The official announcements have concluded for the day, and the full list for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA 2026) is now live.
As predicted, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif are leading the nominations. Notably, the Artiste of the Year category is one of the most competitive in recent history.
27th TGMA Full Nominees List (Updated)
| Award Category | Nominated Artistes & Works |
|---|---|
| Artiste of the Year |
• Stonebwoy • Sarkodie • Black Sherif • King Promise • King Paluta • Kweku Smoke • Joe Mettle • Team Eternity Ghana |
| 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 • Sarkodie – Violence • Medikal – Welcome to Africa |
| Best Music Video |
• Excellent – Kojo Blak ft. Kelvyn Boy (Dir. Henry Akrong) • Sacrifice – Black Sherif (Dir. Meekah Jagun) • Welcome to Africa – Medikal (Dir. Xbills Ebenezer) • Shine – Stonebwoy (Dir. Yaw Skyface) |
| Best New Artiste |
• Lali x Lola • AratheJay • Rap Fada • Team Eternity • Beeztrap KOTM • Kwesi Amewuga |