The organisers of the MTN Liberia Music Awards (MLMAs) are calling for nominations ahead of the 2021 edition of the annual ceremony. Nominations are open for songs, DJs, artists or groups, videos and videographers. To be eligible for nomination at the 2021 MLMAs, Liberian artists or their representatives must register and submit their works here.
The deadline for nominations is 3 August.
The awards scheme was founded in 2008 with the goal of promoting and celebrating outstanding musical achievements by Liberian artists and other music stakeholders based in Africa and the diaspora. Afropop act Eric Geso is the reigning MLMAs Artist of the Year.
The awards platform will recognise work in the following categories:
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year
Traditional/Gbema Artist of the Year
Gospel Artist of the Year
Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year
Afropop Artist of the Year
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Song of the Year
Afropop Song of the Year
Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year
DJ of the Year
Producer of the Year
Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Album of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
MTN Viewer’s Choice Award