Black Sherif Leads 27th TGMA Nominations with Nine Nods

Black Sherif emerges as the top nominee for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), securing an impressive nine nominations across major categories. The full list of nominees was unveiled on March 14, 2026, marking the official kickoff to what promises to be one of Ghana’s most competitive award seasons yet. Black Sherif’s dominance stems largely from his critically acclaimed project Iron Boy, which has solidified his position as a leading force in Ghanaian music. His standout track “Sacrifice” has been a massive hit, earning multiple nods and positioning him as a strong contender for several prestigious awards.

Black Sherif’s 9 Nominations at the 27th TGMA

• Artiste of the Year — The night’s biggest prize, where he’ll battle heavyweights including Medikal, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, and Diana Hamilton.
• Album/EP of the Year — Iron Boy, competing against Torcher (Stonebwoy), After Midnight (Gyakie), Disturbation 2 (Medikal), Ready (Wendy Shay), and Walk With Me (Kweku Smoke).
  Best International Collaboration of the Year — “So It Goes“.
• Songwriter of the Year — “Sacrifice”.
• Best Hiplife/Hip-hop Artiste of the Year.
• Best Music Video of the Year — “Sacrifice” (directed by Mika Jagun).
• Best Afropop Song of the Year — “Sacrifice“.
• Best Hip-hop Song of the Year — “Where Dem Boys”.
• Most Popular Song of the Year — “Sacrifice”.

This haul makes Black Sherif the most-nominated artist of the edition, highlighting his widespread impact through powerful lyrics, chart-topping success, and growing international appeal.