, spanning over 20 diverse categories.
The full list of winners at the 2023 MTN Liberia Music Awards is detailed below:
Producer of the Year
- Dr. Base
Female Artist of the Year
- Anitram
Afropop Artist of the Year
- JZyNo
Reggae/ Dancehall Artist of the Year
- Beenieking BS2
Afropop Song of the Year
- ‘Butta My Bread’ – JZyNo
Video of the Year
- Go Low – Kobazzie
Traditional Gbema Song of the Year
- ‘Talk It’ – J Borbor
Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year
- ‘Buh Lah Lie?’ – Nuchie Meek
Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year
- Nuchie Meek
Video Director of the Year
- Sayou Tequah
New Artist of the Year
- Anitram
Gospel Artist of the Year
- Jesse Prat
Male Artist of the Year
- Nuchie Meek
International Artist of the Year
- Asake
Collaboration of the Year
- Butta My Bread – JZyNo
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Dope Zulu
DJ of the Year
- DJ American
Song of the Year
- Butta My Bread – JZyNo
Group of the Year
- Soul Fresh
On-Air Personality of the Year
- O’Neal Roberts
Album of the Year
- My Way – MC Caro
Artist of the Year
- Nuchie Meek
