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Ghana Music Awards

Also known as: 2024 Ghana Music Awards · 2025 Ghana Music Awards · VGMA

2026-04-272026-09-14

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    A former Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year, he has consistently used his platform to champion global causes with UNICEF and the World Bank, including climate action, literacy, and youth empowerment.

    Exclusive Events Ghana unveil star-studded judges for 69th Miss Ghana auditions
  3. Joy Online

    I wrote about this in May 2019 following the chaos that erupted at the Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).

    THE LAW 101: Regulating the trigger- The legal boundaries of gun ownership, use obligations, and sanctions
  4. Joy Online

    Many Ghanaians first witnessed OgeeTheMC’s poetic side during the 2025 Ghana Music Awards, where he delivered a memorable spoken-word introduction ahead of Stonebwoy’s electrifying performance.

    OgeeTheMC earns praise for creative intro on Stonebwoy’s ‘Torcher 2’ album
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    In 2023, his song ‘Obiaa Boa’ won him Best Rap Performance in the Ghana Music Awards.

    Amerado back to hardcore rap; releases explosive single ‘Return of the Lunatic’
  7. Joy Online

    tars like MzVee, Asem, and OJ Blaq, so I chose fulfilment over money, and it turned out to be a beautiful journey.” Kuami Eugene also reflected on his achievements at Lynx, noting that he became the first artiste from the label to win Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards

    It’s possible to earn $100,000 monthly in music – Kuami Eugene
  8. April 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Since its inception in 2014, the Unsung Initiative under the Ghana Music Awards has grown into one of the country’s most reliable talent pipelines.

    How the TGMA Unsung stage delivered a record deal for Bosoma
  10. The Chronicle

    He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards and Artiste of the Year at the 2015 and 2024 Ghana Music Awards.[4] He is also a recipient of two Billboard plaques.

    Stonebwoy reveals he wanted to become a soldier before choosing music

Today

  1. Afenyo-Markin pays tribute to late gospel musician Bernice Offei

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has mourned veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei, who died at age 63, describing her songs as "sermons set to music" that carried faith and provided comfort to listeners. He noted her 2007 album Life won her Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Veteran gospel musician Bernice Offei reported missing in Accra

    Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, 63, has been reported missing after she was last seen on September 1 around Nyaho-Tamakloe Street, Agbogba in Accra, with her family appealing to the public for assistance.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ghanaian dancehall star Kaakie earns nursing doctorate, launches US mental health practice

    Dancehall musician Kaakie, born Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey, has earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice qualification and launched Kaylora Holistic Wellness & Recovery, a US-based mental health practice offering psychiatric, medication management, and therapeutic services including telehealth options. She studied nursing and midwifery at the University of Ghana before beginning her music career.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KiDi releases third studio album 'Where Do We Go From Here'

    Ghanaian artiste KiDi has released his 15-track third studio album Where Do We Go From Here on August 27, 2026, featuring collaborations with Sarkodie and Lasmid and marking a new chapter after a decade in music.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. YOMI BOIZ's 'CHIOMA' surpasses 300K Audiomack streams

    Ghanaian music duo YOMI BOIZ, University of Ghana-based cousins Locomotion and Kwaku Trappa, have reached 300,000 streams on Audiomack with their Afrobeat-Amapiano single "CHIOMA," a love anthem they created independently without label backing.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Patchbay Band shares journey on E Vibes program this August

    Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KiDi announces third studio album release for August 27

    Ghanaian musician KiDi has set August 27, 2026, as the release date for his third studio album, "Where Do We Go From Here," marking his return after two years of work on the project.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. R2Bees becomes 12th Ghanaian artist to hit 100m streams

    Ghanaian music duo R2Bees has surpassed 100 million global streams year-to-date across all major digital service providers in 2026, making them the 12th Ghanaian artistes to reach this milestone. Since their breakthrough in the late 2000s, the Tema-based pair have shaped Ghanaian pop, hip-hop and Afrobeat through collaborations with artists including Davido and Sarkodie.

    27 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Obaapa Christy calls 'Hyebre Sesafo' her all-time favourite song

    Gospel artiste Obaapa Christy has revealed that 'Hyebre Sesafo', a song that holds special significance from her musical journey, remains her all-time favourite throughout her two-decade career. She describes it as spirit-filled and credits it with sparking her love for music and blessing her life.

    15 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. PR takes time; artistes should not expect overnight results

    Empress Neeta advises artistes that PR is a long-term process requiring patience and consistency, not an immediate switch that produces instant streams, followers, or ticket sales. Success in music builds through steady credibility and visibility over time, not viral moments or single press features.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Exclusive Events Ghana announces judges for 69th Miss Ghana auditions

    Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled a panel of judges for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competition runs under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy" and seeks young women with intelligence, confidence, leadership qualities, and purpose-driven vision.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana's firearms law: registration requirements and penalties explained

    An article outlines Ghana's legal framework for gun ownership under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972, emphasizing that holding a firearm is a regulated privilege requiring mandatory registration with police and strict compliance with the law to avoid penalties including five years in jail.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. OgeeTheMC praised for creative intro on Stonebwoy's Torcher 2

    OgeeTheMC, Stonebwoy's official hype man, has drawn praise for his intro on the reggae-dancehall artist's Torcher 2 album, in which he incorporates song titles from the project into a poetic narration that sets the tone through commanding delivery and cinematic storytelling.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Amerado releases hardcore rap single Return of the Lunatic

    Ghanaian rapper Amerado has released 'Return of the Lunatic', produced by PO Beatx, marking his return to the fierce rap style that earned him nationwide recognition. The track features intense lyricism and aggressive punchlines, with Amerado reflecting on his journey and reiterating his determination to reclaim his place as Ghana's best rapper.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghanaian artistes can earn $100,000 monthly, says Kuami Eugene

    Musician Kuami Eugene says artistes in Ghana can earn as much as $100,000 monthly from music if they strategically diversify income sources through naming rights, performances, endorsements, streaming, and other opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. TGMA Unsung Initiative platform secures record deal for Bosoma

    The TGMA Unsung Initiative, which has launched careers for artists including MzVee, Kuami Eugene, and DopeNation, has helped emerging artist Bosoma secure a record deal following a performance at the 2026 edition's TGMA Xperience Concert in Koforidua.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Stonebwoy once dreamed of military career before music

    Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has revealed he initially dreamed of joining the military because of his love for discipline and order, before pursuing a music career. The award-winning musician is now CEO of Burniton Music Group and has won multiple international and domestic music awards.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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