Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif has officially been crowned Artiste Of The Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, securing one of the biggest honors in Ghanaian music. The victory marks another historic milestone in Black Sherif’s career, making him one of the few young artists to win the prestigious award multiple times. His triumph follows an outstanding year filled with hit songs, chart success, sold-out performances, and international recognition that further elevated his influence beyond Ghana. Black Sherif, who is well-known for his emotionally charged storytelling and distinctive blend of drill, highlife, afro-fusion, and hip-hop, has continued to…

Ghanaian musician Moliy has clinched the award for Best International Collaboration at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). The musician was honoured for her daring and genre-bending song, “Shake It To The Max (Remix),” at the ceremony, which took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at a lively Grand Arena. Dancehall queen Shenseea, the unique “E-Syde” leader Skillibeng, and the significant Silent Addy are among the powerful roster of Jamaican superstars on the record. For Moliy, whose music has gradually crossed the gap between Caribbean dancehall and West African Afrobeats, the win is regarded as a major turning point.…

The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) reached a fever pitch on Saturday, May 9, when Medikal’s smash song “Shoulder” was named the Best Hiplife Song of the Year. The event was marked by high-octane performances and historic victories. The collaboration, which features the lyrical prowess of Medikal, the undeniable star power of Shatta Wale, and the breakout energy of Beeztrap KOTM, proved to be the ultimate fan favourite, cementing its status as the definitive hiplife anthem of the 2026/2027 calendar year. The 27th edition’s Best Hiplife Song category, which featured a “who’s who” of Ghanaian rap and highlife aristocracy,…

Black Sherif added another major accolade to his growing list of achievements after winning the Best Hip-Hop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, May 9. The award-winning rapper and vocalist won the prize with his unvarnished storytelling, street-inspired themes, and powerful delivery of Where Dem Boys, a gritty and emotionally charged song that struck a deep chord with listeners. Some of Ghana’s biggest rap recordings from the year were featured in this category, which was among the most contested of the evening. Black Sherif’s win was a…

At the current 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Ghanaian rapper Medikal’s smash song “Shoulder,” which features Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, has officially won Best Hiplife Song. The collaboration has been one of the standout songs in the hiplife scene over the past year, gaining massive airplay, street buzz, and strong fan engagement across digital platforms. The win adds another major accolade to Medikal’s career, further cementing his influence in Ghana’s contemporary rap and hiplife space. Fans reacted loudly to the announcement both in person and online, complimenting the trio’s chemistry and the song’s contagious energy, which made it the…

Entertainment platform Yocharley is currently streaming the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Award live on YouTube as music fans across Ghana and beyond tune in for the biggest night in Ghanaian music. With thrilling performances, star appearances, red carpet events, and fierce competition for some of the night’s biggest prizes, the eagerly awaited awards show is already humming. Yocharley’s YouTube broadcast allows fans who can’t watch on TV to follow every minute in real time. Top performers and nominations for this year’s TGMA include Black Sherif, King Promise, Stonebwoy, and Kweku Smoke. Fans are excited to watch who wins the top…

Ghanaian singer and songwriter Kofi Kinaata has been crowned Best HighLife Song Of The Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his powerful record “It is Finished”. The song, which has resonated strongly with fans for its storytelling, deep lyrical message, and signature highlife fusion, continues Kinaata’s reputation as one of Ghana’s most thoughtful and consistent hitmakers. The win was met with excitement from fans and industry stakeholders, who praised the track’s emotional depth and cultural relevance. “It Is Finished” stood out in a competitive category filled with strong highlife entries over the past year. As the awards…

The official song for the 2026 World Cup has been released by Colombian musical sensation Shakira. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don’t Lie, teased Dai Dai on Thursday as the anthem for this summer’s tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! ⚽️🐺 @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/UcfpO0s7jN — Shakira (@shakira) May 7, 2026 Shakira teased the song, which will be released on May 14 and features Nigerian musician Burna Boy, in a one-minute Instagram video from Brazil’s Maracana stadium. After Waka Waka…

Highlife and Afrobeats artist Kuami Eugene has disclosed that he once got tired of continuously winning the Best Highlife Artiste at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). He was speaking in an interview where he shared that boredom came about two years ago because he did not want to be known as a highlife artist alone. Often referred to as the RockStar, he has received the coveted Highlife Artiste of the Year award five times, setting a record for the most victories in this category. He went on to say that while he concentrates on creating quality music, he wanted…

Highlife and Afrobeats artiste KiDi has confirmed he is no longer a signee of Lynx Entertainment. He made this revelation during an interview with blogger Code Micky on a TikTok live session, adding that he is now an independent artiste. He clarified that he left while releasing “Gymnastics” alongside Olivetheboy and Kojo Blak. “I’m no longer with Lynx Entertainment” – Kidi announces exit from label pic.twitter.com/PcdBZ8vGlu — Italian Borga (@HazardJnr97) May 5, 2026 Code Micky stated that Kidi was unaffected by the well-known Lynx curse, citing his success after leaving the label as demonstrated by his performance of “Gymnastics” and…