Local singer Sailas Kania best known by his stage name Saii Kay was thankful to be recognised as a nominee but even happier as he was announced the Best male artist in the category at the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards ceremony. "Thank you PNGFM and Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards for this award." "A big Thank you also to my producer NC Nhates for helping me with recording and producing the songs that our fans love." Meanwhile Raylinda Ruth Mura bagged the Best Female Artist of the year award. "I'm mostly shocked but happy for this award. Thank you so much to listeners and the YFMPNGMA team for this recognition."