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Grammys 2026: The Complete Winners List
Kendrick Lamar came into the Grammys with the most nominations—nine—and, to the surprise of a few, he exited with the most wins: an impressive five, including record of the year for “Luther”, his collaboration with SZA.
The Recording Academy presented trophies in 95 categories, with 86 of those being given out in an afternoon “premiere ceremony,” with the final nine falling into the performance-heavy primetime telecast. Scroll down to see the complete list of winners.
Album of the year
Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos – WINNER
Justin Bieber – Swag
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Clipse – Let Got Sort Em Out
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia
Record of the year
Bad Bunny – DtMF
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Doechii – Anxiety
Billie Eilish – Wildflower
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther – WINNER
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
Song of the year
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Doechii – Anxiety
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
Bad Bunny – DtMF
Huntr/x – Golden
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – Luther
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Billie Eilish – Wildflower – WINNER
Best pop solo performance
Justin Bieber – Daisies
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Lady Gaga – Disease
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Lola Young – Messy – WINNER
Best pop vocal album
Justin Bieber – Swag
Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
Lady Gaga – Mayhem – WINNER
Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)
Best contemporary country album
Kelsea Ballerini – Patterns
Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunter
Eric Church – Evangeline v the Machine
Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken – WINNER
Miranda Lambert – Postcards from Texas
Best música urbana album
Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos – WINNER
Feid – Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado
J Balvin – Mixteip
Nicki Nicole – Naiki
Trueno – EUB Deluxe
Yandel – Sinfónico (En Vivo)
Best new artist
Olivia Dean – WINNER
Katseye
The Marias
Addison Rae
Sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young
Best rap album
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Glorilla – Glorious
JID – God Does Like Ugly
Kendrick Lamar – GNX – WINNER
Tyler, the Creator – Chromakopia
Best dance-pop recording
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Bluest Flame
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra – WINNER
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching
PinkPantheress – Illegal
Best rap performance
Cardi B – Outside
Clipse – Chains & Whips (ft Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams) – WINNER
Doechii – Anxiety
Kendrick Lamar – TV Off (ft Lefty Gunplay)
Tyler, the Creator – Darling, I (ft Teezo Touchdown)
Best country solo performance
Tyler Childers – Nose on the Grindstone
Shaboozey – Good News
Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used to Be – WINNER
Zach Top – I Never Lie
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo
Best rap song
Doechii – Anxiety
Clipse, Pusha T & Malice ft John Legend & Voices of Fire – The Birds Don’t Sing
Tyler, the Creator ft GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne – Sticky
GloRilla – TGIF
Kendrick Lamar ft Lefty Gunplay – TV Off – WINNER
Best pop duo/group performance
Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity – WINNER
Huntr/x – Golden
Katseye – Gabriela
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
SZA Featuring Kendrick Lamar – 30 for 30
Best R&B album
Givēon – Beloved
Coco Jones – Why Not More?
Ledisi – The Crown
Teyana Taylor – Escape Room
Leon Thomas – Mutt – WINNER
Best rock album
Deftones – Private Music
Haim – I Quit
Linkin Park – From Zero
Turnstile – Never Enough – WINNER
Yungblud – Idols
Best dance/electronic album
FKA twigs – Eusexua – WINNER
Fred Again – Ten Days
PinkPantheress – Fancy That
Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale/Exhale
Skrillex – F U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3
Best rock performance
Amyl and the Sniffers – U Should Not Be Doing That
Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine
Turnstile – Never Enough
Hayley Williams – Mirtazapine
Yungblud – Changes (Live from Villa Park, Back to the Beginning) – WINNER
Best metal performance
Dream Theater – Night Terror
Ghost – Lachryma
Sleep Token – Emergence
Spiritbox – Soft Spine
Turnstile – Birds – WINNER
Best R&B performance
Justin Bieber – Yukon
Chris Brown – It Depends (ft Bryson Tiller)
Kehlani – Folded – WINNER
Leon Thomas – Mutt
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
Best traditional R&B performance
Durand Bernarr – Here We Are
Lalah Hathaway – Uptown
Ledisi – Love You Too
SZA – Crybaby
Leon Thomas – Vibes Don’t Lie – WINNER
Best R&B song
Kehlani – Folded – WINNER
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
Chris Brown ft Bryson Tiller – It Depends
Durand Bernarr – Overqualified
Leon Thomas – Yes It Is
Best alternative music album
Bon Iver – Sable, Fable
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World – WINNER
Tyler, the Creator – Don’t Tap the Glass
Wet Leg – Moisturizer
Hayley Williams – Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
Best traditional country album
Charley Crockett – Dollar a Day
Lukas Nelson – American Romance
Willie Nelson – Oh What a Beautiful World
Margo Price – Hard Headed Woman
Zach Top – Ain’t In It for My Health – WINNER
Best global music performance
Bad Bunny – EoO – WINNER
Ciro Hurtado – Cantando en el Camino
Angélique Kidjo – Jerusalema
Yeisy Rojas – Inmigrante Y Que?
