Entertainment
Ghana Comedy Awards 2026 Announces Full Nominees List
Creative Republic Limited, organisers of the Ghana Comedy Awards (GCA), has officially unveiled the shortlist of nominees for the sixth edition of the prestigious awards scheme.
The nominees were announced on Friday, 10th July 2026, through the organisation’s official social media platforms, recognising outstanding comedians and key contributors who have made significant impacts across various categories in Ghana’s comedy industry.
The much-anticipated awards ceremony is set to take place on 1st August 2026 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ridge, Accra, where winners will be celebrated for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the growth of comedy in Ghana.
The shortlisted nominees are open for review, and petitions on omissions, corrections or errors will be considered, as the Board and Management will give room to all Comedians who have sentiments and genuine concerns on the Release for redress and consideration from 11th July to 13th July.
GHANA COMEDY AWARDS 2026 NOMINEES LIST
1. COMEDY SKIT ACT OF THE YEAR
• Comeddy Bwoy
• Ben South
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Al Maleek
• Aka Ebenezer
• Opoku Bilson
• Donske
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Real NKB
• Freedom Official
• Last Hero
• Seniorman Layla
• Big Daama
• Piloolo GH
2. MOST POPULAR COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
• Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Lekzy Decomic
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Aka Ebenezer
• Clemento Suarez
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Ben South
• DKB
3. STANDUP COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
• Okokobioko
• Lekzy Decomic
• OB Amponsah
• DKB
• Parrot Mouth
• Foster Romanus
• Jacinta Ocansey
• Oh Joo
4. COMEDY THEATRE ACT OF THE YEAR
• Clemento Suarez
• Jeneral Ntatia
• Monica Awimbono Aitariga
• Efua Dell
• William Odartei Lamptey
• Sylvia Naa Adjeley
• NGO
• Lawyer Amekuji
5. COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
• DKB
• Clemento Suarez
• Ben South
• OB Amponsah
• Foster Romanus
• Lekzy Decomic
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Aka Ebenezer
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
6. COMEDY ACTOR OF THE YEAR (MOVIE/SKIT)
• Donske
• Aka Ebenezer
• Jeffrey Nortey
• William Odartei Lamptey
• Kyekyeku
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Real NKB
• Oteele
• Papa Kumasi
• Kenya
7. COMEDY ACTRESS OF THE YEAR (MOVIE/SKIT)
• Efua Dell
• Jacinta Ocansey
• Monica Awimbono Aitariga
• Vivian Gil Lawrence
• Ama Pokuaa
• Ama Yeboah
• Asor Yaa
8. COMIC DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
• Comeddy Bwoy
• Grumma
• Al Maleek
• Sam Qweeku
• Elder Trihoo
• Donske
• Pastor Kwame Ansah
• Boss Majoy
• Last Hero
• Kenya
• Odenkyem
• Visa Bwoy
Comedian Smile
9. COMIC MC/ORATOR OF THE YEAR
• Papayaw Ataamle
• Lekzy Decomic
• Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Okokobioko
• Kwame Oboadie
• Geovani Caleb
• Mr Katah
• Papa Shamo
10. WOMAN IN COMEDY AWARD
• Vivian Gil Lawrence
• Monica Awimbono Aitariga
• Jacinta Ocansey
• Afia Barcelona
• Ekua Official
• Felicia Osei
• Efua Dell
• Ama Yeboah
• Ama Pokuaa
• Asor Yaa
11. COMIC MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
• Dan Kweku Yeboah –PEACE FM
• Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah – PEACE FM
• Kwabena Marfo – PEACE FM
• Atongo – Dadi FM
• Kwame Oboade3 – ADOM FM
• Geovani Caleb – TV3/3FM
• Mr. Katah – Pure FM
• Oliver Kahn the Ship Dealer – PURE FM
• Papa Shamo – ONUA FM
12. AFRICAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
• Layi Wasabi
• Destalker
• Sabinus
• Dezny
• Bovi
• Alpheenomenal
• Brain Jotter
13. ALTERNATIVE COMIC ACT OF THE YEAR
• Shatta Wale
• Kofi Kinaata
• Broda Sammy
• Prophet Kumchacha
• Oheneni Adazoa
• Ebo Noah
• Bukom Banku
14. COMIC INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
• Quecy Official
• Papayaw Ataamle
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Aka Ebenezer
• Lekzy Decomic
• Donske
• Clemento Suarez
• MJ the Comedian
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Freedom Official
• SDK
Oh Joo
15. COMIC ANIMATOR OF THE YEAR
• Derreq Animations
• Jerry Hay/Hay Toons
• Pencil and Vim
16. COMIC GROUP OF THE YEAR
• Last Hero & Crew
• Aka Ebenezer & Crew
• Asafo Powers & Crew
• Al Maleek & Crew
• Freedom Official & Crew
• Half Serious Crew
Senior Man Layla & Crew
17. COMIC MUSIC ACT OF THE YEAR
• Hyndu & Kweku Bany
• Ablekuma Nana Lace
• Naana Bluw
• OT & Agies
• Godson Cokeman
• Kyei Nwom
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• SDK
18. COMIC WRITER OF THE YEAR
• Papayaw Ataamle
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Kojo PJay
• Oh Joo
• Kofas
• Francis Nutakor
• Ken Fiati
• Mawuli Jasparo
• Kofi Nelson
19. COMIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (PLAY/MOVIE/SKIT/EVENT)
• Kofi Asamoah – Kofas Media
• Francis Nutakor – Spafam Network
• Big Ghun
• David Chapman Quayson
• Ken Fiati
• Kofi Nelson
• Mawuli Jasparo
20. COMIC KID OF THE YEAR
• Combos Kids
• Beyou Comedy
• Twiaah Comedy
• Awesoa Comedy
21. COMEDY SERIES OF THE YEAR (TV/ONLINE/RADIO)
• Yayah & Tyson – AMA GHANA PRODUCTIONS
• Wonim Red – Yaa Asantewaa TV
• Mr. KOD – KOFAS MEDIA
• My IN Law – Darling GH
• Steeze On Steeze – Sikafie TV
• Lomo Lomo – Ohiani Ba TV
• Eye Red – KOFAS MEDIA
• Village Girl – KOFAS MEDIA
• Accra Stay by Plan – AKWAABA MAGIC
22. COMIC TV PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
• Half Serious Show – GH ONE/UTV
• The Real News – UTV
• On a More Serious Note – JOY PRIME
23. COMIC RADIO PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
• Weekend City Show – Joy FM Accra
• Mani Agye oo Mani Agye – Dadi FM Accra
• Morning Swing – Ultimate FM Kumasi
• Time with the Ship Dealer – Pure FM Kumasi
• Toa Ebe yi so – Agoo 6.9FM Kwahu
• Around The World – Peace FM Accra
24. COMEDY SPECIAL OF THE YEAR
• DKY Night of Comedy & Music – Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Lasting Long – Okokobioko
• Turd Talks 2025 – Oh Joo
• Greetings From Abroad – OB Amponsah
• Laugh It Off 2025 – PARROT MOUTH
• Romanus Incomplete VII – Foster Romanus
• Funny Boy Innit (F.B.I) – Lekzy Decomic
25. COMEDY CLUB OF THE YEAR
• Laugh In the Golden City – KUMASI
• 2927 Comedy Club – TESANO
• SOHO Comedy Nights – AIRPORT
• Speak Easy – Yaya La Parisiene
• Comedy Bar – KUKUN OSU
26. COMEDY EVENT OF THE YEAR
• Kumasi Comedy Show – Xmas 2025
• New Year Comedy Night – DKB and Friends
• Charity Comedy Show – TARKWA ROTARY CLUB
• 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey – Jeffrey Nortey
27. COMIC MOVIE OF THE YEAR (TV/ONLINE)
• Tears Of A Father – WEEZY EMPIRE
• Yonko Do – KODA MEDIA
• Agyapade – KODA MEDIA
• Stubborn Son – KWAPS STUDIOS
• Noko Fio – KOFAS MEDIA
• Money Wahala – KOFAS MEDIA
• Where Is the Money – KOFAS MEDIA
• Last Stop – KWABENA GYANSAH FILM
• Vibes The Movie – PB STUDIOS AFRICA
28. COMIC PLAY/DRAMA OF THE YEAR – NEW
• Honey Moon Hotel – AFRICA ARTS NETWORK
• Prekese Theatre Festival – FEDCREATES STUDIOS
• Better Safe than Sorry – PEREZ EVENTS 360
• In Her Waist – ART NOBLES EXPRESSIONS
• Akwaaba Vs Obaake – Ashanti Global Film Heritage
• I Want to Sue God – KOBINA ANSAH
• Tarkwa We Dey – O-Sid Productions
• In the Chest of A Woman – AFRICA ARTS NETWORK
NEXT RATED COMIC ACT OF THE YEAR
COMEDY FOR SOCIAL GOOD AWARD
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Sammy Flex urges Adane Best to embrace technology if he wants Shatta Wale collaboration
Shatta Wale’s Public Relations Manager, Sammy Flex, has responded to veteran highlife musician Adane Best’s desire to collaborate with the dancehall star, saying the veteran must first accept the role of technology in today’s music industry.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz, Sammy Flex stressed that music production has changed significantly over the years, and artistes who refuse to adapt to technological advancements risk becoming irrelevant.
