Western Gospel Awards 2026 Set for November 14 as Full Nominee List Released

The countdown to the 6th edition of the Western Gospel Awards (WGA) has officially begun, with organizers unveiling this year’s nominees and confirming Saturday, November 14, 2026, as the date for the highly anticipated awards ceremony.

The ceremony will take place at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Ghana and is expected to attract gospel artistes, music executives, media personalities, clergy, industry professionals, fans, and other stakeholders for a night celebrating excellence and contributions to gospel music.

Organized by Prolific GH, the Western Gospel Awards has established itself as a platform dedicated to recognizing the talents, ministries, creatives, and industry contributors helping to advance gospel music, particularly in the Western and Western North regions.

Speaking on preparations for this year’s ceremony, Lead Consultant of the Western Gospel Awards, Mr. Maxwell Bills Ghansah, officially confirmed the date and venue for the 2026 edition. The announcement sets the stage for what organizers say will be another major gathering of gospel music personalities and stakeholders.

The awards will celebrate nominees across several areas of the gospel music industry, highlighting both established names and emerging talents.

Adding to the excitement surrounding the event, organizers have named renowned event host and master of ceremonies Nana Quasi-Owusu, popularly known as PM TheFinest, as the official host for the 6th edition.

He is expected to steer proceedings throughout the ceremony as winners are announced and nominees, artistes, and other industry contributors receive recognition for their work.

The 2026 nominees represent a wide range of talents and contributions within Ghana’s gospel music ecosystem.

Categories include gospel artistes, songwriters, vocalists, music events, music videos, radio and television programmes, collaborations, among other areas of recognition.

The organizers are calling on fans, churches, gospel music lovers, and industry stakeholders to rally behind the nominees and follow the official Western Gospel Awards platforms for updates as the November ceremony approaches.

The 6th edition of the Western Gospel Awards is expected to bring together some of the industry’s established voices alongside emerging talents, creating a platform for recognition, networking, and celebration.

As preparations intensify, all roads will lead to the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel on November 14, 2026, for an evening dedicated to celebrating the people and works contributing to the growth of gospel music.

Below is the list of nominees

Western Gospel Artiste of the Year

• Esther Godwyll
• Sk Frimpong
• Yvonne Menz
• Kofi Karikari
• Efua Black
• Cofi Boham

Western Gospel Collaboration of the Year

• Emily Adade Boateng – Aseda ft. Joyce Blessing
• Justice Boakye – Yesu Beye ft. Oware Junior
• Efua Black – Testify ft. Diana Hamilton
• Vessels of Worship – The Declaration ft. Joe Mettle
• Enoch AJ – Kormantse ft. Wallarz

Western New Gospel Artiste of the Year

• Herbert Rockson
• Emily Adade Boateng
• Justice Boakye Appiah
• Nhyiraba Prissy
• Eli-Fie
• Lizzy Gordon

Western Female Gospel Artiste of the Year

• Esther Godwyll
• Yvonne Menz
• Efua Black
• Lizzy Gordon
• Nana Shika
• Selina Arthur

Western Male Gospel Artiste of the Year

• Isaac K. Dentu
• El Manuel
• Sk Frimpong
• Kofi Karikari
• David Koomson
• Cofi Boham

Western Female Vocal Performance of the Year

• Esther Godwyll – I Choose To
• Emily Adade Boateng – Sesa
• Lizzy Gordon – Yesu Mogya
• Lady Rev. Je Nyame Dovez – Holy
• Naa Shika – My Redeemer Lives

Western Male Vocal Performance of the Year

• Isaac K. Dentu – Yɛnnsom Nyame Mmbɔkaw
• Sk Frimpong – Victory
• El Manuel – God of Multiplication
• Kofi Karikari – Stamina
• David Koomson – Victory
• Cofi Boham – Take Me Home

Western Instrumentalist of the Year (Technical)

• Corbina Saah
• Godfred (Ekueme)
• Terry String
• Tony
• Frank (Kobby Legend)
• Desmond Walker

Western Gospel Radio/TV Show of the Year

• Gospel Express – Spice FM
• Gospel 360 – Owass FM
• Spice Worship – Spice FM
• Big Nkuranhye Mmbre – BG FM
• Nyame Som Yede – Rok FM

Western Choral Choir/Group of the Year

• The Symphonic Choir Ghana
• Apowa Youth Choir
• Sixteenth Angelic Choir

Western Contemporary Choir/Group of the Year

• Vessels of Worship
• Steve O and The Broken Chain
• Tarkwa Crusaders Choir
• One Heart Choir

Western Urban/Contemporary Gospel Artiste of the Year

• Deborah McKay
• Corbina Saah
• Kofi Ayeyi – Rapgees GH
• Cofi Boham

Western Best Lyrical Content of the Year

• Esther Godwyll – Al Tivi
• Sunshine Selina – Prayer
• Kwesi Saint – Oye
• Sk Frimpong – Victory
• Vessels of Worship – The Declaration ft. Joe Mettle
• Steve O and The Broken Chain – Gyedie Kasa
• Cofi Boham – Take Me Home

Western Songwriter of the Year

• Esther Godwyll – Aseda
• Efua Black – Testify
• Yvonne Menz – Nyame Akae Me
• Kofi Karikari – Stamina
• Steve O and The Broken Chain – Gyedie Kasa
• Cofi Boham – Take Me Home

Western Most Popular Song of the Year

• Esther Godwyll – Aseda
• Emily Adade Boateng – Miracle
• Yvonne Menz – Nyame Akae Me
• Efua Black – Testify ft. Diana Hamilton
• Kofi Karikari – Stamina
• Vessels of Worship – The Declaration ft. Joe Mettle
• Steve O and The Broken Chain – Gyedie Kasa
• Cofi Boham – Busy Body

Western Gospel Music Video of the Year

• Isaac K. Dentu – Yɛnnsom Nyame Mmbɔkaw
• Justice Boakye – Yesu Beye ft. Oware Junior
• Yvonne Menz – Hosanna
• Efua Black – Testify
• Kofi Karikari – Stamina
• Sunshine Selina – Prayer

Western Best Gospel Artiste – DIASPORA

• Sunshine Selina
• David Koomson
• Francis Armah

Western Best Vocal Performance – DIASPORA

• David Koomson
• Francis Armah
• Sunshine Selina
• Deborah McKay

Western Best Blogger of the Year

• Maxy Quainoo
• Kofi Nehemiah
• Boga Ali Hashim
• Kofi Annan
• The Church

Discovery of the Year

• Emily Adade Boateng
• Empress
• Herbert Rockson
• Rapgees GH
• Nhyiraba Prissy
• Bro Obed

Gospel Music Event of the Year

• Efua Black – Holy Ghost Concert
• Yvonne Menz – SPP Concert
• Sk Frimpong – Dynamic Praise
• Lady Joy – Awakening Experience
• Ben Duah Ministries – Aseda Kese
• Impact Nation – Crazy Praise

Source: Boga Ali Hashim