TGMA 2026 Returns to Accra International Conference Centre's Grand Arena in Last-Minute Venue Change
- The Telecel Ghana Music Awards will continue at the Accra International Conference's Grand Arena for its 27th edition
- This follows a last-minute venue change from the initially announced Palms Convention Centre at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
- Hotly anticipated nominees for Artiste of the Year include Black Sherif and Stonebwoy
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
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Organisers announced a last-minute change of venue for this year's ceremony, moving the event from the Palms Convention Centre back to its traditional home.
The Palms Convention Centre was announced as the 2026 TGMA venue after concerns emerged that organisers had been unable to secure a suitable location for this year's edition.
Reports had indicated that previously used venues were unavailable due to ongoing renovation works, with some urging organisers to postpone the TGMA 2026.
However, the 27th edition of the awards, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, has been confirmed to be held at the Grand Arena, in a switch that returns the ceremony to the venue most associated with the awards and has historically hosted the event.
In a statement released on May 5, 2025, Charterhouse, the organisers, noted that:
"The move to the Grand Arena reflects the evolving scale and production ambition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. With its expansive capacity, advanced technical infrastructure, and enhanced production flexibility, the Grand Arena offers the ideal environment to deliver the world-class experience that audiences have come to expect. As the home of the TGMA since 2019, the venue is purpose-built to support the dynamic staging, broadcast, and audience engagement requirements that define the awards."
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The organisers expressed gratitude to their sponsors and government agencies for their support.
"We extend our deepest gratitude to all stakeholders, particularly our headline sponsor, Telecel Ghana, and our sector ministry, for their unwavering support. We are equally grateful to the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued collaboration towards the hosting of this year's event at the Grand Arena and supporting the growth of the creative sector.
"To our cherished nominees, guests, and the Ghanaian public, we look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable evening — one that celebrates our music, our culture, and our global impact in truly grand style."
See the statement on Instagram below:
This year's edition is expected to feature live performances, major award presentations, and appearances from top figures in Ghana's music industry.
The Artiste of the Year category remains one of the most hotly anticipated of the night, with nominees including Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Diana Hamilton, Medikal, and Wendy Shay.
See the Instagram video below:
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
