The nominations for the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have officially been unveiled, sparking excitement across Ghana’s music industry as several top artistes secured spots in key categories. The nominations were announced on Saturday, March 14, 2026, marking the start of another competitive awards season celebrating excellence in Ghanaian music.

Among the standout nominees are leading artistes including Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, and Medikal, all of whom earned recognition across several categories after a year of strong chart performances and fan engagement.

Artiste of the Year Contenders

The prestigious Artiste of the Year category is expected to be one of the most closely contested awards this year. The nominees include:

• Black Sherif
• Medikal
• Stonebwoy
• Wendy Shay
• Sarkodie
• Diana Hamilton

These artistes have all delivered successful projects and hit songs over the past year, positioning them strongly for the coveted title.

Major Highlights from the Nomination List

The nomination list also highlights several notable moments and competitive categories across the awards scheme.

Album/EP of the Year nominees include:

• Iron Boy – Black Sherif
• Disturbation 2 – Medikal
• After Midnight – Gyakie
• Torcher – Stonebwoy
• Ready – Wendy Shay
• Walk With Me – Kweku Smoke

Meanwhile, the Most Popular Song of the Year category features several hit songs including Sacrifice by Black Sherif, Crazy Love by Wendy Shay featuring Olivetheboy, and Shoulder by Medikal featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap Kotm.

Shatta Wale’s Return to the TGMA

One of the biggest talking points from the announcement is the return of Shatta Wale to the awards scheme after a seven-year ban. The dancehall star earned a nomination in the Best Hiplife Song category for the collaboration Shoulder with Medikal and Beeztrap Kotm.

New Artistes Also in the Spotlight

The Best New Artiste category features emerging talents such as:

• Kojo Blak
• Gonaboy
• Lalid
• Adom Kiki

These rising stars are expected to compete fiercely as they look to establish themselves in the industry.

About the 27th TGMA

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards remain one of the country’s most prestigious entertainment events, recognising excellence across multiple music genres including gospel, hiplife, highlife, hip-hop, and reggae/dancehall. The 27th edition will celebrate achievements in 26 award categories.

Music lovers and fans across the country are now eagerly awaiting the main awards ceremony later this year to see which artistes will emerge as the biggest winners of the night.