Also known as: TGMA · 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards · TGMA 2026 · 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards · Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2027 · 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2027 · TGMAs · 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards · TGMA27 · 2026 TGMA · TGMA 27 · 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit · 2022 Telecel Ghana Music Awards · 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards
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… Netizens recall that at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on May 9, 2026, Black Sherif snatched the coveted Artiste of the Year (AOTY) crown, beating heavy favourite Medikal and other top contenders. …
Medikal’s Post Sparks Frenzy Amid Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke Fan WarThe Chronicle
… Asked if she had the same feeling during her performance at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Diana answered in the affirmative. …
Diana Hamilton reveals she experiences stage fright before performancesJoy Online
… Asked if she had the same feeling during her performance at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Diana answered in the affirmative. …
Diana Hamilton reveals she experiences stage fright before performancesJoy Online
… An award-winning musician, Sanaa is widely recognised within Ghana’s music industry and was named Instrumentalist of the Year at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Roland Europe Group appoints Opoku Sanaa as Head of Sales, Middle East & AfricaJoy Online
… Beyond his latest musical offering, Adom Kiki spoke candidly about his experience at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), where he lost out in the New Artiste of the Year category. …
Adom Kiki turns gratitude into worship with new song ‘Nyame Aboa Me’Joy Online
… The race for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards’ Artist of the Year has increasingly generated a parallel communications battle, with publicists and representatives making cases for their respective artists across radio, television and social media. …
Amelley Djosu: PR is not propaganda; Ghana’s music industry needs a professional resetJoy Online
… Enam and Jah Phinga join the line-up Adding to the excitement is the appearance of Ghanaian female artiste Enam, who recently emerged as a Telecel Ghana Music Awards winner in the Best Female category Enam is expected to bring her powerful performance and contemporary Ghanaian so …
Togbe Afrika, Enam, Jah Phinga to light up Dzodze-Penyi at “Togbe Afrika Homecoming” ConcertJoy Online
… The two-time TGMA Album of the Year winner has announced that his project ‘Where Do We Go From Here’ will finally be out on August 27, 2026, on all music stores. …
KiDi sets August 27 for release of third album ‘Where Do We Go From Here’Joy Online
… He contributed significantly to Black Sherif’s Iron Boy album, which won Album of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards. …
Black Sherif’s new project ready, submitted to management for release – Joker NharnahThe Ghanaian Times
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit, a high-impact industry engagemen …
27th TGMA Music Summit: Stakeholders talk brands, contracts and music businessRapper Teephlow has expressed surprise that despite multiple TGMA nominations, he remains the only nominee in his category who has never won the Rapper of the Year award. He questioned whether streaming numbers should be the primary measure for selecting winners, arguing instead that the awards should consider lyrical ability, body of work quality, and artistic impact.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Teephlow has expressed surprise that despite multiple TGMA nominations, he remains the only nominee in his category who has never won the Rapper of the Year award. He questioned whether streaming numbers should be the primary measure for selecting winners, arguing instead that the awards should consider lyrical ability, body of work quality, and artistic impact.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA) has appointed media personality and public relations professional Matilda Mensah Marfo (Tilly Akua Nipaa) as Communications Director to strengthen institutional communications and expand public engagement on human rights advocacy across Ghana and Africa.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian twin music duo Lali X Lola will perform at the Hitz FM-Joy FM Beach Rave on Saturday, October 31, at Rehab Beach Club, Labadi, alongside 18 other entertainers including KiDi, King Promise, Ras Kuuku and Morgan Nero. The identical sisters, known for their Afrofusion, Afrobeats, R&B and highlife blend and award-winning breast cancer advocacy, have built their profile since launching in 2021.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning Ghanaian singer King Promise will perform at the Hitz FM-Joy FM Beach Rave on Saturday, October 31, at Rehab Beach Club, Labadi, alongside about twenty other entertainers including KiDi, Ras Kuuku and Morgan Nero. Tickets cost GH¢100.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel musician Diana Hamilton has been identified as the most awarded Ghanaian female artiste of all time by Charts Ghana, with 36 awards across schemes including the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and international ceremonies. The ranking is based on a defined tracking framework covering 52 award schemes.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artiste BlaKid says working with Shatta Wale taught him lessons about consistency, confidence and work ethic, describing it as a turning point that introduced his music to a wider audience. He also reflected on his recognition at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards as humbling and motivating.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel musician Piesie Esther has clarified that the 2026 TGMA nomination controversy—in which her fans and some media figures criticized the awards scheme for choosing Diana Hamilton over her for the Artiste of the Year category—has not affected her relationship with Diana Hamilton. Piesie acknowledged she was disappointed at missing the nomination and found some social media commentary frightening, but stressed a rift between them is "not possible."
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gospel music collective Team Eternity Ghana has announced the first phase of their album "The Promise," anchored on biblical assurance and designed to speak to hope and faith across generations. The project marks 13 years since the collective's formation and centres on three foundational truths: God's presence, attention, and protection.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel musician Piesie Esther says the 2026 TGMA controversy over Artiste of the Year nominations has not affected her relationship with fellow gospel artist Diana Hamilton, though she acknowledged disappointment at missing the category and distress over fan comments on social media.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Media mogul Bola Ray has predicted that Kweku Smoke's collaboration with Lasmid, 'Faith', will win Best Collaboration of the Year at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The soulful hip-hop single was released on August 27, 2026, and features Lasmid's melodic vocals alongside Kweku Smoke's rap-driven delivery.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Medikal posted cryptically on X about artists' fortunes shifting, amid fan wars between Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke over whose latest release dominates Ghana's charts. The post comes as Kweku Smoke's "Bombele" topped Apple Music Ghana with Black Sherif's release at No. 2, and follows Medikal's loss to Black Sherif at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Hamilton has revealed that she experiences stage fright before major performances, including at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards. She attributed her perceived composure and presence to focusing on instrumental loops during performances rather than natural confidence.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Hamilton has revealed she experiences stage fright despite her acclaimed performances at major events, recounting occasions when she felt physically unwell before performing. She explained that what audiences perceive as her composure and stage presence results from focusing on instrumental loops to maintain her performance.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roland Europe Group has appointed Ghanaian business executive and musician Opoku Sanaa as Head of Sales for Middle East & Africa, effective September 2026. Sanaa will lead the company's commercial strategy and sales operations across the region, drawing on nearly two decades of international experience in sales leadership and market expansion.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning gospel artiste Adom Kiki has released a new worship song, "Nyame Aboa Me," a thanksgiving anthem celebrating God's faithfulness and mercy. He also discussed his loss at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards and his Presbyterian Church upbringing.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Amelley Djosu argues that Ghana's entertainment industry has become focused on aggressive social media tactics and noise-making rather than genuine reputation management, and that the loudest publicists—rather than the most skilled—are setting the standard for the profession.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Ghanaian musician Togbe Afrika is staging a comeback concert dubbed "TOGBE AFRIKA HOMECOMING" on 29th August 2026 at Infinity Stars Hotel in Dzodze-Penyi, Volta Region, after nearly two decades away from active music. The event will feature performances by Enam and Jah Phinga and is expected to draw music lovers, traditional leaders, and entertainment personalities.
14 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 →
Producer Joker Nharnah has completed work on a new music project by Black Sherif and submitted it to his management for release this year.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tieme Music, founded in 2022 by Franck Osei-Mensah and Charlène Osei-Mensah with bases in Accra and Paris, has become the #1 music distribution platform in Ghana by 2025 and reached over 6,000 artists while signing seven major talents to its label services. The company has earned 17 nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and international recognition including nominations at the Trace Music Awards, the Headies, and two nominations at the Les Flammes Awards in France.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Sedo, founder of FlipTheMusic and popularly known as Electro Mirror, spoke at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards National Music Summit on 19th June, sharing insights on music contracts and industry navigation. He emphasised the importance of understanding contracts, building professional relationships, and creating distinctive records, drawing on his experience securing Gyakie's first international deal.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Highlife star Kofi Kinaata's patriotic anthem 'Black Stars,' produced by WillisBeatz and released before Ghana's Panama match, has become the unofficial anthem for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and the most-used Black Stars track on social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Fashion critic Charlie Dior reviewed red carpet looks from the 2026 Ghana Movie Awards, naming Yvonne Nelson and Nana Akua Addo as best dressed. Dior praised Nelson's Hagans-designed red gown, noting the styling worked best with her natural hair and lace styling, describing it as elegant and commanding.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bosoma's song "Time" has reached No. 4 on Ghana's Top Trending Songs Chart without major promotion or celebrity endorsement, drawing attention to the emerging artist and his rise through deliberate work rather than shortcuts.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, including Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif visited Telecel Ghana's headquarters for a courtesy call with senior executives and awards organisers Charterhouse to discuss year-long partnerships during his reign.
30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Black Sherif has released his new single "Swagga," produced by Joker Nharnah, following his win of five major awards including Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The track follows his earlier 2024 single 'Popstar' and builds on the success of his sophomore album 'Iron Boy'.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly crowned Artiste of the Year Black Sherif made a courtesy visit to Telecel Ghana's headquarters two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. He met with senior executives from Telecel and awards organiser Charterhouse to discuss potential partnerships during his reign.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning TGMA Gospel Artiste of the Year Diana Hamilton will stage "The Experience" concert in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The concert follows the success of the Ghana edition and will feature worship, praise, and fellowship, though supporting artistes have not yet been announced.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →