Asem Tips Ayigbe Edem But Richie Says Sarkodie

Nominations for the 2010 edition of the biggest entertainment event of the Ghanaian calendar, the prestigious Ghana Music Awards have just been opened by Charter House, the event. However, there have been a debate as to 'who wins what' come Saturday April 10 th at the conference Centre. Though nomination is still on-going, Ewe rapper Ayigbe Edem and Sarkodie, a rapper who was recently signed on Akon's Konvict Music label are already being mentioned from all corners as two outstanding artistes who will slot out in the category 'Discovery of the Year' , a category Asem won last year. As spelt out by the organizers in the 'discovery of the year' category. The award goes to the artiste who made most impact with his/her first commercial release (Single/Album) during the year under review. The winner of that award is adjudged by the Selection Committee, Planning Committee and the general public as the most promising and talented new artiste. Both Sarkodie and Ayidge Edem have tasted mainstream success with their maiden album. As the debate rages on and the tongues wagging in anticipation of the potential winner come awards day, Asem who won the accolade last year after feuding off challenge from fellow hip lifers R2Bees, Wanlov the Kubolor, Klana, Richie and Gospel songstress Gifty Osei feels the best person to succeed him is no other person but Ayigbe Edem.