On a crisp autumn night in London, the Royal Regency was transformed into a glittering palace of music, as the Ghana Music Awards UK celebrated the best and brightest of Ghanaian talent on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
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.
![Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale and his team, including rapper Medikal [right], with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, and his team [left].](https://www.citinewsroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SHATTA-GOLD-PIX-350x250.png)
