Accra: Ghana's comedy industry would take centre stage on Saturday, August 1, 2026, when the sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards is held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event, which has become the country's premier platform for recognising excellence in comedy since it rebranded from the Comedy and Poetry Awards, would celebrate comedians whose performances and contributions stood out between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
This year's ceremony would begin with a red-carpet session at 7:00 p.m., followed by the main awards event at 8:30 p.m. Organisers have promised an evening of entertainment featuring some of Ghana's foremost comedy talents, including Lekzy, Jeneral Ntatia, Kojo PJay, Oh Joo, Alo Wess, Ranzy Ray and Jerry Ashinyo. Musical performances are also expected to complement the comedy acts.
Media personality Kwame Dadzie would serve as host for the event, which is expected to attract comedians, entertainers and fans from across the country. Tickets for the awards are selling at GHS200 for the silver package and GHS300 for Gold.
Beyond honouring outstanding performers, the Ghana Comedy Awards seeks to celebrate the growth of Ghana's comedy industry and the talents who continue to entertain audiences nationwide.