Black Sherif has further solidified his place at the summit of Ghana’s music industry after emerging as the Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
The Iron Boy hitmaker was the standout performer of the night, dominating multiple categories in what turned out to be one of the most emphatic individual performances in recent TGMA history. Beyond the top prize, Black Sherif also clinched Album of the Year with Iron Boy, Songwriter of the Year, Afropop Song of the Year with Sacrifice, and Hip-Hop Song of the Year with Where Dem Boys.
His latest triumph marks his second Artiste of the Year award, having first won the accolade in 2023, reinforcing his rapid rise and sustained influence in the Ghanaian and African music landscape.
The night also saw notable wins across various genres. Medikal had a strong showing, winning Hiplife Song of the Year with Shoulder, Best Collaboration of the Year, and Best Hiphop Artiste of the Year. Kofi Kinaata continued his consistency with wins for Highlife Song of the Year and Highlife Artiste of the Year.
Stonebwoy retained his crown as Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, while Diana Hamilton was adjudged Gospel Artiste of the Year.
A solemn highlight of the ceremony was the posthumous recognition of highlife legend Daddy Lumba, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of his immense contribution to Ghanaian music.
FULL LIST OF SELECTED WINNERS – TGMA 2026
Artiste of the Year: Black Sherif
Album of the Year: Black Sherif – Iron Boy
Songwriter of the Year: Black Sherif
Afropop Song of the Year: Black Sherif – Sacrifice
Hip-Hop Song of the Year: Black Sherif – Where Dem Boys
Hiplife Song of the Year: Medikal – Shoulder
Highlife Song of the Year: Kofi Kinaata – It is Finished
Highlife Artiste of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year: Stonebwoy
Gospel Artiste of the Year: Diana Hamilton
Best Hiphop Artiste of the Year: Medikal
Best Collaboration of the Year: Medikal ft Shatta Wale – Shoulder
Best New Artiste: Kojo Blak
Group of the Year: Keche
Lifetime Achievement Award: Daddy Lumba
Black Sherif’s dominance at TGMA 2026 cements his status as one of the defining musical figures of his era, with a catalogue and influence that continues to shape contemporary Ghanaian music.