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Ofori Amponsah

Ofori Amponsah — musician who performed at Spirit Festival and inaugural BHIM Festival in London, and performed Daddy Lumba's greatest hits at TGMA 27.

2026-05-092026-08-05

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The concert will feature performances by Fameye, Cina Soul, Ofori Amponsah, Adane Best, Lucky Mensah, NkyinNkyim Band and Okonfour Kwadee.

    Fameye, Ofori Amponsah, Cina Soul to headline Spirit Festival
  3. July 2026
  4. Daily Guide

    Stonebwoy On August 15, 2026, BET Award-winning star, Stonebwoy, will lead the inaugural BHIM Festival with Ghanaian talents like Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and United Kingdom (UK) artiste Stylo G.

    Stonebwoy Headlines First London BHIM Festival
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Ofori Amponsah may not have started strongly, but the performance recovered beautifully as more artistes joined in and rescued both pitch and key.

    TGMA 27: Glitter, glory and Ghana’s longest night of “one more award”
  7. Joy Online

    The night saw some show-stopping performances from Black Sherif, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Piesie Esther, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, Samini, and a lifetime-achievement tribute performance by Ofori Amponsah, Okyeame Kwame, and Kwabena Kwabena to honour the late music legend, Daddy Lumba.

    Lali X Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at 27th TGMA
  8. Joy Online

    ce in keeping this dream alive year after year.” The 27th TGMA, themed ‘A Touch of Glitter’, featured show-stopping performances by Black Sherif, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Piesie Esther, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, and Samini, and a lifetime-achievement tribute performance by Ofori Amponsah

    Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMA
  9. Daily Guide

    As part of the tribute, Ofori Amponsah performed some of Daddy Lumba’s classic songs, drawing emotional reactions and loud cheers from the audience.

    Black Sherif Is 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The Year
  10. The Chronicle

    The atmosphere shifted from celebratory to deeply nostalgic as Ofori Amponsah, a protégé and long-time collaborator of the late legend, took to the stage.

    Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award given to Daddy Lumba
  11. The Chronicle

    AratheJay & Ofori Amponsah, ‘Next Door’ by Kojo Blak ft. Sarkodie, ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie ft.

    Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song with hit single ‘Shoulder’
  12. Joy Online

    The atmosphere shifted from celebratory to deeply nostalgic as Ofori Amponsah, a protégé and long-time collaborator of the late legend, took to the stage.

    Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Daddy Lumba sparks emotional scenes at 27th TGMAs
  13. Joy Online

    AratheJay & Ofori Amponsah, ‘Next Door’ by Kojo Blak ft. Sarkodie, ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie ft.

    Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th TGMAs with hit single ‘Shoulder’

Yesterday

  1. Fameye, Ofori Amponsah to headline three-day Spirit Festival

    Ottobi Entertainment will stage a three-day Spirit Festival from 7–9 August at Kalabash Event Complex, Pokuase, featuring music performances by Fameye, Cina Soul and Ofori Amponsah, alongside boxing bouts and comedy as part of Homowo celebrations.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

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

Thursday 14 May

  1. TGMA 27 awards ceremony showcases Ghana's music industry glamour

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

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

  3. Daddy Lumba receives posthumous lifetime achievement award

    Highlife legend Daddy Lumba was posthumously conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on Saturday, 9 May 2026, in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Ghanaian highlife music and the timeless classics that continue to shape the industry.

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards

    Medikal's hit single 'Shoulder', featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, winning over competitors including Sarkodie, Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, and Kwesi Amewuga.

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 10 May

  1. Daddy Lumba honoured with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award

    The late Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, recognised for his decades of influence on Ghanaian highlife music. The tribute moved thousands in attendance who lit their mobile phones in a symbolic gesture, while protégé Ofori Amponsah performed Lumba's greatest hits in his memory.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th TGMAs

    Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

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