The reputable, prestigious and most consistent SLAAM Awards has produced another resounding and dignified event on June 7, 2024 The 9th edition of the Sierra Leone Association of Artists and Musicians (SLAAM) Awards 2024 was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Maryland, USA, in a grand ceremony graced by prominent Sierra Leoneans from all walks of life.
The Maiden presentation of the U.S. President Joe Biden Lifetime Achievement Award in collaboration with Save the Nation, a non for profit organization that is founded by Amb Min Giileh and husband Dr Solomon Scholz was the highlight of the night. Presented by fellow board member Pastor David Vandy and Program director Sis Cordelia Sankoh. The Awards were presented to two reciepient organizations whose assistance to the development of Sierra Leone has been immense Mission 195 and education for Hope.
The lifetime honorees, legendary comedian Kinie Brima of professionals, renowned dramatist Mohamed Mansary (MOBB) and prolific award winning athlete Felix Sandy were all in attendance to accept their awards.
SLAAMs 2024 Presidents Choice were a well vetted unique breed of professionals whose accomplishments were beyond admirable as role models in their fields of service. Ms Yvonne E. Clark a beacon of humanitarian service to the world. Ms Alimatu B. Sangari-Sammarie, whose unfailing efforts in education, healthcare and mission work in Sierra Leone has made a mark in the lives of our future generations. Amb Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin whose leadership methodology has stood the test of time, And excelled coupled with humanitarian services. Mr Joseph Musa, who wholeheartedly applied finesse to his knowledge in engineering with global recognition from NIH, tagging him as a professional and exception to the norm. All of who were in attendance.
Special headline guest artists were the legendary Yok 7 along with Sierra Leone’s loved songstress Rozzy Sokota, who together gave a redention of some of their most popular songs. The event had the honor of International award winning Kenyan gospel singer Janet Otieno who flew in just for the awards, with Sierra Leone’s exceptional cultural fire dancer Stickman, Sis Cordelia Sankoh, and many more . All spear head and led that night by phenomenal MCs King Milan Bangura of SLBCs Musical Mix and award winning actress Winstina Taylor.
The nomination and voting process was overseen by the SLAAM Planning Team to ensure that only the best candidates are considered for the awards. Over the past eight years, the event has seen significant participation, with 300k votes cast in six days on the event website in 2023, and this year amidst unavoidable technical glitches
Here are the winners of the SLAAM Awards 2024:
Best Legendary Artist – Famous
Best Rapper – Xzu-B (Wan Salone)
Best Song of The Year – One Life by Famous
Best Music Video – ‘My Hood’ by Speedo’o
Best Album of The Year – ‘Cool J’
Best Collaboration – ‘Freetown’ by Incredible JJ feat. Drizilik
Best Male Artist – Drizilik (Finesse)
Best Female Artist – Licious Kay – ‘Follow Me’ feat. Bobby P Soyea Askante
Best Cultural Artist – Licious Kay
Best New Artist – Isat (Bend)
Best Gospel collaboration – ‘Forever’ by Steven Wonder feat. Juliet
Best Gospel Rapper – Minister B (Hallelujah)
Best Male Gospel Artist – Minister B (Hallelujah)
Best Female Gospel Artist – Yenki Lady (Flozybel remix)
Best New Gospel Artist – Steven Wonder (Follow Follow)
Best Child Act – Leonus Di Genius (Any How E Be)
Best Diaspora Organisation – The Sierra Leone Nurses Association North America
Best School Alumni – The Sierra Leone Grammar School
Best DJ – DJ Lincoln
Best Humanitarian – Sahid Autism Foundation
Best Social Media Influencer – King Tommy
Best Book Writer – David Moinina Sengeh (Radical Inclusion)
Best Comedian – Mammy Thomas
Best Sports Personality – Ibrahim B. Sesay (Vidic) – Bai Bureh Warriors FC
Best Foreign Movie – The Break-up
Best Sierra Leone Director – Malvin Success Kanteh (In Our City)
Best Sierra Leonean DOP – Idriss Josancy Missai (Delivery Van)
Best Sierra Leone Lead Actress – Thelma Samantha Godwin (The Scuffle)
Best Sierra Leone Lead Actor – Al-Idris Bailal Kamara (Aminata)
Best Sierra Leone Movie – ‘The Scuffle’
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