… 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. …
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Diana Hamilton — Ghanaian gospel musician crowned Best Gospel Artiste at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards for her hit single "Aha Ye."
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… 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 MensahBlack 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… 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 TGMAsDiana 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… 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 historyDiana Hamilton The world came to Ghana on May 1, to experience another spirit-filled Christian worship at the Katon Praise 2026 held at the Ghud Park in Accra. …
Diana Hamilton, Sinach, Phil Thomson Take On Katon Praise… Wendy Shay is nominated alongside Medikal, Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie in the Artiste of the Year category. …
It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie Rockstone- April 2026
… Diana Hamilton’s inclusion feels more like a late addition than a central storyline. …
27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truthsDiana Hamilton exchanging pleasantries with the Chief of Staff while Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost looks on Celebrated gospel minister, Diana Antwi Hamilton, made last Sunday a memorable day as she staged a surprise performance at the Lovereig …
Diana Hamilton Stages Surprise Performance At Lovereign Bible Church
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Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor
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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.
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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.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
19 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Sunday 10 May
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 →
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
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
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
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
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
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 →