The prestigious TurnTable Music Awards is set to make its mark on the music industry, celebrating outstanding achievements across various facets of music. The inaugural awards ceremony, scheduled for the 2nd of February, 2024, promises to be a momentous occasion recognizing the brilliance and innovation within the dynamic world of music.
About TurnTable Music Awards
TurnTable Music Awards is a digital award platform designed to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in music. From production and songwriting to live performances and contributions to music in film, these awards aim to honor the diverse talents that shape and elevate the global music landscape.
Award Categories:
The awards will span various categories, encompassing key areas of the music industry. Some of the highlighted categories include:
No. 1 Artiste:
The award honors the overall most successful artiste during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance across all platforms of music consumption in Nigeria (streaming + airplay).
No. 1 Song:
The award honors the overall most successful song during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance across all platforms of music consumption in Nigeria (streaming + airplay).
No. 1 Album:
The award honors the overall best-selling album during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance across all platforms of music consumption in Nigeria (streaming only).
No. 1 New Artiste:
The award honors the overall most successful ‘new’ artiste during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance across all platforms of music consumption in NIgeria (streaming + airplay). ‘New’ is described as an artiste that has never appeared in the top 100 of any previous year-end ranking.
No. 1 Producer:
The award honors the most successful record producer during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance across all platforms of music consumption in Nigeria (streaming and airplay).
No. 1 Music Video:
The award honors the most successful music video during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance on the premier video streaming platform in Nigeria.
No. 1 Record Label:
The award honors the overall most successful record company during the year in review. This is a data-backed category and the eventual winner is determined by performance across all streaming platforms in Nigeria.
Outstanding Achievement in Music in Film:
The award honors an individual(s) for the best use of music in a motion picture during the year in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team.
Outstanding Achievement in Live Performance:
The award honors an individual(s) for the best display of craftsmanship in live performance during the year in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team.
Outstanding Achievement in Executive Role in Music:
The award honors an individual(s) for the in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team.
Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting in Music:
The award honors an individual(s) for the best songwriting in music during the year in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team.
Outstanding Achievement in Engineering in Music:
The award honors an individual(s) for the best creation of a complete song/songs/albums and excellence in achieving balance with other songs during the year in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team.
Outstanding Achievement in Creative Direction in Music:
The award honors an individual(s) for excellence in creation and execution of ideas and brand development in music during the year in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team.
Comeback of the Year:
The award honors an individual(s) for the best return to form during the year in review. This is a jury-based category and the eventual winner is determined by a careful review process by the TurnTable jury team. This award is not limited to artiste.
Winners
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No. 1 Artiste: Asake
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No. 1 Song: “Lonely At The Top,” Asake
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No. 1 Album: ‘Work of Art,’ Asake
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No. 1 Music Video: “Who Is Your Guy (Remix)” Spyro & Tiwa Savage
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No. 1 New Artiste: ODUMODUBLVCK
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No. 1 Record Label: EMPIRE
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No. 1 Producer: Magicsticks
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Outstanding Achievement in Music in Film: Seni Saraki, P. Priime
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Outstanding Achievement in Live Performance: Tiwa Savage for her historic performance at the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla
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Outstanding Achievement in Executive Role in Music (2020 – 2023): Mobolaji Kareem for his appearance in the top 3 of every annual Power List revealed till date
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Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting in Music: Mbryo for his songwriting for several chart-topping singles including “Who Is Your Guy (Remix),” “Rush,” “Sability” and more.
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Outstanding Achievement in Engineering in Music: Magicsticks for his work as a mixing and mastering engineer on ‘Work of Art,’ ‘Mr Money With The Vibe,’ and ‘Unruly.’
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Outstanding Achievement in Creative Direction in Music: KVLT for their work on Victony’s rollout for the singles “Angellus,” “My Darling,” “Soweto (Remix)” and “Ohema.”
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Comeback of the Year: Kcee for being the first artiste with over two decades as a recording artiste to earn a No. 1 single in 2023 (with “Ojapiano”).