Black Sherif Wins Best Afropop Song of the Year at 27th TGMA with Sacrifice

Black Sherif emerged victorious in the Best Afropop Song category at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The award recognized his track “Sacrifice” as the standout Afropop release of the eligibility period.

The win highlights the rising influence of Black Sherif, who led nominations in several major categories this year. “Sacrifice” resonated widely with audiences through strong streaming performance, chart dominance on platforms like Apple Music Ghana, and its emotional appeal.

Other nominees in the Best Afropop Song category included:

Stonebwoy – “Gidi Gidi”
Olivetheboy ft. Sarkodie – “Bend”
Gyakie – “Sankofa”
King Promise ft. MzVee / Mr Eazi – “See What We’ve Done” (variations noted across reports)
Additional contenders, such as Lasmid – “Olivia”, in expanded lists.

The 27th TGMA celebrated Ghana’s vibrant music scene across genres, with performances, red carpet glamour, and recognition for artists driving cultural impact. Black Sherif’s victory adds to his growing list of accolades and underscores the genre-blending appeal of contemporary Ghanaian Afropop.

Organizers Charterhouse Productions presented the awards, sponsored by Telecel Ghana and partners including Guinness Ghana, emphasizing the event’s role in honoring excellence “For the People, the Culture & the Music.”

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