… Known for his own brand of “coastal music” that blends Afrobeats with alternative R&B, he has since released projects including his debut EP ‘LOST’ in 2020 and has collaborated with acts like Amaarae, KiDi and Juls. …
… Most Popular Song of the Year: Diana Hamilton – ‘Aha Ye’ competes against Shatta Wale – ‘Street Crown’ and ‘Shoulder’ featuring Medikal, and Kojo Blak – ‘Excellent Remix’ and ‘Gymnastic’ featuring KiDi. …
Ghanaian musician KiDi’s WDWGFH album listening party came off successfully in Accra on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together industry colleagues, music lovers and members of the media. …
… Despite the cost, he believes international shows are necessary for artistes, particularly established names, because of the opportunity to connect directly with their audiences. “When you’re an artiste like KiDi, King Promise, Sarkodie or Stonebwoy, it’s important to touch your …
… An award-winning broadcaster, DJ and producer, Andy Dosty has collaborated with some of Ghana’s biggest music stars, including KiDi, E.L, Ras Kuuku, Okyeame Kwame and many others, contributing to the promotion and growth of Ghana’s music industry. …
Ghanaian singer Twitch 4EVA has released a new single titled 'Clear', an Afro-fusion Highlife record intended to promote Ghanaian sound globally. The song is taken from his upcoming album '4KG – Forever Keep Going', which explores his journey in the music industry.
Ghanaian singer Twitch 4EVA has released a new single titled 'Clear', an Afro-fusion Highlife record intended to promote Ghanaian sound globally. The song is taken from his upcoming album '4KG – Forever Keep Going', which explores his journey in the music industry.
Ghanaian singer KiDi performed at a sold-out show at Outernet Live in London, his first solo headline concert in the United Kingdom, featuring hits and songs from his latest album Where Do We Go From Here. The concert included performances from Tanzanian artist Harmonize, Compozers, and rapper Flowking Stone.
Diana Hamilton has secured nine nominations at the 9th Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK, jointly second-most after Stonebwoy's ten, and will compete against Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy for Artiste of the Year among other major categories.
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.
Ghanaian musician KiDi held an album listening party in Accra on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together industry colleagues, music lovers and members of the media for an early listen to songs from his album 'Where Do We Go From Here', which was released on Friday, August 28.
Rodney Kofi Kyei, CEO of Crux Global, says international shows and tours carry high costs for Ghanaian artistes—covering flights, promotion, production, and guest artists—but remain important for established names to connect directly with audiences and expand their reach.
Musician KiDi revealed he was rejected during his first National Service posting without clear explanation and had to apply for reposting, which led to assignment at the National Service Headquarters. He noted the difficulty of balancing National Service duties with his growing music career at the time.
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.
Ghanaian radio personality and DJ Andy Dosty became the first Ghanaian DJ to headline New York's Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Festival, performing Ghanaian music on the iconic outdoor stage as part of the festival's 40th anniversary celebrations.
Ghanaian artists including Camidoh, Wendy Shay, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Sista Afia have crossed significant milestones on global streaming platforms in 2026, with Camidoh reaching 20 million YouTube streams and several others surpassing 100 million streams across all major digital service providers.
Stonebwoy will lead the first London BHIM Festival on August 15, 2026, alongside Ghanaian talents including Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and UK artiste Stylo G at OVO Arena Wembley, produced by his Burniton Music Group and blending afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife.
X Lor, a Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has created ABL (Angels Beyond Limitations), a genre blending Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife, Gospel, Soul, and contemporary African music that reflects his artistic identity and spiritual philosophy. The genre represents artistic freedom, emotional honesty, and limitless creativity as he prepares to launch his Tornado EP.
Music coach Daniel Freeman Ame is organising a six-week Rock the Mic GH Summer Camp 2026 in Accra from July 7 to August 13, 2026, for children and teenagers aged 12 to 16. The camp will develop vocal abilities, confidence and stagecraft through modules, culminating in a live concert called Summer in the Garden.
Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke's sold-out 'London Nights' concert in the UK featured surprise appearances from Sarkodie and Shatta Wale, marking what he described as his first-ever UK headline show and a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the UK stage.
Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Kweku Smoke headlined a concert at London's O2 Electric Brixton featuring guest performances from KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, Flowking Stone, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Entertainment critic MC Portfolio described the event as reflecting growth in Ghana's music industry and a new spirit of collaboration among artistes.
Richie Mensah announced that Lynx Entertainment is stepping away from artiste management after two decades to focus on music distribution and electronics, honouring a personal goal to retire from active music production at age 40.
Digital Curator Sista Ginna has criticized Ghanaian media for emphasizing "worst dressed" lists at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards rather than appreciating celebrities' efforts, saying the focus on negative publicity encourages outrageous dressing for attention and should instead celebrate standout styles.
Wendy Shay has been named Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held on 9 May 2026 in Accra, following a year of chart-topping releases and viral success.
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.
Ghanaian artist KiDi has ended his relationship with Lynx Entertainment and is now working as an independent artiste, with his exit beginning around the release of his collaboration 'Gymnastic'. Since departing the label, he has continued to maintain visibility with his latest single Signature featuring Lasmid receiving significant airplay.
KiDi has dropped his second single of the year, "Signature," featuring Lasmid, produced by Ugly x Tough. The Afrobeats track with highlife elements precedes his anticipated album "Where Do We Go From Here," due before summer ends.