Ghana Music Awards UK 2026: Black Sherif, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy up for Artiste of the Year in London
The diaspora's own celebration of Ghanaian music turns ten on Saturday 31 October, with the country's biggest names nominated and the votes still open.
The Ghana Music Awards UK holds its tenth edition on Saturday 31 October 2026 at The Royal Regency in east London. Black Sherif, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy lead an eight-strong Artiste of the Year shortlist, and fans can still vote on the organiser's website.
Who is up for Artiste of the Year
The top prize brings together rap, Afrobeats, dancehall and gospel, a fair picture of how wide Ghana's music has become. Stonebwoy won it in 2024, and he is back on the list.
- Black Sherif
- Sarkodie
- Stonebwoy
- Medikal
- Shatta Wale
- Wendy Shay
- Diana Hamilton
- Piesie Esther
Two of the year's biggest songs meet again in the Afrobeats and Afropop Song of the Year race. Black Sherif's Sacrifice and Stonebwoy's Gidi Gidi are up against Bend by OliveTheBoy with Sarkodie, Gyakie's Sankofa and Wendy Shay's Crazy Love.
Sacrifice already has a London story of its own. Black Sherif sang it in BBC Radio 1Xtra's Live Lounge, a session that has passed 1.9 million views on YouTube.
Elsewhere, Sarkodie and Medikal share the Best Rapper shortlist with Strongman and Lyrical Joe, and Diana Hamilton and Piesie Esther are on both the gospel list and the main one. Highlife has its own song award, where Kofi Kinaata, King Paluta and Amerado are in the running.
Ten years of Ghana's music in London
The awards' own archive goes back to 2016, and the night has become a fixture for Ghanaians in Britain. Alongside the home stars, it gives UK-based Ghanaian artists categories of their own: in 2024, Aku Bless took UK-based gospel song and Geo Wellington UK-based Afrobeats song, on the same night that King Paluta won three awards and Davido collected Best African Artiste.
The show is staged by Ghana Music Awards UK Ltd, and Ghanaian outlets including Sammyflex TV plan red-carpet coverage for viewers back home.
How to vote and get tickets
Votes are cast on the awards' website, and fans in Ghana can also vote by dialling *447*2026# on any network. Tickets are sold through the organiser's tickets page, from £50 for standard seats to £80 for VIP with drinks and canapés. They are non-refundable unless the show is cancelled, and the organisers suggest coming by public transport.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Ghana Music Awards UK 2026?
Saturday 31 October 2026. The red carpet starts at 5pm and doors open at 7pm.
Where are the Ghana Music Awards UK held?
At The Royal Regency, 501 High Street North, Manor Park, London E12 6TH.
How do I vote for the Ghana Music Awards UK?
Vote on gmauk.co.uk. In Ghana you can also dial *447*2026# on any network.
How much are Ghana Music Awards UK tickets?
From £50 for standard seats to £80 for VIP, through the organiser's tickets page.
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