The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA 2026) is heating up, with entries open until February 8, 2026 via entry.ghanamusicawards.com. All works commercially released between January 1 and December 31, 2025 are eligible meaning the year’s biggest anthems, emotional bangers, and project drops are still in play for categories like Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, and more.
2025 was massive for Ghanaian music: Black Sherif dropped his highly anticipated sophomore album, rising stars fused Afrobeats with fresh sounds, and veterans delivered fire collaborations. Here are some of the top hits and albums from 2025 that fans, artists, and producers should submit (or rally behind) before the deadline. These dominated Apple Music Ghana charts, Spotify streams, and street buzz many are prime contenders for TGMA glory.
Standout Singles & Hits from 2025
These tracks lit up playlists, clubs, and socials perfect for Song of the Year, Afrobeats/Hiplife categories, or collaborations.
1. Black Sherif – Sacrifice
A gritty, introspective banger from his Iron Boy era. It topped many Ghana Apple Music charts in 2025 and became a staple for its raw emotion and production. Black Sherif led with multiple #1s this year huge nomination potential.
2. Black Sherif – So It Goes (feat. Fireboy DML)
Cross-border fire that blended Ghanaian grit with Nigerian melody. Frequent top-10 fixture on Apple Music Ghana.
Cross-border fire that blended Ghanaian grit with Nigerian melody. Frequent top-10 fixture on Apple Music Ghana.
3. Medikal feat. Shatta Wale & Beeztrap KOTM – Shoulder
Dancehall/afrobeats energy that ruled mid-2025 charts and countdowns—peak party starter.
4. KiDi, OliveTheBoy & KOJO BLAK – Gymnastic
Smooth, youthful collab that fused melody and vibe—big in late 2025 rankings.
Smooth, youthful collab that fused melody and vibe—big in late 2025 rankings.
5. Wendy Shay feat. OliveTheBoy – Crazy Love
Emotional highlife/afrobeats crossover that hit #1 in year-end countdowns.
6. Stonebwoy – Gidi Gidi (Fire) — Massive breakout from THE TORCHER, with the official video racking up millions of views quickly. It was a high-energy Afro-dancehall banger frequently highlighted in live sets and mixes.
Other buzz-makers: AratheJay – Jesus Christ 2 (feat. Black Sherif) (from his massive album), Sarkodie – Messiah (feat. Kweku Flick) all heavy on playlists like “Top Songs of 2025: Ghana” on Apple Music.
Top Albums & EPs from 2025
These full projects shaped the year and are strong for Album of the Year, Best Rap/Hiplife Album, or Production nods.
1. Black Sherif – Iron Boy
The undisputed heavyweight #1 on Apple Music Ghana top albums for 2025. Emotional depth, textured vocals, and hits like “Sacrifice” made it a cultural moment.
The undisputed heavyweight #1 on Apple Music Ghana top albums for 2025. Emotional depth, textured vocals, and hits like “Sacrifice” made it a cultural moment.
2. AratheJay – The Odyssey
Debut project that landed in Spotify’s most-streamed Ghana albums (top 10). Alté-Afropop blend with confident songwriting lead single “Jesus Christ 2” was a monster.
Debut project that landed in Spotify’s most-streamed Ghana albums (top 10). Alté-Afropop blend with confident songwriting lead single “Jesus Christ 2” was a monster.
3. Kweku Smoke – Walk WithMe
Hip-hop introspection that ranked high on Apple Music year-end lists—raw and authoritative.
Hip-hop introspection that ranked high on Apple Music year-end lists—raw and authoritative.
4. Stonebwoy – The Torcher EP
Bass-driven authority and weighty rhythms defined his 2025 comeback.
Bass-driven authority and weighty rhythms defined his 2025 comeback.
5. Amaarae – BLACK STAR
Global Ghanaian wave-maker with genre-bending sounds August 2025 release that earned international praise.
6. Gyakie – After Midnight
Gyakie’s highly anticipated debut album (released August 29, 2025) is a 17-track soulful masterpiece blending Afrobeats, R&B, and Afro-fusion. Three years in the making, it features stars like Shatta Wale, 6LACK, Headie One, Omar Sterling, and Kojey Radical. Tracks like “sankofa” and the introspective vibes earned global praise (Billboard Rookie nods, Grammy.com features) a strong contender for Album of the Year and Best Female Vocalist.
Gyakie’s highly anticipated debut album (released August 29, 2025) is a 17-track soulful masterpiece blending Afrobeats, R&B, and Afro-fusion. Three years in the making, it features stars like Shatta Wale, 6LACK, Headie One, Omar Sterling, and Kojey Radical. Tracks like “sankofa” and the introspective vibes earned global praise (Billboard Rookie nods, Grammy.com features) a strong contender for Album of the Year and Best Female Vocalist.
7. Quamina MP – Love In The Club (including Deluxe edition)
Quamina MP’s debut album brought 15+ tracks of bouncy party energy mixed with emotional storytelling. It charted long on Ghana Apple Music, appeared in year-end top lists, and highlighted his growth—ideal for Afrobeats/Hiplife Album
Quamina MP’s debut album brought 15+ tracks of bouncy party energy mixed with emotional storytelling. It charted long on Ghana Apple Music, appeared in year-end top lists, and highlighted his growth—ideal for Afrobeats/Hiplife Album
2025 proved Ghanaian music is thriving diverse, global, and unapologetic. If you’re an artist, producer, or label with eligible work, head to entry.ghanamusicawards.com NOW (deadline: Feb 8, 2026). Submit early to avoid glitches.
source: kaknews.com
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