Shakti – Shrini’s Dream (live)
Anoushka Shankar – Daybreak (ft Alam Khan & Sarathy Korwar)
Best rock song
Nine Inch Nails – As Alive as You Need Me to Be – WINNER
Sleep Token – Caramel
Hayley Williams – Glu
Turnstile – Never Enough
Yungblud – Zombie
Best country song
Tyler Childers – Bitin’ List – WINNER
Shaboozey – Good News
Zach Top – I Never Lie
Lainey Wilson – Somewhere Over Laredo
Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton – A Song to Sing
Best alternative music performance
Bon Iver – Everything is Peaceful Love
The Cure – Alone – WINNER
Turnstile – Seein’ Stars
Wet Leg – Mangetout
Hayley Williams – Parachute
Best compilation soundtrack for visual media
A Complete Unknown
F1 The Album
Kpop Demon Hunters
Sinners – WINNER
Wicked
Best music video
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Clipse – So Be It
Doechii – Anxiety – WINNER
OK Go – Love
Sade – Young Lion
Best song written for visual media
Nine Inch Nails – As Alive as You Need Me to Be (From Tron: Ares)
Huntr/x – Golden (from KPop: Demon Hunters) – WINNER
Miles Caton – I Lied to You (From Sinners)
Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Never Too Late (From Elton John: Never Too Late)
Jayme Lawson – Pale, Pale Moon (From Sinners)
Rod Wave – Sinners (From Sinners)
Best Latin pop album
Rauw Alejandro – Cosa Nuestra
Andrés Cepeda – Bogotá (Deluxe)
Karol G – Tropicoqueta
Natalia Lafourcade – Cancionera
Alejandro Sanz – ¿Y ahora qué?
Best folk album
Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson – What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow
Patty Griffin – Crown of Roses
I’m With Her – Wild and Clear and Blue – WINNER
Jason Isbell – Foxes in the Snow
Jesse Welles – Under the Powerlines (April 24 – September 24)
Best dance/electronic recording
Disclosure & Anderson Paak – No Cap
Fred again, Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap
Kaytranada – Space Invader
Skrillex – Voltage
Tame Impala – End of Summer – WINNER
Best African music Performance
Burna Boy – Love
Davido ft Omah Lay – With You
Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin – Hope & Love
Ayra Starr feat. Wizkid – Gimme Dat
Tyla – PUSH 2 START – WINNER
Best jazz performance
Lakecia Benjamin – Noble Rise (ft Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield)
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (live) – WINNER
Samara Joy – Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Michael Mayo – Four
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth – All Stars Lead to You (live)
Best orchestral performance
Michael Repper, conductor (National Philharmonic) – Coleridge-Taylor: Toussaint L’Ouverture; Ballade Op 4; Suites From 24 Negro Melodies
Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra) – Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie – WINNER
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Of Venezuela) – Ravel: Boléro, M 81
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra) – Still & Bonds
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony) – Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements
Best jazz performance
Lakecia Benjamin – Noble Rise (ft Immanuel Wilkins & Mark Whitfield)
Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade – Windows (live) – WINNER
Samara Joy – Peace Of Mind / Dreams Come True
Michael Mayo – Four
Nicole Zuraitis, Dan Pugach, Tom Scott, Idan Morim, Keyon Harrold & Rachel Eckroth – All Stars Lead to You (live)
Best comedy album
Bill Burr – Drop Dead Years by Bill Burr
Sarah Silverman – PostMortem by Sarah Silverman
Ali Wong – Single Lady by Ali Wong
Jamie Foxx – What Had Happened Was … by Jamie Foxx
Nate Bargatze – Your Friend, Nate Bargatze – WINNER
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Fridayy ft Meek Mill – Proud Of Me
JID ft Ty Dolla $ign & 6Lack – Wholeheartedly
Kendrick Lamar with SZA – luther – WINNER
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Rapsody – WeMaj
PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake – SOMEBODY LOVES ME
Producer of the year
Dan Auerbach
Cirkut – WINNER
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave
Songwriter of the year
