Ghanaian gospel musician Brother Ishmael has added another major award to his growing career after winning Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA.
Ghanaian gospel musician Brother Ishmael has another reason to celebrate.The US-based artiste has been crowned Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards USA, marking another major achievement in his growing music career.
BROTHER ISHMAEL TAKES HOME THE AWARD
Brother Ishmael emerged winner in a competitive category that included RevGraceMan Nana Yaw Prempeh, Muzic Mensah, Daniel Nii Nertey Nettey, James K. Owusu, HTSongz and Saucelord.The awards ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency Princeton in New Jersey, bringing together Ghanaian music talents and members of the diaspora music community.
ANOTHER BIG MILESTONE
This is not Brother Ishmael’s first major recognition from the Ghana Music Awards USA.In 2025, he won New Artiste of the Year, and he has now followed that achievement with the Male Vocalist of the Year award.He was also nominated in the Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Gospel Song of the Year categories this year, with his song Nyame Beye earning a nomination.
HIS REACTION
Following the victory, Brother Ishmael took to social media to thank God and everyone who supported and voted for him.He described the win as a victory for his supporters, saying, “This win is for YOU!”
Brother Ishmael’s latest award adds to his growing profile as a Ghanaian gospel artiste making an impact beyond Ghana.From winning New Artiste of the Year last year to taking home Male Vocalist of the Year this year, the singer’s journey continues to gain momentum.
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