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YEMA Categories & Voting

Categories & Voting Processes

Category Awards

  • Best New Artiste

    Recognizing a young musician who has made a significant impact in the music industry with their debut work.

  • Best Male Artiste

    Honoring outstanding achievements by male artistes in various music genres.

  • Best Female Artiste

    Honoring outstanding achievements by female artistes in various music genres.

  • Best Group/Duo

    Acknowledging the talents of young groups and duos who have made notable contributions to the music industry.

  • Best Music Producer

    Recognizing the creative and technical skills of a music producer who has made significant contributions to the industry.

  • Best Music Lyricist

    Recognizing the creativity and impact of a lyricist who has written meaningful and resonant song lyrics.

  • Best Live Performance

    Acknowledging the energy, stage presence, and overall impact of a live performance.

  • Best Album

    Recognizing the artistic and technical excellence of a full-length album.

  • Best Most Popular Song

    Honoring the talent and skill of a young composer who has created outstanding music.

  • Best Music Video

    Honoring the visual creativity and production quality of a music video.

  • Best Disk Jockey

    Honoring an outstanding DJ with skills in predicting crowd preferences and mixing music seamlessly.

  • Best Dancer(s)

    Recognizing musicality, creativity, versatility, physicality, and technical skills in audience engagement.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

  • Significance

    Exceptional impact: Influence on the music industry, genre, or community.

  • Longevity

    A substantial body of work spanning many years.

  • Innovation

    Pioneering or innovative achievements in music.

  • Artistic Excellence

    Consistently high-quality music throughout their career.

  • Legacy

    Enduring influence on future generations of musicians and listeners.