According to him, modern technology has become a key element in music creation, promotion, and performance, making it essential for both emerging and veteran musicians to evolve with the industry.
“This is the new era. You either move with it or get left behind. If you don’t adapt, people will eventually forget about you,” Sammy Flex stated.
He noted that while many legendary musicians built successful careers through raw talent and passion, today’s music business demands a combination of creativity and technological innovation.
“In those days, many artistes were driven more by passion than financial gain because they knew they had talent. But the music business has changed drastically, and everyone needs to understand that,” he explained.
Sammy Flex also pointed out that Shatta Wale is one of Ghana’s leading artistes when it comes to using technology in music production.
“If this is Adane Best’s mindset, then perhaps Shatta Wale shouldn’t be the artiste he wants to feature. Shatta is one of the biggest champions of technology in music production,” he said.
His remarks come after Adane Best revealed in a recent interview that he would like to record a song with Shatta Wale. During the same interview, however, the veteran musician criticised many of today’s artistes for relying too heavily on technology in their music, a view Sammy Flex believes fails to reflect the realities of the modern music industry.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged newly inaugurated governing board members of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to uphold accountability, transparency and prudent resource management in the performance of their duties.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held in Accra, the Minister stressed that the long-term success and sustainability of public institutions depend on effective leadership, integrity and the responsible management of the country’s limited resources.
Hon. Gomashie charged the board members to provide strategic leadership that will strengthen their respective institutions and ensure they contribute significantly to Ghana’s socio-economic development through tourism, culture and the creative arts.
She noted that public office comes with the responsibility of safeguarding national resources and making decisions that promote efficiency, good governance and public confidence.
The Minister further encouraged the newly appointed board members to work collaboratively with management and stakeholders to improve service delivery, enhance institutional performance and support the government’s vision of developing the tourism sector as a major driver of economic growth.
The newly appointed Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ms. Phyllis Engmann, assured the Minister of the board’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s tourism industry through effective governance and strategic oversight.
Similarly, Governing Board Member of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Torgbui Fiti V, pledged to work diligently with fellow board members to preserve Ghana’s historical and cultural heritage while promoting the country’s tourism potential.
Both appointees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that will strengthen the tourism, culture and creative arts sector, improve visitor experiences and contribute to national development.
The swearing-in ceremony forms part of efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to strengthen governance within key institutions responsible for promoting Ghana’s tourism industry, preserving its cultural heritage and advancing the country’s creative economy.
Entertainment
Creative Arts Agency Embarks on Nationwide Registration and Stakeholder Engagement Tour
The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has announced a nationwide engagement tour aimed at educating creative professionals on the importance of registering with the agency and the benefits that come with membership.
In a promotional message, the agency invited creatives across Ghana to prepare for interactive sessions that will explain why registration with the Creative Arts Agency is essential and how it can support their careers and businesses.
The tour will cover major cities across the country, including Tamale, Bolgatanga, Sunyani, Kumasi, Koforidua, Cape Coast, Takoradi and Accra.
According to the agency, the outreach programme will provide an opportunity for artists, musicians, actors, writers, designers, filmmakers and other creative professionals to engage directly with officials, ask questions and learn more about the agency’s services.
The Creative Arts Agency says the initiative forms part of its efforts to strengthen Ghana’s creative industry by promoting registration, collaboration and access to opportunities for practitioners nationwide.
The campaign is being held under the slogan: “Creativity Beyond Borders.”
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