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 contribution 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 the 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 are 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 Hamiton
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 Hamiton
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
Maxyquainoo The
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 Concept
Yvonne Menz –SPP Concept
Sk Frimpong – Dynamic Praise
Lady Joy - Awakening Experience
Ben Duah Ministries - Aseda Kese
Impact nation- Crazy Praise
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