Full Nominations List for Ghana Music Awards 2026 Revealed
The board of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has released the complete nominations list for the 2026 edition of the prestigious ceremony, featuring a diverse mix of established stars and breakthrough artists. The ceremony, scheduled for June 7 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, will celebrate the best in Ghanaian music from the past year. Leading the nominations tally is Black Sherif with eight nods, followed closely by Sarkodie and Stonebwoy with six nominations each across various categories.
The Artiste of the Year category, always the most hotly contested, features Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, King Promise, and Gyakie. The Best Rapper category includes Sarkodie, Medikal, Strongman, M.anifest, and Amerado, setting up what promises to be one of the tightest races in the award's history. New categories introduced this year include Best Amapiano Song and Best Music Video Director, reflecting the evolving landscape of the Ghanaian music industry and the growing importance of visual content.
The nominations have sparked passionate debate among music fans on social media, with some questioning notable omissions and others celebrating the recognition of emerging artists. Particularly noteworthy is the strong showing by female artists this year, with Gyakie, Wendy Shay, Efya, Adina, and newcomer Olivetheboy all receiving multiple nominations. The Ghana Music Rights Organization praised the nominations board for what they described as a balanced and representative reflection of the year's musical output.
Voting for the public-decided categories opens on May 1 through the official Ghana Music Awards website and mobile application. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on GhOne TV and streamed globally on YouTube. Organizers have confirmed that international performers will join the local lineup for what they promise will be the most spectacular staging in the event's history. Ticket sales for the live ceremony begin next week, with proceeds from a special charity tier going to support music education programs in underserved Ghanaian communities.