Ghanaian music star Black Sherif is leading the pack at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), earning nominations in a record nine categories.

All of the nominations stem from his critically acclaimed second long-play (LP), Iron Boy, which was released in April 2025.

Upon its release, tracks from the album instantly topped the charts, and a year later, several songs from the project continue to dominate airwaves and streaming platforms.

Black Sherif, who won Artiste of the Year at the 2023 TGMAs, is poised to compete for the top honours again this year, cementing his status as one of Ghana’s most dominant artists in contemporary times.

Four of the 9 nominations came via track six on Iron Boy, called Sacrifice. 

Black Sherif’s 2026 TGMA Nominations

- Artiste of the Year

- Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste

- Album of thr Year - Iron Boy

- Most Popular Song of the Year - Sacrifice

- Songwriter of the Year - Sacrifice

- Best Hiphop Song - Where Dem Boyz

- Best Afropop Song - Sacrifice

- International Collaboration of the Year - So It Goes - Black Sherif ft Fireboy DML

- Best Music Video - Sacrifice

Fans and industry watchers are already buzzing with anticipation as the countdown begins to the TGMA ceremony, where Black Sherif will face stiff competition but also has the opportunity to further solidify his legacy in Ghanaian music.