Ghanaian songwriter and rapper, Kofi King Arthur popularly known as Kofi Kinaata has become the first artiste to win ‘Songwriter of the Year Award’ for three times at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).
This record was set after his hit song ‘Things Fall Apart’ emerged winner of the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ category at this year’s virtual award ceremony.
Kofi Kinaata, has, in the process, beaten the likes of Okyeame Kwame and Kojo Antwi who have won it only twice.
‘Susuka’ and ‘Confession’ won in the same category at the 2016 and 2017 VGMAs.
In a sharp tweet, Kofi Kinaata wrote: “First time in the history of VGMA, an Artiste has won the Songwriter Award for the 3rd time.Thanks to God and thanks to all my fans. #TeamMooove”.
First time in the history of #VGMAs! An artiste has won this Songwriter Award for the 3rd time ✌🏾+☝🏾= 3 Thanks to God! 🙏🏾 Thanks to all my fans worldwide. #TeamMooove pic.twitter.com/661PBKv9zK
— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) August 28, 2020
Gospel artiste Celestine Donkor won the Female Vocalist of the year.
This year’s VGMA is being held virtually for three days due to COVID-19.
A COVID-19 hero’s concert will be held on Sunday the final day of the event in honor of frontline workers.
