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Samini

Reggae and dancehall artiste who competed for Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Samini Reggae and dancehall artiste, Samini, has cautioned his followers about the dangers of defamation and encouraged people to take legal action against those who spread false information about them.

    Samini Warns Against Defamation
  3. Daily Guide

    Several Ghanaian musicians have been celebrated on MOBO Awards platforms over the years, including Samini, who made history at the MOBO Awards in 2006 when he took home the highly prestigious Best African Act, becoming the very first Ghanaian artist ever to win a MOBO.

    MOBO Awards Founder Kanya King Dies At 57
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Samini, Wendy Shay, Medikal, Black Sherif and Lasmid kept the energy alive throughout.

    TGMA 27: Glitter, glory and Ghana’s longest night of “one more award”
  6. 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
  7. Daily Guide

    He listed his top performers as Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Black Sherif, and Samini.

    Diana Hamilton Delivers Top Performance At TGMA Night
  8. Joy Online

    Ghana and our partners, thank you for your commitment and sacrifice 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

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

    Aside from the awards, the ceremony featured performances from artistes including Medikal, Samini, Wendy Shay, Black Sherif, Chief One, Lasmid and music duo R2Bees, who kept patrons entertained throughout the night.

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

    While the category has been dominated by Stonebwoy for much of the last decade, the 2027 edition featured a compact but high-calibre field of nominees who have kept the genre vibrant, including Samini and Ras Kuuku.

    Stonebwoy secures historic 10th win as Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste at 27th TGMAs
  11. April 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The brand’s portfolio also extends to some of the giants in Ghana’s music industry, including Samini, Medikal, and Shatta Wale.

    Sam Creatives gains ground as a rising name in Ghana and African fashion
Culture

Samini urges legal action against defamation and false claims

The News

Reggae and dancehall artiste Samini has cautioned followers about the dangers of defamation, warning that unchallenged false claims about individuals can damage reputations and become accepted as fact. He encouraged victims of character assassination to seek legal protection rather than remain silent.

9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Samini urges legal action against defamation and false claims

    Reggae and dancehall artiste Samini has cautioned followers about the dangers of defamation, warning that unchallenged false claims about individuals can damage reputations and become accepted as fact. He encouraged victims of character assassination to seek legal protection rather than remain silent.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies at 57

    Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, has died at age 57 following a battle with colon cancer. The awards, launched in 1996, celebrated Black music and artists globally and helped several Ghanaian musicians gain international recognition.

    9 June 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

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Diana Hamilton praised for standout performance at 27th TGMA

    Gospel minister Diana Hamilton received positive reviews for her spirit-filled performance at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, where she performed five of her hit songs and won Best Gospel Artiste of the Year. Content creators and viewers highlighted her live band performance and costume coordination as standout moments of the night.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide

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. Stonebwoy wins tenth Best Reggae/Dancehall award at TGMAs

    Stonebwoy secured the Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste award for a tenth time at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, extending his dominance in the category despite competition from artists including Samini and Ras Kuuku.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Moliy wins Best International Collaboration at 27th TGMAs

    Ghanaian musician Moliy won the Best International Collaboration award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for "Shake It To The Max (Remix)," which features Jamaican dancehall artists Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy. The track bridged West African Afrobeats and Caribbean dancehall, becoming a staple on international playlists.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Sam Creatives builds reputation in Ghanaian and African fashion

    Sam Creatives is establishing itself as a styling brand that works with musicians including Samini, Medikal, and Shatta Wale, as well as business leaders, focusing on refined styling rooted in African identity and modern fashion.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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