Excitement is building in Ghana’s music industry as organisers prepare to announce the nominees for the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The much anticipated announcement is expected to highlight the artistes and songs that made the biggest impact in the Ghanaian music scene over the past year.
The nominations announcement will be broadcast live on television, with organisers promising a full day of activities that will gradually reveal nominees across several categories before the main announcement show later in the evening.
The awards scheme recognises outstanding achievements in the Ghanaian music industry. It celebrates artistes, producers, composers, instrumentalists and other key stakeholders who contributed to music released during the 2025 calendar year.
Fans are particularly eager to see which musicians will secure nominations in major categories such as Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and New Artiste of the Year. Other categories expected to generate strong competition include Best Male Vocalist, Best Female Vocalist, Best Collaboration and Best Producer.
The awards also cover several music genres that reflect the diversity of Ghana’s music industry. These include categories for Hiplife, Hip Hop, Gospel, Afrobeats, Reggae and Dancehall. Music videos and production work will also be recognised for their creative contributions to the industry.
Music fans across the country are already debating potential nominees following a year filled with hit songs, successful albums and major performances by Ghanaian artistes. Industry watchers believe the nominations will spark intense discussion about who deserves recognition in the various categories.
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards remains one of the most prestigious award schemes in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Each year, it honours excellence in music while celebrating the creativity and influence of Ghanaian artistes both locally and internationally.
