RuffTown Records has made history at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, becoming the first label to earn Artiste of the Year nominations for two different female artistes.
At the heart of this milestone is the label’s founder and executive producer, Ricky Nana Agyemang, popularly known as Bullet. He now stands as the first producer in Ghana to guide two female acts to such a prestigious recognition.
Leading the charge this year is Wendy Shay, whose strong showing across multiple categories highlights her continued rise in the industry. She has secured nominations for Artiste of the Year, Album/EP of the Year for Ready, and Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste.
Her hit song “Crazy Love,” featuring Olivetheboy, is also in the running for Most Popular Song of the Year, Best Afrobeats Song, and Collaboration of the Year.
On the international front, her single “Too Late Remix (2.0)” featuring Bedjine, Phina, and Guchi has earned a nomination for International Collaboration of the Year, further underscoring her growing global reach.
This achievement builds on the legacy of the late Ebony Reigns, RuffTown’s first breakout female star. With hits such as “Poison,” “Sponsor,” and “Maame Hwɛ,” Ebony helped redefine the place of women in Ghana’s music industry.
Her rise began with an Unsung Artiste of the Year nomination in 2016, before she made history in 2018 by winning Artiste of the Year at the VGMA, along with Afropop Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
Together, the achievements of Ebony Reigns and Wendy Shay underline RuffTown Records’ growing influence in elevating female talent to the top tier of Ghana’s music scene.
The label’s success reflects a deliberate push to empower women in music—setting a new benchmark and shaping the future direction of the industry.