Accra: The 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) took place on Saturday at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, celebrating achievements in the Ghanaian music industry. Black Sherif emerged as the top winner on the night, after claiming the coveted Artiste of the Year award for the second time, having first claimed his first in 2023. According to Ghana News Agency, Black Sherif picked up a total of five awards, following a successful year driven by his 'Iron Boy' album. His achievements also included receiving GHC 100,000 for winning the Best Album/EP of the Year. Rapper Medikal followed closely with four awards, securing titles for Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Most Popular Song of the Year for the hit single 'Shoulder,' featuring Shatta Wale and BeeztrapKOTM. Highlife musician Kofi Kinaata and artist Moliy each won two awards. Moliy's accolades included International Collaboration of the Year for her role on the 'Shake It T o The Max' remix. Beyond the awards, the ceremony featured several performances, with music duo R2Bees delivering one of the highlights of the night by performing a selection of their hit songs to the delight of patrons at the venue. Black Sherif also impressed with his stage performance, while Wendy Shay delivered a masterclass performance, showcasing her piano skills. Other artists, including Medikal, Lasmid, and Samini, entertained the audience with live performances. Gospel musician Diana Hamilton, who won Gospel Artiste of the Year, delivered a memorable live band performance, while Piesie Esther also staged a strong showing during the ceremony. The 27th TGMA, which was largely a success, has generated widespread discussion on social media, with users reacting to surprise award outcomes and the variety of fashion styles displayed on the red carpet.
- May 15, 2026
