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Diana Antwi Hamilton

Also known as: Gospel Minister, Diana Hamilton

Gospel musician crowned Best Gospel Artiste of the Year at 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, known for hit single "Aha Ye."

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Hamilton has opened up about the importance of seeking permission before performing or reproducing songs by other artistes.

    “I don’t want trouble”- Diana Hamilton opens up about using other people’s songs
  3. Daily Guide

    Diana Hamilton The reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Gospel Artiste of the Year, Diana Hamilton, is set to stage a spirit-filled musical concert dubbed “The Experience” at Columbus, Ohio in the United States.

    Diana Hamilton Announces ‘The Experience’ Concert, Columbus
  4. Joy Online

    The standout moments came from Enam and gospel heavyweights Piesie Esther and Diana Hamilton, who suddenly reminded viewers what clear sound quality feels like.

    TGMA 27: Glitter, glory and Ghana’s longest night of “one more award”
  5. Daily Guide

    Diana Hamilton GOSPEL MINISTER, Diana Hamilton, has received great reviews from viewers of the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) following her spirit-filled performance on the night.

    Diana Hamilton Delivers Top Performance At TGMA Night
  6. Joy Online

    Other award winners on the night include Kofi Kinaata, Wendy Shay, Moliy, Stonebwoy Enam, Kojo Blak, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, Davido, Strongman and Keche, among others.

    Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMA
  7. Joy Online

    The Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song category featured strong competition from notable gospel acts including Ewura Abena with Ebefa, Diana Hamilton featuring Ntokozo Mbambo and Elder Mireku on Aha Ye (The Good Place), Ready by Scott Evans, Stamina by Kofi Karikari, and Yehoda

    Kofi Owusu Peprah dedicates TGMA award to late father, Rev. George Owusu Mensah
  8. Daily Guide

    Black Sherif Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards after beating competition from Medikal, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie and Diana Hamilton.

    Black Sherif Is 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The Year
  9. Joy Online

    r (Iron Boy) Songwriter of the Year (Sacrifice) Best Hiphop Song (Where Dem Boys) Best Afropop Song (Sacrifice) To secure the crown, the Konongo Zongo native also had to outshine a formidable field of nominees, including Medikal, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie and Diana Hamilton

    Black Sherif crowned Artiste of the Year again at 2027 TGMAs
  10. Joy Online

    Diana Hamilton, the powerhouse of contemporary African gospel, has been crowned the Best Gospel Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

    Diana Hamilton reclaims throne as Best Gospel Artiste of the Year at 27th TGMAs
  11. Joy Online

    Eighth is Diana Hamilton. The gospel queen who completed the breakthrough Joe Mettle started.

    26 editions, 10 names; Ranking the longest Artiste of the Year nomination streaks in TGMA history

Monday 25 May

  1. Diana Hamilton emphasizes seeking permission for other artists' songs

    Award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamilton has stressed the importance of obtaining permission before performing or reproducing songs by other artists, citing instances where she sought approval from original songwriters before using their work.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Gospel artiste Diana Hamilton announces Columbus concert October 2026

    Reigning TGMA Gospel Artiste of the Year Diana Hamilton will stage "The Experience" concert in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The concert follows the success of the Ghana edition and will feature worship, praise, and fellowship, though supporting artistes have not yet been announced.

    20 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 14 May

  1. TGMA 27 awards ceremony showcases Ghana's music industry glamour

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Diana Hamilton praised for standout performance at 27th TGMA

    Gospel minister Diana Hamilton received positive reviews for her spirit-filled performance at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, where she performed five of her hit songs and won Best Gospel Artiste of the Year. Content creators and viewers highlighted her live band performance and costume coordination as standout moments of the night.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah wins TGMA award, honors late father

    Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah won the Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his hit song Big God Afro, which he dedicated to the memory of his late father, Rev. George Owusu Mensah.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Sherif wins 2026 TGMA Artiste of the Year award

    Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 10 May

  1. Black Sherif wins Artiste of Year award at 2027 TGMAs

    Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, marking his second time winning the industry's highest honour. The 24-year-old won five awards total, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, and outpaced competitors including Medikal, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Diana Hamilton wins Best Gospel Artiste at 27th TGMA

    Diana Hamilton has been crowned Best Gospel Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on 9 May 2026 in Accra. Industry analysts attribute her victory largely to the success of her hit single 'Aha Ye (The Good Place)', featuring Ntokozo Mbambo and Elder Mireku.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Sarkodie holds record with 11-year TGMA Artiste of Year nomination streak

    Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Gospel stars perform at Katon Praise 2026 event in Accra

    Gospel ministers including Diana Hamilton, Sinach, Phil Thompson, and Joe Mettle performed at the free Katon Praise 2026 event held at Ghud Park in Accra on May 1, which aimed to unite Christians worldwide through spirit-led praise.

    4 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 3 May

  1. Reggie Rockstone backs Wendy Shay for TGMA Artiste of the Year

    Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has endorsed Wendy Shay's bid for the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards' Artiste of the Year award, saying it would be "a beautiful story" if she won, though he acknowledged other nominees like Medikal are also deserving.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 27th Ghana Music Awards navigates venue downsizing amid industry scrutiny

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Gospel singer Diana Hamilton performs surprise visit at Lovereign Bible Church

    Celebrated gospel minister Diana Hamilton staged a surprise performance at Lovereign Bible Church, where she met head pastor John Winfred, founder of the Young Ministers Network International. The meeting came after a viral video showed Pastor Winfred singing Hamilton's songs.

    28 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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