By Sandra Asante
The 1st ever edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards was held at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly[AMA] auditorium on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
It is a prestigious award scheme which is dedicated to celebrating, recognizing and rewarding exceptional talent in comedy.
The event recognized the outstanding comedians in Ghana, including Lekzy Decomic, Clemento Suarez, OB Amponsah, AKA Ebenezer, and many others, who were honored for their contributions to the comedy scene.
Additionally, a special honorary award was presented to the legendary Hon. Fritz Baffour. The event was further enriched by performances from artists like Jupitar, Apaatse, Alapta wan etc. adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the evening.
It was an unforgettable occasion, showcasing the incredible talent and humour that Ghana has to offer.
CHECK FULL LIST OF THE WINNERS:
CHECK FULL LIST OF THE WINNERS:
Comic Cartoonist/Animator of the Year
a. Tales of Nazir – Louis Cage
b. Tilapia the Cartoonist – WINNER
c. Hay Toons – Jerry Hay
d. Akosua the Cartoonist
e. Adventures of Dingo – KS STUDIOS
f. Abonsam Cartoons – Bright Ackwerh
Comedy Skit Act of the Year
a. MJ the Comedian -WINNER
b. Bombo Marley
c. David Entertainer
d. Vivian Gil Lawrence
e. Comedian Waris
f. Made In Ghana
g. Bismark the Joke
h. Seniorman Layla
i. Aka Ebenezer
j. Jeffery Nortey
k. Erquah Official
l. Kyekyeku
m. SDK Dele
Most Popular Comedian of the Year
a. Clemento Suarez
b. OB Amponsah – WINNER
c. Foster Romanus
d. Lekzy Decomic
e. Jacinta Ocansey
f. DKB
g. Aka Ebenezer
Comedy Theatre/Play Act of the Year
a. Jeneral Ntatia
b. Docter So
c. Clemento Suarez – WINNER
d. Efua Dell
e. William Odartey
f. Gideon Amoako (Ntim Nation)
g. Foster Romanus
Comedian of the Year
a. OB Amponsah
b. Foster Romanus
c. DKB
d. Clemento Suarez
e. Jacinta Ocansey
f. Lekzy Decomic – WINNER
g. Ebenezer Dwomoh
h. Aka Ebenezer
Comedy Actor of the Year
a. Enock Darko
b. Berma Bediide
c. Aka Ebenezer – WINNER
d. Bismark the Joke
e. Don Little
f. Jeffery Nortey
g. Kyekyeku
h. Jeneral Ntatia
Comedy Actress of the Year
a. Vivian Gill Lawrence
b. Efua Dell
c. Gyimidi
d. Maame Esi Forson
e. Roselyn Ngissah – WINNER
Comedy Discovery of the Year
a. Kwame Obed
b. Comedian Unknown
c. Papayaw Ataamle
d. Small Pitah
e. Kwaku Forty – WINNER
Comic Influencer of the Year
a. Comedian Waris – WINNER
b. Mj the Comedian
c. Foster Romanus
d. Jeneral Ntatia
e. Felicia Osei
f. Clemento Suarez
g. Jacinta Ocansey
h. Made In Ghana
i. Erkuah Official
j. OB Amponsah
k. SDK Dele
Comic Media Personality of the Year (Radio/TV)
a. Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah – Peace FM
b. Dan Kweku Yeboah – Peace FM – WINNER
c. Kwame Oboadie – Adom FM
d. Geovani Caleb – 3fm/TV3
e. Papa Shamo – Onua FM
f. Kwabena Marfo – Peace FM
g. Felicia Osei – Onua FM
h. Oliver Kahn “Ship Dealer” – Pure FM
i. Mr. Katah – Pure FM
Student Comedian of the Year
a. Mr. Laughter – KNUST – WINNER
b. Comedian Oneside – HTU
c. Kwame Obed – BYU Pathway, Salt Lake USA (Online)
Unsung Comedian of the Year
a. Comedian Manuel – WINNER
b. Ranzy Ray
c. Pilato GH
d. Comedian Alowess
e. Kobby Clef
f. Jephter Opoku
g. Mr. Quist
h. Nsebere Gerald
i. Ken Decomic
j. Comedian Icon
k. Paper The Comic – Ho
Slapstick Comic Act of the Year
a. Sam Qweeku
b. Father Ankrah – WINNER
c. Eyiram Comedy
d. Official Kuwani GH
e. Freedom Official
f. Ekuarh Official
Comedy Club of the Year
a. Comedy Bar
b. 2927 Comedy Club – WINNER
c. Paper Comedy Club – Ho
d. Laugh In the Golden City – Kumasi
Comedy Series of the Year (TV/Online)
a. The Osei’s – Akwaaba Magic
b. Party Office – Akwaaba Magic – WINNER
c. Tanko Villa – Akwaaba Magic
d. Prophet Baddo – Lynx TV (YouTube)
Comedy Program of the Year (TV/Radio/Online)
a. Around the World (Peace FM) – Kwabena Marfo
b. Asongolee Show (Dadi FM) –
c. WMT Show (Pluzz fm/3fm) – OB Amponsah & Lekzy
d. Time with the Ship Dealer (Pure FM) – BKB & The ship dealer
e. Half Serious Show – GH One TV – WINNER
f. ARH – Asaase 98.5 (Kumasi)
Female Comedian Of The Year – Jacinta Ocansey WINNER
Comic Mc/Orator Of The Year – Okokobioko WINNER
Comic Music Act Of The Year – Ajeezay WINNER
Comedy Special Of The Year Can Pain Message – Lekzy Decomic WINNER
Comic Cartoonist/Animator Of The Year – Tilapia The Cartoonist WINNER
Standup Comedian Of The Year – Lekzy Decomic WINNER
Comedy Event of the Year (Play/Show/Theatre)
a. Kumasi Comedy Show – E Hub
b. Comic & Comedy – JPS Comm & Superfam Network
c. Laugh It Off – Parrot Mouth – WINNER
d. The Valentine Laughter Show – Image Bureau
e. The Hahaha Show (Tarkwa) – Osid Production
f. Alomo Gyata – Superfam Network
g. New Year Comedy Show – Ecstasy Entertainment
h. Father Bernard – Nyansapor Productions
i. Run for Your Wife – April Prod. & Image Bureau
j. Romanus Incomplete – Romanus Empire
