Entertainment
3Music Awards 2024: A triumphant return
The 2024 edition of the 3Music Awards marked a spectacular comeback for one of Ghana’s most beloved music award shows.
Held at the Palm Convention Centre inside the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Saturday, the event was a night to remember, celebrating the best of Ghanaian music and the resilience of the industry.
The theme for this year’s event, “Connecting Through Music,” was beautifully embodied throughout the night. The performances, speeches, and awards all highlighted the unifying power of music, bringing together artistes, fans, and industry stakeholders in a celebration of shared passion and creativity.
The night was filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt speeches, and well-deserved accolades. Stonebwoy, one of Ghana’s most influential artistes, took home the prestigious Artiste of the Year award, while Lyrical Joe and Black Sherif also shone brightly with their wins for Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video of the Year, respectively.
3MusicTV, the organizers of the event, worked assiduously themselves not to fall below the bar set by themselves and interestly that was achieved. Their dedication to promoting Ghanaian music and providing a platform for artists to be recognized and celebrated is commendable.
The seamless execution of the event, coupled with the high production value, reflects the hard work and passion of the 3MusicTV team.
After a one-year hiatus, the 3Music Awards returned with a bang, showcasing not only the immense talent within the Ghanaian music scene but also the unwavering support from corporate Ghana.
The event’s success was significantly bolstered by the backing of prominent brands such as Bang & Olufsen, Budweiser, Dussè, Brutal Fruit, Infinix, Audiomack, Bel-Aqua, Yango, Blue Jeans, AT Network, SS Music, Alkains Ent and many others.
They expressed appreciation to the media for supporting them by amplifying the event on their platforms, adding that their involvement highlights the importance of collaboration between the entertainment industry and corporate entities in fostering growth and innovation.
According to the organisers, this overwhelming corporate support underscores the growing recognition of the 3Music Awards as a premier platform for celebrating musical excellence in Ghana.
As the curtains closed on the 2024 3Music Awards, it was clear that the event had not only made a triumphant return but also set a new standard for future editions. The night was a testament to the power of music, the strength of community, and the potential for greatness when passion meets support.
The event has once again proven that Ghanaian music is a force to be reckoned with, and with such strong backing, the future looks incredibly bright for the 3Music Awards and the artistes it celebrates.
Entertainment
‘Artivism’ at TGMA27: Okyeame Kwame uses gold-themed Red Carpet look to wage war against galamsey
Renowned musician and “Rap Dacta” Okyeame Kwame transformed the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet into a platform for environmental activism, making a bold visual statement against the devastating effects of illegal mining, affectionately called galamsey.
Arriving in a striking ensemble, the artiste was draped in gold colours from head to toe, complete with a matching gold-plated sword.
However, the glamour carried a somber message. Flanked by two bodybuilders who performed as figures suffering from the physical and environmental “cancers” of illegal mining, Okyeame Kwame’s appearance served as a stark contrast between the beauty of Ghana’s gold and the destruction caused by its extraction.
Speaking to host Giovanni Caleb, the musician explained that his “glittering” look was a deliberate irony intended to spark a national conversation.
“I wanted to look like gold to remind Ghanaians that while gold glitters, galamsey destroys our rivers, our rocks, our air, and our nature,” Okyeame Kwame stated.
He further emphasised that the fight against environmental degradation transcends partisan lines.
“If we glitter like this once every year and forget that it is not the responsibility of the NPP or NDC, but the collective responsibility of all Ghanaians to stop this galamsey cancer, then we have failed,” he added.
Long recognized as an ‘Artivist,’ Okyeame Kwame has a storied history of using his public platform to champion social and environmental causes.
The 2026 TGMA, while a night of musical celebration, was momentarily refocused by the Rap Dacta’s plea for the protection of Ghana’s natural heritage, proving once again that art remains one of the most powerful tools for social change.
Okyeame Kwame is currently out with new single dubbed, “Clap,” a song encouraging communal support and celebration of others’ successes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
