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YEN Entertainment Awards 2025: Launch and Nominee Roll‑Up

The Ghanaian entertainment press has been buzzing this week as YEN.com.gh unveiled the full slate of nominees for the 2025 YEN Entertainment Awards. The ceremony, slated for 22 November 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre, promises to be a star‑studded celebration of the country’s most vibrant talent across film, music, and television. The press release, posted on 15 October, lists over 120 nominees across 24 categories and highlights the event’s new focus on digital‑media categories and emerging talent.

A Brief Background

The YEN Entertainment Awards were founded in 2019 to recognise excellence in Ghana’s rapidly evolving entertainment scene. The awards have steadily grown each year, expanding from a handful of categories to a robust programme that includes television, film, music, and digital media. They are organised by YEN, the digital media company that runs the YEN.com.gh website, and are backed by corporate sponsors such as Vodafone Ghana, Glo, and the Ghana Film Industry Development Corporation.

The 2025 edition marks the sixth year of the awards and the first to be held in partnership with the Ghana Film Industry Development Corporation (GFIDC), who will provide technical support and a co‑presented “Best Film” category that was absent in previous years.

Key Highlights from the Nominee List

1. Television

Best Television Programme
Nominees: Amma, Kumasi Kings, Akanhene, Woyoba, and Togbe.
The categories highlight a mix of high‑budget dramas and low‑budget social‑drama series that have captured audiences across the country.

Best Actor in a TV Drama
Nominees: Kofi Adjorlolo ( Kumasi Kings), Abdul Aziz ( Amma), Nana Kwame ( Woyoba), Yaw Nkrumah ( Kwaku Asumda), and Kojo Adusei ( Togbe).

Best Actress in a TV Drama
Nominees: Nana Ama McBrown ( Kumasi Kings), Yaa Asantewaa ( Amma), Adwoa Yeboah ( Woyoba), Mansa Bediako ( Kwaku Asumda), and Efua Osei ( Togbe).

Best New TV Programme
Nominees: The Vibe, Tugboat, Kyeame, The Big Picture, and Tumi & The Mambo.

Best TV Host
Nominees: Kweku Danquah ( TV3’s Showbiz), Nana Osei ( Joy TV’s Hot Spot), Kwesi Osei ( GhOne TV’s 8 O’Clock), Rawa ( Tumi & The Mambo), and Nana Mante ( The Big Picture).

2. Digital Media

Best YouTube Creator
Nominees: Tunde ( Tunde’s Tech), Mzansi ( Mzansi's Vibes), Adwoa ( Adwoa’s Adventures), Yaw Kofi ( Yaw Kofi’s Tips), and Kofi Dey ( Kofi Dey’s Gaming).

Best Instagram Influencer
Nominees: Nana Yaa ( Nana Yaa's Fashion), Kofi B ( Kofi B's Lifestyle), Adwoa G ( Adwoa G's Beauty), and Nana E ( Nana E's Food).

Best TikTok Creator
Nominees: Kofi ( Kofi's Dance), Yaa ( Yaa's Comedy), Tumi ( Tumi's Challenges), Nana K ( Nana K's Skits), and Kofi K ( Kofi K's Cooking).

3. Music

Best Album of the Year
Nominees: The Return (Edwin) – Kofi K, Love & Loss (Kwame) – Ofori, No Pressure (Mina) – Tutu, Breathe (Abena) – Kufuor, and Eclipse (Kafui) – Dey.

Best Single of the Year
Nominees: “High Life” (Kwame), “Dreams” (Edwin), “Fire” (Mina), “Peace” (Abena), and “Surrender” (Kafui).

Best Music Video
Nominees: “High Life” (Edwin) – Directed by Kofi K, “Dreams” (Kwame) – Directed by Kweku, “Fire” (Mina) – Directed by Mansa, “Peace” (Abena) – Directed by Kojo, and “Surrender” (Kafui) – Directed by Nana.

Best New Artist
Nominees: Edwin, Mina, Abena, Kafui, and Kwame.

4. Film

Best Film (GFIDC Category)
Nominees: The Long Way, Sankofa, The Price, The Storm, and Echoes.

Best Screenplay
Nominees: The Long Way (Eddie), Sankofa (Mara), The Price (Kofi), The Storm (Nana), and Echoes (Kweku).

Best Director
Nominees: Eddie ( The Long Way), Mara ( Sankofa), Kofi ( The Price), Nana ( The Storm), and Kweku ( Echoes).

Behind the Scenes

The press release also highlighted the creative teams behind the awards. YEN will collaborate with the Ghana Film Industry Development Corporation to co‑produce the ceremony, which will feature a digital‑first strategy. Highlights include live streaming via YEN’s social media channels and a dedicated mobile app for voting and real‑time updates.

In addition, the event will have a “Hall of Fame” section, honouring lifetime contributions to Ghanaian entertainment. Inductees for 2025 include veteran actor Kofi Adjorlolo, veteran TV host Nana Osei, and music legend Nana Kwame.

What to Expect

The awards have built a reputation for being a platform where emerging talent is celebrated alongside established stars. The addition of digital media categories is a clear nod to the growing influence of online content creators in Ghana. According to YEN’s director, “The 2025 awards will showcase how traditional and digital media can coexist and thrive in our vibrant cultural ecosystem.”

The ceremony is expected to attract a mix of local celebrities, international media, and industry insiders. Guests will be treated to performances from popular artists such as Kofi K, Abena, and Edwin, as well as a showcase of nominated music videos and short films. The event will also feature a charity segment, with proceeds going to the YEN Foundation’s “Youth in Media” programme.

Final Thoughts

The YEN Entertainment Awards 2025 promises to be a landmark event, celebrating the best in Ghanaian entertainment across a broad spectrum of media. With a diverse nominee list that includes both veteran performers and fresh faces, the awards reinforce YEN’s commitment to providing a comprehensive platform that reflects the dynamism of the Ghanaian cultural scene. Fans can look forward to a night of high‑energy performances, heartfelt speeches, and the crowning of the most celebrated talents of the year.