2026 Talented Kidz: Queen Dessa Pips DJ Zerbb, Jasper Blue to Win, Videos Emerge
- Queen Dessa was crowned winner of the 2026 Talented Kidz in a thrilling grand finale on Sunday, April 26, 2026
- She captivated audiences with her performances, pipping Poetlisha, Inno The Poet, DJ Zerbb, and Jasper Blue in the finals
- Dessa's win has triggered mixed reactions, with TV3's Owusu Worae cautioning against unnecessary expressions of disappointments
Dancer and singer Queen Dessa has emerged as the winner for the 2026 Talented Kidz, the 17th season.
Source: Instagram
Queen Dessa came tops in the grand finale held at the National Theatre on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
After many weeks of consistent performances, the 13-year-old entered the finals as one of the favourites, and he did not disappoint.
In her first performance for the grand finale, she arrived on a motorbike and even rode on a horse, thrilling the audience. She also brought some masqueraders on stage.
For the second performance of the night, she collaborated with her mentor, D Chryme, delivering a sterling rendition of the rapper's "Kill Me Shy".
Watch the Instagram video below:
After being announced the winner, she bowed to the crowd and expressed her gratitude to Ghanaians for showing her love.
"All the lovely people of Ghana out there, thank you so much for every bit of support you have given me. I am so grateful. Thank you so much, I love you, Ghana," she said."
Watch the Facebook video below
She won ahead of four other finalists, Poetlisha, Inno The Poet, DJ Zerbb, and Jasper Blue, who took the fourth, third, second, and first runner-up positions, respectively.
For her prize, Queen Dessa took home GHC20,000 and other prizes from sponsors.
Reactions to Queen Dessa's Talent Kidz win
Just as it is common with Talented Kidz and all such competitions, Queen Dessa's win has divided opinions. While many agreed with her win, others thought a contestant like DJ, Zerbb, just like DJ Switch in 2017, deserved it more. Some also wondered about the winner's age.
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the reactions below.
Obrempong Nana said:
"Congratulations, Queen Dessa, you've really proven that you deserve it.cheers."
aaa.amoah said:
"I only watched the recap last week, and I knew she would win. This girl is a natural performer."
Asante Agyapomaa Martha said:
"This one, the judges didn't try at all. The lil boy DJ deserves it. What better song did she sing?"
Anas Transformation said:
"So my boy DJ Zerbb didn't win? But is the winner a lady or a kid? Eeeii boi."
Appiah Daniel Fakye
"Does any of you have her birth certificate? Ghanaians must learn that some of these comments, even though they represent our disappointments, it really goes a long way to affect the contestants. Some calling an old lady isn’t good for her mental state. I preferred the young DJ won, but we can’t speak this badly about her because she isn’t our favourite. Congratulations Nessa."
Talented Kidz: Queen Dessa has been consistent
Reacting to Queen Dessa's win and the mixed reactions that followed, head of entertainment news at TV3, Owusu Worae, noted that it was normal for some fans to be disappointed that their favourites did not win.
"These tensions are not necessarily negative; they indicate strong audience investment, which is crucial for the longevity and commercial success of the show," he said.
He, however, cautioned against fans discrediting the talents and hard work of other competitors because the one they supported did not win.
"Past winners have gone on to secure endorsements, media opportunities, and international exposure, reinforcing the show’s importance as a launchpad rather than just a contest, so we should all be careful about how we share our disappointments so they don't affect the prospects of others."
Former Talented Kidz winner Akua Benny resurfaces
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Akua Benny, a member of the Talented Kidz season six winning team, Star Dance Crew, has resurfaced
In new photos, the young lady, now a University of Ghana graduate, looked much older and different many years after her stint on the talent show.
Akua Benny's current look has triggered positive reactions from many Ghanaian social media users, who expressed their admiration
Source: YEN.com.gh
Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh
Owusu Worae (Entertainment journalist) Worae is an entertainment journalist with over 13 years of experience and now serves as the head of entertainment news at TV3. He has acquired vast knowledge of Ghana's entertainment industry through his work. He led a campaign to bring the spotlight to the plights of old and ailing Ghanaian entertainers like Super OD, Jewel Ackah, William Addo through his series of interviews. He has also been the leader of TV3 News' coverage of major entertainment shows like the VGMAs, GMB for the better part of the last decade
