The timeline has been buzzing as fans of Black Sherif and Medikal go head-to-head over who deserves the coveted Artiste of the Year title at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. Both artists have undeniably led the year under review, delivering chart- topping hits, standout albums, and sold-out shows.
At this year’s awards, Black Sherif leads the pack with nine nominations, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy and Popular Song of the Year for Sacrifice. Medikal follows with five nominations, also securing spots in key categories like Popular Song of the Year for Shoulder and Album of the Year for Disturbation 2.
In the year under review, Black Sherif raised the bar with his sophomore album IRON BOY, which dominated streaming platforms and consistently held the number one spot across multiple charts. He became Spotify’s most-streamed artist in Ghana for 2025 and notably occupied the top 12 spots on Apple Music Ghana with tracks from the project. Beyond streaming success, he took his music global with North American and European tours in April 2025 and earned a nomination for Best International Act at the BET Awards.
On the other side, Medikal proved his star power with a landmark moment, selling out the Accra Sports Stadium for his Beyond Kontrol concert. His hit single Shoulder became one of the most viral songs of the year.
Also in contention for Artiste of the Year are Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, and Diana Hamilton.
With fan debates intensifying and both camps standing firmly behind their favorites, the race for Artiste of the Year is shaping up to be one of the most closely contested battles yet.
