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Kwabena Kwabena

Kwabena Kwabena — Ghanaian musician, performed at BHIM Festival London and 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite fundraiser.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    The Record of the Year award went to Kwabena Kwabena, while Wendy Shay picked up the Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year Award.

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

    BEST HIGHLIFE ARTISTE Fameye King Paluta Kwabena kwabena Kofi Kinaata WINNERKuami Eugene The ‘It Is Finished’ Influence While the artiste award recognises a year of consistent performance, industry critics point to the cultural impact of his single ‘It Is Finished’ as the definin

    Kofi Kinaata grabs Best Highlife Artiste of the Year at 27th TGMAs
  4. April 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    Rap Osofo, Obrafour brought fiery energy, while Kwabena Kwabena delivered an electrifying set that had the crowd on their feet.

    3rd Authentic Highlife Nite Lits +233 Jazz Bar
  6. Joy Online

    Kwabena Kwabena kept the audience on its feet, before Pat Thomas closed the show with a performance that evoked the golden era of highlife.

    MUSIGA hosts 3rd authentic highlife nite to raise funds for AMWEF

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Stonebwoy becomes first Ghanaian artist to headline OVO Arena Wembley

    Dancehall star Stonebwoy headlined the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15 with his BHIM Fest concert, performing Afrodancehall and his popular songs alongside other Ghanaian and African artists.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Stonebwoy builds Afro-Dancehall brand through music and global reach

    An opinion piece praises musician Stonebwoy for building an international presence in Afro-Dancehall, comparing him to Pelé for his influence beyond music. The piece highlights his BHIM Fest London event at OVO Arena Wembley as evidence of his brand-building and the growing influence of African music globally.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. Stonebwoy headlines sold-out OVO Arena Wembley concert

    Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy became the first Ghanaian to headline a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15, marking the first international expansion of his annual BHIM Festival. The 12,500-capacity venue was transformed into a celebration of Ghanaian heritage, culture, and music, with stage design drawing from Accra's Black Star Square and tributes to foundational Ghanaian Highlife legends.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Nana Adjoa Lovia to host Ghana Music Awards Europe red carpet

    Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 10 July

  1. Stonebwoy to headline inaugural BHIM Festival in London

    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

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghanaian brands showcase products at Boston World Cup expo

    Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana's trade minister to attend 2026 World Cup business expo

    Ghana's Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Ambassador to the United States, and other dignitaries will attend a Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, 2026, organised by Litina Travel and Tours in partnership with Ghana's Ministry of Trade. The event aims to showcase Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and investors to international buyers and business leaders during the World Cup, coinciding with Ghana's group-stage match against England.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Asamoah Gyan named ambassador for Ghana national and Colts football

    Ghana Football Association has unveiled Asamoah Gyan as Ambassador for Ghana's National Teams and Colts Football. In the role, the former Black Stars captain will lead fan engagement campaigns, support corporate partnerships, and promote Colts football development, while also representing the GFA at national and international engagements.

    22 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Lali x Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at TGMA

    Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

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. 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. Kofi Kinaata wins Best Highlife Artiste at 27th TGMAs

    Kofi Kinaata has been named Best Highlife Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Best Highlife Song for 'It Is Finished', a tribute track mourning a 2025 military helicopter crash and honouring highlife legend Daddy Lumba.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite celebrates Ghanaian music, launches festival

    The 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite, held on April 25 at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill, featured performances by veteran and contemporary artists and raised funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund. The event marked the official launch of a landmark Highlife Festival scheduled for October 2026 and the 'Highlife 2 the World Tour'.

    29 April 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 April

  1. MUSIGA hosts third highlife fundraiser, launches 2026 festival

    The Musicians Union of Ghana held its 3rd Authentic Highlife Nite on 25 April to raise funds for the Ageing Musicians Welfare Fund, featuring performances by Teacher, Mzbel, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, and others. The event announced the official launch of the Highlife Festival planned for October 2026 and the Highlife to the World Tour.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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