Amy Allen – WINNER
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr
Laura Veltz
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The complete list of winners can be found on the official Grammys site
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Paypah Sets Ghana Ablaze With 414 West African Tour — School Takeovers, Wild Club Nights And Major Collabs Brewing
Los -Angeles based artiste Paypah arrived in Ghana as part of an ambitious promotional run that blends youth engagement, media visibility, and nightlife performances. The visit, which is already generating buzz across entertainment circles, is being spearheaded by media personality Akosuah Nelly, known for her strong influence in connecting talent with audiences.
A Multi-Faceted Tour
Paypah’s ongoing tour in Ghana is centered around a school media tour, where the artiste is visiting selected institutions to interact directly with students. These engagements feature live performances, motivational talks, and interactive sessions aimed at inspiring young creatives while building a loyal grassroots fanbase.
Students have responded enthusiastically, with many praising Paypah’s authenticity and relatability. The artiste has used the platform not only to perform but also to share personal experiences about navigating the music industry.
Media Rounds and Publicity Push.
Beyond school visits, Paypah has been making appearances across radio and digital media platforms in Accra, discussing new music, career milestones, and future plans. These interviews have played a key role in introducing the artiste to a wider Ghanaian audience.
Akosuah Nelly, who is coordinating the tour, emphasized the importance of a well-rounded promotional strategy. “It’s about creating real connections — from campuses to airwaves — so people don’t just hear the music, they feel the brand,” she noted.
Club Appearances Energize Nightlife.
Paypah is also tapping into Ghana’s vibrant nightlife scene with scheduled club appearances across Accra. These events have drawn crowds eager to experience the artiste’s stage presence firsthand, blending high-energy performances with fan interactions.
Industry watchers say these appearances are crucial in positioning Paypah within Ghana’s competitive entertainment space, where live performance credibility often defines an artiste’s staying power.
Collaboration Talks Underway
Perhaps most exciting are the potential collaborations currently in discussion. Sources close to the tour hint that Paypah is engaging with several Ghanaian artistes and producers, exploring cross-border musical projects that could expand the artiste’s reach across West Africa.
While no official announcements have been made, fans are already speculating about possible features with some of Ghana’s top names.
A Strategic Entry Into Ghana
With the combined efforts of Paypah and Akosuah Nelly, this Ghana visit is shaping up to be more than just a promotional stop — it’s a strategic move aimed at long-term impact.
As the tour continues, all eyes remain on what could be the start of a significant breakthrough for Paypah in the Ghanaian and broader African music scene.
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‘Never Shake’ Album By Ohemaa Rhoda Slated For 26th March, 2026
Prolific Ghanaian gospel musician Ohemaa Rhoda is poised to release her highly anticipated project, the Never Shake album, in a landmark event that promises to make waves in the gospel music scene.
With years of consistent dedication and remarkable musical talent, Ohemaa Rhoda has built a strong reputation in the industry. This new body of work is expected to bring a transformative energy to gospel music, setting a powerful tone for spiritual inspiration and renewal.
The album launch is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Town Park in Wasa Dadieso. The event will feature special appearances and support from renowned gospel artists, including Joyce Blessing, Broda Sammy, and Abawa Connie, who are set to join Ohemaa Rhoda in celebrating this milestone.
Fans and music enthusiasts are encouraged to attend what is sure to be an uplifting and memorable gathering.
