The Ghana Music Awards is an annual event that recognizes outstanding contributions to the Ghanaian music industry. Here are some details about the awards :
History: The Ghana Music Awards was established in 1999 by Charter House to celebrate Ghanaian musicians’ outstanding contributions to the growth and expansion of the music industry.
Venue: The awards ceremony is usually held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Recent Edition: The 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards took place on June 1-2, 2024, at the AICC, while the 26th edition was held on May 10, 2025.
Winners: Some notable winners include:
Artiste of the Year (2024): Stonebwoy
Artiste of the Year (2025): King Promise
Best African Artiste: Davido (2024)
Best Gospel Artiste: Nacee (2024 and 2025)
Categories: The awards cover various categories, including:
Best Male/Female Vocal Performance – Best Rap Performance – Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste – Best Gospel Song – Best Music Video – Producer of the Year – Lifetime Achievement Award: Amakye Dede (2024)
Sponsors: The event is sponsored by Telecel Ghana and broadcast on TV3 locally and Akwaaba Magic internationally.
Other Music Events: The Ghana DJ Awards is another notable event that recognizes and honors disc jockeys and individuals who have influenced electronic dance music in Ghana. The 12th edition was held on November 9, 2024, at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra ⁴.
