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Ghana Music Awards France winners announced
The maiden edition of Ghana Music Awards France (GMA France) in Toulouse, France, in a colorful ceremony.
The awards scheme aims to highlight and celebrate top artists both at home and internationally while growing Ghanaian music in Francophone countries.
GMA France presented awards in 27 categories, including Artist of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Most Popular Song of the Year, among others to deserving artistes.
See Full lists of winners below.
Artiste of the year KiDi, Gospel artiste of the year Diana Hamilton, Gospel song of the year Wobedi Adanseɛ – Piesie Esther,Hiplife /Hiphop artiste of the year Black Sherrif, Hiplife song of the year
Second Sermon – Black Sherrif,Hip hop song of the year Abotre – Amerado ft Black Sheriff and Reggae/ dancehall artiste of the year Stonebwoy.
Others are Reggae/ dancehall of the year Touch It – KiDi,New artiste of the year Black Sherrif, Songwriter of the year Kofi Kinaata – Thy Grace,Highlife song of the year Tina fie – Kuami Eugene, Record of the year, Minister O.J – MeduruMale vocalist of the year Kwaisey Pee -Amazing God,Female vocalist of the year Celestine Donkor and Most popular song of the year Touch it – KiDi.
The rest are Rapper of the eyar Amerado – Abotre, Afro pop song of the year E choke – Sefa ft Mr Drew, Afro pop artiste KiDi, Best collaboration Heat – Wendy Shay ft Shay Gang,Album of the year
The Golden boy – KiDi,EP of the year Patience – Amerado, Producer of the year Fameye- Praise – Liquid Beatz,Video of the year Coming home – MzVee,International collaboration of the year
Sore remix – Yaw Tog ft Stormzy X Kwesi Arthur, Unsung
King Maaga and Group of the year Dope Nation.
The Ghana Music Awards UK (GMA UK) has appointed Ghanaian media personality Doreen Avio as its new Public Relations Officer.
The announcement was made in a press release issued in London on April 30, 2026.
Organisers said her appointment comes at a crucial time as the awards scheme prepares to mark its 10th anniversary this year.
According to the statement, she is expected to strengthen the organisation’s communication strategy, improve audience engagement, and increase its global visibility as it enters a new phase.
They described her as an experienced journalist and broadcaster with a strong presence in the entertainment industry.
She has hosted and moderated several major events, including the Ghana Music Awards UK, Ghana Party in the Park, and the EMY Africa Awards.
She currently serves as a co-host on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM and also works as a presenter on Joy Prime TV.
Organisers said her academic background in strategic communications and branding adds to her suitability for the role. They also highlighted her philanthropic work through her foundation, which supports the education and welfare of girls.
GMA UK noted that the awards scheme remains committed to promoting Ghanaian music and culture on the global stage. Over the years, it has provided a platform for collaboration and recognition of Ghanaian artistes, particularly within the diaspora.
Management of the organisation expressed confidence that her appointment will help advance its mission and strengthen its position as a leading platform for Ghanaian music internationally.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
