The wait is officially over for music fans across the globe. Charterhouse has unveiled the full list of nominees for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). This announcement marks the start of the most competitive season in the history of the scheme. From legendary heavyweights to fearless new voices, the 2026 lineup is a masterclass in African creative excellence.
Leading the pack are Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif, who have secured nods across multiple major categories. The “Artiste of the Year” category is already sparking intense debate, featuring a mix of chart-topping performers and cultural icons. This year also sees the return of Shatta Wale to the awards, adding even more heat to the race.
The 27th TGMA Full Nominee List
Artiste of the Year
- Black Sherif
- Medikal
- Stonebwoy
- Wendy Shay
- Sarkodie
- Diana Hamilton
Best New Artiste
- Kojo Blak
- Gonaboy
- Lalid
- Adom Kiki
- AratheJay
- Team Eternity Ghana
Most Popular Song of the Year
- “Gymnastic” – KiDi ft. Olivetheboy & Kojo Blak
- “Sacrifice” – Black Sherif
- “Excellent” – Kojo Blak ft. Kelvyn Boy
- “Shoulder” – Medikal ft. Shatta Wale & Beeztrap KOTM
- “Olivia” – Lasmid
- “Nyame Yε” – Piesie Esther
- “Foko” – King Paluta
Album/EP of the Year
- Iron Boy – Black Sherif
- Torcher – Stonebwoy
- After Midnight – Gyakie
- Disturbation 2 – Medikal
- Ready – Wendy Shay
- Walk With Me – Kweku Smoke
Best Highlife Artiste
- Fameye
- King Paluta
- Kwabena Kwabena
- Kofi Kinaata
- Kuami Eugene
Best Rap Performance
- Strongman – “Mensei Da”
- Ko-Jo Cue – “Abeberese”
- Lyrical Joe – “5th August 9”
- Medikal – “Welcome to Africa”
- Sarkodie – “Violence”
Collaboration of the Year
- “Excellent” – Kojo Blak ft. Kelvyn Boy
- “Gymnastic” – KiDi ft. Olivetheboy & Kojo Blak
- “Crazy Love” – Wendy Shay ft. Olivetheboy
- “Violence” – Sarkodie ft. Kweku Smoke
- “Shoulder” – Medikal ft. Shatta Wale & Beeztrap KOTM
- “Aso II” – Kwabena Kwabena ft. Stonebwoy & Kofi Kinaata