TGMA 2026: Wendy Shay Rallies Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Medikal, Blacko Fans to Vote for Her
- Wendy Shay has made a bold claim for the Artiste of the Year title ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards
- In a new post, the Afrobeats singer urged rival fanbases to unite and support her for the prestigious award
- According to her, she would win the main award at the awards ceremony, which will take place on May 9, 2026
Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has declared herself the rightful winner of the Artiste of the Year award at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, saying the recognition belongs to her based on the work she has put in.
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In a post on X on April 9, 2026, the singer expressed full confidence ahead of the May 9 ceremony, where she will go up against heavyweights Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, and Sarkodie in the category's most competitive race in recent years.
"I know everyone is aware that this year's TGMA Artiste of the Year is me. Thanks to Ghana, SHAYGANG, media personalities, and all the artistes showing me love and advocating for me to win," she wrote.
In a bold move, Wendy Shay went further to appeal directly to the fanbases of her rivals, urging supporters of Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie and others to vote for her.
"I urge fans of SM, Bhim Nation, Sark Nation, BYK, the Blacko Tribe, and every other fanbase to vote massively for me," she added.
See Wendy Shay's X post below:
This year's TGMA is scheduled for May 9, 2026, at The Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
Mc PreLa backs Wendy Shay for 2026 AOTY
Wendy Shay's call has been strongly backed by MC and entertainment pundit, MC PreLa, who agrees the RuffTown signee deserves the ultimate.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh she noted that Wendy Shay stands out above all other nominees in the category, citing her highest audience appeal and popularity.
"The numbers back up the narrative. Her Ready album amassed over 50 million streams across streaming platforms, and her annual SHAY Concert drew over 100,000 people to West Hills Mall in November 2025. Add to that her win as Best Female Artist in West Africa at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in January 2026, and the case for Wendy Shay becomes difficult to dismiss," she said.
Apart from Wendy's outstanding work in the year, MC PreLa added a gender point of view, saying:
"This also invites a deeper conversation about gender and recognition in Ghana's music industry. The TGMA Artiste of the Year category has long been dominated by male artists. A Wendy Shay win would not just be a personal milestone; it would be a statement about the evolving landscape of Ghanaian music and the industry's willingness to recognise female excellence at the highest level."
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Prophet predicts Wendy Shay will win AOTY
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Prophet Evans had prophesied that Wendy Shay would emerge as the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artist of the Year.
The man of God made the declaration during a live radio preaching session on Angel FM on April 15, 2026, where he shared what he described as a spiritual insight regarding the upcoming awards.
According to him, the Artiste of the Year title had already been spiritually positioned for Wendy Shay.
Source: YEN.com.gh