Article by Kobby Loam
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MC Benedictus Transitions Into Real Estate, Takes Up COO Role At ACL Properties Ghana
Known for his commanding stage presence and reputation for delivering seamless events, Benedictus Amekuadzi — popularly known as MC Benedictus — has carved a niche for himself as one of Ghana’s most respected professional Masters of Ceremonies.
With over a decade of experience anchoring high-profile events, his name has become synonymous with excellence, precision and strong audience engagement.
In a strategic shift driven by passion and purpose, Benedictus is now extending his influence beyond the microphone into Ghana’s fast-growing real estate sector.
Building on the discipline, coordination and people-centred approach that defined his career as an MC, he is stepping into the industry with a clear vision: to connect clients to value-driven property solutions while maintaining the high standards that earned him recognition on stage.
“I have always believed in creating experiences that leave a lasting impact,” Benedictus said.
“Real estate offers me another avenue to do just that by helping people build, own and invest in spaces that matter.”
At the centre of this new chapter is his appointment as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at ACL Properties Ghana, a firm focused on delivering comprehensive real estate solutions tailored to meet client needs and industry standards.
Operating with a multidisciplinary team of architects, structural engineers, licensed surveyors, and skilled artisans, ACL Properties Ghana positions itself as a one-stop hub for property development and advisory services.
The company’s offerings span the full real estate value chain, including land acquisition, architectural design, quantity surveying, land registration and construction services — ensuring clients are supported from concept to completion.
Based in Pantang-Adenta, ACL Properties Ghana is steadily positioning itself as a trusted player in Ghana’s real estate space, leveraging expertise and a client-focused approach to deliver quality and value.
As Benedictus Amekuadzi steps into this new arena, one thing remains constant — his commitment to excellence. Those who have followed his journey or wish to engage further with his work and insights can connect with him via Instagram (@mc_benedictus) or reach out directly through email (benamekuadzi@gmail.com) and phone (0244485968), as he continues to build meaningful impact both on and off the stage.

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Medikal Declares Himself Artiste Of The Year 2025 After TGMA Nominations
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Medikal has confidently declared himself the rightful Artiste of the Year for 2025 following the release of nominations for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The rapper made the bold declaration during a live performance at Kumawu on Saturday night, where he paused mid-set to address fans about the nominations.
“You know they released the nominations for the TGMA and the Artiste of the Year category,” he told the crowd. “You know Medikal has been working extremely harder than everyone every year. Let’s tell the organizers that this year, no libilibi, no labala.”
The statement was met with loud cheers from fans who echoed his confidence and support.
This year, Medikal stands among the most nominated artistes at the awards, securing over eight nominations, a reflection of what many fans describe as one of the most active and impactful years of his career.
He received nominations in the following categories:
- Music Video of the Year
- Rap Performance of the Year
- Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year
- Most Popular Song of the Year
- Collaboration of the Year
- Album/EP of the Year
- Hiplife Song of the Year
- Artiste of the Year
The Charterhouse Productions-organized awards scheme, powered by Telecel Ghana, is regarded as Ghana’s biggest music honors platform, celebrating excellence across the industry.
Supporters of the rapper argue that his consistency, hit releases, performances across the country, and strong fan engagement make a compelling case for him to win the night’s top prize.
With nominations spanning multiple major categories and a strong presence in the Ghanaian music scene throughout the year, Medikal’s campaign for the Artiste of the Year crown is already gaining momentum among fans and industry observers alike.
As anticipation builds toward the awards night, Medikal’s declaration has added a new layer of excitement to the race for the coveted title.
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Mediq Mane And Omo Marani Films New Music Video – See BTS Photos!
CollinWud label brothers, Mediq Mane and Omo Marani have completed video shoot for a latest song due to hit the stores soon.
The song and video would is part of a stringed project due for release soon.
Mediq Mane and Omo Marani are Ghanaian Afrobeats artistes, still working their craft progressively to the top.
CollinWud, their mother label also hosts other artistes such as Corzzy Blaque, Jah Throne, Tungbani, Others.
