For the first time ever, The YUMIFM PNG MusiK Awards 2020 was broadcast live on radio.
The awards were for local artists who stood out during 2019 whose songs were most requested by listeners on 93 Yumi FM.
The Song of the year Category award was for songs that sat on the #1 spot during the Yumifm Top 20 countdown on Saturdays, #1 Spot on the Top 8@8 on weeknights and Top 4@4 on the weekdays.
The songs that were in the running for the Song of the year award were Avorong – Junky, Nambawan Blo Mi – McDonald Taila, Humble Huli – Ragga Siai and Mezzi – Mal Meninga Kuri.
Ragga Siai’s song Humble Huli which was recorded under Wexide Production took out this year’s YUMI FM PNG MUSIK Awards Song of the Year.
The song was done as a tribute to the current Prime Minister, James Marape.
Ragga Siai was surprised and pleased to have bagged this award.
“I am privileged and thankful for the award. Thank you so much to PNGFM and Yumi FM for recognising local artists and coming up with these awards. Thanks to everyone for supporting my music and my fans around the nation. Thanks so much”
Meanwhile the artists said he has recorded 4 new singles and more to be released come January 2021.