Ghanaian musician who recently departed Lynx Entertainment to work independently and is releasing third studio album "Where Do We Go From Here" in August 2026.
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… To secure the trophy, Wendy Shay had to overcome a formidable list of contenders: -Kojo Blak-KiDi-Kidi-Gyakie-Moliy It was a year of relentless work ethic and the release of several high-impact singles as the catalyst for Wendy Shay’s victory. …
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… Seventh is KiDi. The Lynx Entertainment frontman whose Artiste of the Year run was short and decisive. …
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats artiste KiDi has confirmed his departure from Lynx Entertainment, ending a long-standing relationship with the label that helped launch his mainstream success. …
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KiDi drops ‘Signature’ with Lasmid ahead of album releaseGhanaian 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 →
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 →
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.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →