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In a night defined by high-octane performances and historic wins, the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) reached a fever pitch on Saturday, May 9, as Medikal’s hit single ‘Shoulder’ was crowned the Best Hiplife Song of the Year. …
Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song with hit single ‘Shoulder’The Chronicle
Black Sherif added another major accolade to his growing list of achievements after winning the Best Hiphop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, May 9. …
Black Sherif’s ‘Where Dem Boys’ reigns supreme as Best Hiphop SongJoy Online
In what will be remembered as the most poignant moment of the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, the Ghanaian music fraternity stood in solemn, glowing tribute to the late Highlife titan, Daddy Lumba. …
Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Daddy Lumba sparks emotional scenes at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
In a night that belonged to the ‘Iron Boy’, Black Sherif has been crowned the Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Black Sherif crowned Artiste of the Year again at 2027 TGMAsJoy Online
Black Sherif has reached a new peak in his meteoric career, winning the coveted Album/EP of the Year for his masterpiece, Iron Boy, at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Black Sherif bags Album of the Year at 27th TGMAs as ‘Iron Boy’ reigns supremeJoy Online
Stonebwoy has once again asserted his authority over the African reggae and dancehall landscape, clinching the Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Stonebwoy secures historic 10th win as Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
Kofi Kinaata, the celebrated voice of Takoradi, has been named the Best Highlife Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Kofi Kinaata grabs Best Highlife Artiste of the Year at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
Black Sherif has solidified his reputation as a master storyteller, winning the coveted Songwriter of the Year award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Black Sherif scoops Songwriter of the Year at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
In a night that underscored the irresistible pull of Nigerian music across West Africa, Davido has clinched the award for Best African Song of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Davido’s ‘With You’ crowned Best African Song of the Year at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
In a definitive triumph for the “Shay Gang” movement, Wendy Shay has been named the Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Wendy Shay crowned Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste at the 27th TGMAsGhanaian 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.
21 hours ago · 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.
21 hours ago · 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 →
Nana Akua Addo has said the TGMA red carpet should not be the sole measure of celebrity fashion, as fashion extends beyond one awards scheme. Her comments follow her AMVCA appearance in a cathedral-inspired gown, which sparked allegations from a Paris-based fashion house over design elements.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress and fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has revealed her ambition to grace the Met Gala red carpet in the coming years, citing her decade-long display of diverse fashion pieces. She also defended the fashion diversity at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, comparing it to the BET Awards and noting that music awards celebrate diverse genres and therefore diverse fashion.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie challenges rapper Strongman's assertion that he was the first to rap on an adowa beat, arguing that Ghanaian rappers have rapped over adowa rhythms since the early 1990s, citing Reggie Rockstone's early hiplife work as evidence.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, emerging singer Asiama won Best Male Vocal Performance with his debut single Akoma, which also earned a Record of the Year nomination and recognition in the Best Audio Engineer category. The achievement marks a rare triple milestone for the young artiste at the country's biggest music event.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kumasi-based singer Asiama won 'Best Male Vocal Performance' at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards and was nominated for Record of the Year with his debut single 'Akoma', produced by Kwame Yeboah.
15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Dapper Jayden, a creative entrepreneur, stated that fashion icon Nana Akua Addo has "outgrown" the Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet, noting that she is now focusing on larger platforms like the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards and aspiring toward the MET gala for brand building.
14 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian influencer Adjoa Tee has pushed back against criticism of content creators at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet, arguing that influencers who are invited have worked to earn recognition and deserve the same opportunity as musicians to express themselves and showcase designs.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame used the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet to protest illegal mining, dressing in gold to illustrate the contrast between Ghana's gold's beauty and galamsey's environmental destruction. He called the fight against galamsey a collective national responsibility transcending party lines.
13 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 →
Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, was booed at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards when she used her presentation slot to make political remarks, including urging guests to shout a campaign slogan and speaking about government support for the creative arts. The audience's negative reaction sparked mixed social media commentary about the appropriateness of the remarks at a non-political event.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif's debut album 'The Villain I Never Was', released in October 2022, has accumulated 72 million streams on Audiomack. The 14-track album features hits including 'Soja' and 'Kwaku the Traveller' and debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Musician Okyeame Kwame arrived at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards in a gold-themed ensemble with a gold-plated sword, flanked by performers representing the physical and environmental destruction of illegal mining, to spark national conversation about galamsey's impact on Ghana's rivers, rocks, air, and nature. He emphasized that fighting environmental degradation is a collective responsibility beyond partisan lines.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Philip Nai writes that the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards demonstrated genuine production improvements—bigger stage, premium lighting, and polished camera work—but struggled with timing, structure, and pacing issues that frustrated viewers, with a late start drawing immediate online criticism.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Hajia4Real's appearance at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards drew criticism, with observers questioning the decision to feature her following her legal issues in the United States, where she pleaded guilty to charges related to romance scams. Critics, including editor Gideon Fiifi Nyamekye, called on sponsors like Telecel Ghana, Guinness, Closeup, and the British Council Ghana to withdraw their partnerships with Charterhouse, the awards organizers.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →