TGMA 2026: Diana Hamilton Reacts to Artist of the Year Nomination
- Diana Hamilton has expressed gratitude and excitement over her Artist of the Year nomination at the 2026 TGMA
- In an interview, the gospel singer reflected on the support that keeps her music relevant amid fierce competition
- Hamilton, who is battling five others in the category, also sought clarification on her absence from other categories
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Gospel musician Diana Hamilton feels honoured and humbled after earning a nomination in the prestigious Artist Of The Year (AOTY) category at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
The award-winning singer is among six top contenders battling for the coveted title, alongside Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Medikal, and Sarkodie.
Her nomination was announced at the official unveiling of nominees on Saturday, March 14, 2026, curated from submissions from the opening of nominations from January 20 to February 8, 2026.
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Diana Hamilton humbled by TGMA AOTY nomination
Speaking after the announcement of nominees, Diana Hamilton described the recognition as exciting and expressed gratitude to God and to everyone who has supported her music.
“It’s humbling. It’s exciting,” she said.
The W'asem hitmaker noted that she had come across a video in which a pastor humorously suggested that the nomination showed that 'the system is working', a comment she found amusing.
Despite the lighthearted moment, Diana Hamilton emphasised that she remains grateful for the continued support that has kept her music relevant.
“I’m just grateful to God for what He’s done and to all of you for the work you put in to make our songs heard and our names stay,” she said.
Her nomination places her among some of the most dominant forces in Ghanaian music over the past year, including multiple award winners Black Sherif, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, as well as Afropop star Wendy Shay.
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Diana Hamilton asks TGMA 2026 nomination questions
Diana Hamilton also addressed questions about why her song Aha Ye did not secure nominations in the International Collaboration of the Year and Collaboration of the Year categories she won last year.
The gospel singer said she had not yet had the opportunity to fully review the nominees’ list at the time of the announcement.
She added that she would seek clarification from the organisers of the awards, Charterhouse, regarding the absence of the song from those categories.
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Diana Hamilton, who claimed the TGMA AOTY in 2021, becoming the first woman alive and the second-ever gospel artist to win it, is the only Christian genre musician and the second female in contention for the award this year.
The main event is expected to take place in Accra on May 9, 2026, the organisers have announced, adding that the venue will be communicated at a later date.
Wendy Shay wins award at 2026 AFRIMA
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Wendy Shay had won an award at the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
The star-studded ceremony at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, saw her announced as the Best Female Artiste for West Africa.
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