Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards 2026 nominees announced ahead of 7th anniversary celebration

The Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards 2026 nominees have officially been unveiled, paving the way for the seventh edition of the prestigious awards scheme that honours excellence in Ghana’s entertainment and creative industry.

The annual event has become one of the country’s recognised platforms for celebrating entertainers, creative professionals and industry stakeholders whose contributions continue to shape Ghana’s vibrant arts and entertainment landscape.

Founder of the awards, Abena Ghana, said the initiative was born out of a desire to appreciate the dedication and hard work of both on-screen personalities and the many professionals working behind the scenes.

According to her, the entertainment industry deserves a platform that consistently recognises talent, creativity, commitment and the positive influence individuals make through their work.

“I started the entertainment awards because I believe those who work tirelessly behind the scenes and in front of the camera deserve to be recognised and celebrated. Entertainment is a powerful industry, and I wanted to create a platform that highlights talent, dedication, creativity and the impact people make while inspiring others to pursue their dreams,” she said.

Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards 2026 continues to grow

Speaking on the growth of the awards, Abena Ghana explained that what began as a vision to recognise talented individuals has developed into a respected awards scheme with greater reach, improved credibility and wider industry participation.

She noted that although the awards have expanded over the years by refining their processes and increasing the number of categories, the primary mission of celebrating excellence has remained unchanged.

She added that the awards have become an important platform for giving deserving entertainers greater visibility while encouraging professionals across the creative industry to maintain high standards of excellence.

Competitive nomination process

The organisers disclosed that the Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards 2026 nominees were selected after an intensive evaluation process, describing this year’s competition as one of the strongest in the history of the awards.

According to the organisers, nominees were assessed based on several key factors, including:

• Talent
• Excellence
• Consistency
• Professionalism
• Career achievements
• Industry influence
• Overall contribution to Ghana’s entertainment industry

Abena Ghana explained that an independent jury carefully examined the quality of each nominee’s work, their consistency and the impact they made within the eligibility period before making the final selections.

Although no additional categories have been introduced this year, she expressed confidence that the nominees represent some of the finest talents currently driving Ghana’s entertainment industry.

Notable nominees

Among the personalities nominated for the Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards 2026 are:

• Abena Kyei Boakye
• Maybel Okyere
• Odehyieba Priscilla
• Jeneral Ntatia
• Quecyofficial
• Kwaku Power
• Ama Oduma Odoom
• Oheneba Jude
• Rosegold
• Afia Sikapa

Several other entertainers and creative professionals have also earned nominations across multiple award categories.

Awards night scheduled for September

The organisers have encouraged fans and industry stakeholders to anticipate an exciting and highly competitive awards season leading up to the main ceremony.

Abena Ghana believes this year’s nominees have all made remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry, promising a memorable celebration of excellence.

The Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Estees Bee Event Centre at the East Legon Underbridge.

Activities for the evening will begin with the red carpet at 6:00 p.m., followed by the main awards ceremony at 8:00 p.m.

Headline sponsor recognised

The organisers also expressed appreciation to Nana Otafregya Owusu Agyeman, Chief Executive Officer of Time Herbal Mixture, for serving as the headline sponsor of the awards over the past seven years.

According to the organisers, his consistent sponsorship and commitment have been instrumental in the growth and success of the Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards, helping the event become one of Ghana’s respected entertainment awards platforms.