Their flagship concert, themed “Keta To The World” is one of the culture-sustaining music and arts events laced with the annual Hogbetsotso Festival celebrated by the Anlo Communities in Keta; the concert stages annually and enters its 5th year this year (2026).

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National Federation Of Masqueraders Unveils Black Star Carnival To Drive Tourism And Revenue – Dr. Arhin
The National Federation of Masqueraders and Fancy Dress of Ghana has unveiled plans to launch a nationwide carnival initiative designed to transform the country’s vibrant masquerade tradition into a structured, revenue-generating tourism product.
Dubbed the Black Star Carnival, the initiative will adopt a three-tiered approach, beginning with district-level celebrations, progressing to regional durbars, and culminating in a grand national finale. The programme aims to harness the cultural and economic potential of the country’s various fancy dress and masquerade traditions by creating a unified calendar of events that showcases Ghana’s creative heritage to both domestic and international audiences.

To ensure the initiative benefits from global best practices, an international delegation from the global carnival community will visit Ghana to provide technical expertise and strategic guidance. The visiting team includes Mr Henry Antoine, President of the World Carnival Commission; Mr Pax Nindi, Chief Executive Officer of the World Carnival Commission and President of the Global Carnival Centre, who brings extensive experience in sustainable carnival practice and has worked extensively across Africa and the Caribbean developing festival infrastructure.

The delegation will also feature key commission members such as Mr Michael Roberts, Ms Jemma Jordan (the Voice of Carnival), Ms Claudette Antoine, together with Ms Shirley Boston of Carnival USA. Their mandate will be to work alongside Ghanaian stakeholders to facilitate the creation, development, and successful implementation of the Black Star Carnival structure.

Announcing the initiative, Dr Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr, speaking on behalf of the Federation, emphasized the economic rationale behind the structured approach.
“This is about transforming what has historically been a community-based tradition into a sustainable creative industry,” Dr Oduro Arhin Jnr stated. “By coordinating our efforts from the district level through to the national stage, we create multiple touchpoints for tourism engagement. The tourist who comes to witness the district celebration in the Volta Region may be inspired to follow the progression to the regional level and, ultimately, to the national climax at the Black Star Square.”

The carnival structure is designed to achieve three primary objectives: attract cultural tourism to communities across all sixteen regions, generate tax revenue for the state through formalized events and services, and create sustainable income streams for the myriad stakeholders involved in the masquerade value chain.
These stakeholders include costume designers, mask carvers, event organizers, transport operators, and hospitality providers, all of whom stand to benefit from increased patronage and the formalization of what has largely remained an informal sector activity.

Dr Oduro Arhin Jnr noted that with international collaboration from experienced carnival practitioners, the Black Star Carnival would position Ghana as a premier destination for cultural tourism in West Africa, drawing comparison to established carnival destinations while maintaining the distinct character of Ghana’s masquerade traditions.
The Federation has indicated that detailed guidelines for participation, including criteria for progression from district to regional and national levels, will be released in the coming weeks, with the inaugural edition of the carnival expected to commence later in the year following the technical advisory visit from the international delegation.
The federation is working along side the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to ensure the Black Star Carnival is successfully launched.
According Dr. Arhin Jnr popularly known as Bnoskka said the visiting delegation will pay a courtesy call on speaker of parliament, the presidency and also engage other stakeholders in the form of National Policy Dialogue on Development and implementation of the Black Star Carnival.
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ChiDon And De Eye Bridge Cultures On New Single “Allah Sariki”
Nigerian GodsPop artist ChiDon GPM is set to release his new single “Allah Sariki” featuring Ghanaian Afrobeat artist De Eye on March 16. The song, which means “God is King,” carries a strong message of faith, reminding listeners that success and elevation come through trusting in God.
The collaboration blends cultures and languages, with ChiDon GPM delivering verses in Igbo and English, while De Eye adds a unique touch in Hausa, creating a musical bridge that celebrates unity beyond language, culture, and religion.
With its uplifting message and powerful cross-cultural collaboration, “Allah Sariki” is expected to resonate with audiences across Africa when it releases on major streaming platforms on March 16.
Follow for more: @chidongpm on all platforms.
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