The "Iron Boy" has done it again. In a night that solidified his status as a generational icon, Black Sherif was officially crowned the Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) held at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
With this victory, Black Sherif enters an elite pantheon of Ghanaian music, becoming only the fourth act in the ceremony's 27-year history to win the ultimate prize twice.
The "2x Artiste of the Year" Club
Black Sherif’s 2026 win (following his first title in 2023) puts him in the legendary company of the industry's most dominant figures:
| Artist | Years Won |
| VIP | 2004, 2011 |
| Sarkodie | 2010, 2012 |
| Stonebwoy | 2015, 2024 |
| Black Sherif | 2023, 2026 |
A Night of "Five-Star" Dominance
Black Sherif didn't just win the night's biggest award; he swept a total of five trophies, largely driven by the success of his album Iron Boy and the hit single "Sacrifice."
Artiste of the Year: The ultimate crown.
Album of the Year: Iron Boy
Songwriter of the Year: "Sacrifice"
Afropop Song of the Year: "Sacrifice"
Best Hip-Hop Song: "Where Dem Boyz"
The Battle of the Night: Black Sherif vs. Medikal
While Black Sherif took the final trophy, the evening was a fierce duel with Medikal, who also had a massive night with four wins:
Most Popular Song of the Year: "Shoulder" (ft. Shatta Wale & Beeztrap KOTM).
Best Hiplife Song: "Shoulder"
Collaboration of the Year: "Shoulder"
Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste: Reclaiming his crown in this category.
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