The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA 27) once again brought together Ghana’s biggest stars for a night of celebration, music, and recognition. The event, known for honouring outstanding achievements in the Ghanaian music industry, featured thrilling performances, emotional speeches, and major wins across multiple categories.
The excitement continued with electrifying performances from Morgan Nero, who also won Unsung Artiste of the Year, as well as stellar appearances by Kofi Kinaata, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton, Wendy Shay, Samini, Medikal, Black Sherif, and Lasmid. A touching tribute performance was also held in honour of the late Daddy Lumba, celebrating his immense contribution to Ghanaian music.
The night’s biggest moment came when Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year, cementing his place as one of the most influential voices in contemporary African music.
Below is a full breakdown of the winners and key highlights from the night:
- Hiplife Song of the Year: Medikal
- Best Highlife Song of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
- Best Male Vocalist of the Year: Asiamah
- Best Female Vocalist of the Year: Enam
- Best Hiphop Song of the Year: Black Sherif
- Best Collaboration of the Year: Medikal ft Shatta Wale
- International Collaboration of the Year: Molliy – Shake It to the Max (Remix)
- Best Afro Pop Song of the Year: Black Sherif
- Afrobeats Song of the Year: Kojo Black
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year: Molliy – Shake It to the Max
- Best Music Video/Director: David Duncan – AraTheJay (Put Am on God)
- Urban/Contemporary Song of the Year: Kofi Owusu-Peprah
- Gospel Artiste of the Year: Diana Hamilton
- Best Producer of the Year: KTown – Shoulder
- Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year: Wendy Shay
- Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year: Piesie Esther
- Best African Song of the Year: Davido
- Audio Engineer of the Year: Daniel
- Songwriter of the Year: Black Sherif
- Best Rap Performance: Strongman
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Daddy Lumba
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy
- Best Hiplife/Hiplife Artiste of the Year: Medikal
- Best Group of the Year: Keche
- Best Highlife Artiste of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
- Record of the Year: Kwabena Kwabena
- Best New Artiste: Kojo Blak
- Album of the Year: Black Sherif
- Music For Good: Lali X Lola
- Most Popular Song of the Year: Medikal
