Ghana's gospel scene has its contenders. The Praise Achievement Awards (PAA) unveiled the nominees for its fifth edition at the African Regent Hotel in Accra on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
This year's list covers 45 categories, honouring gospel musicians, songwriters, producers, instrumentalists, groups, broadcasters and media platforms in Ghana and beyond. The main ceremony is scheduled for December 13.
The big categories
The race for Artiste of the Year features Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Team Eternity Ghana, MOGMusic, Obaapa Christy and Joe Mettle.
For Male Artiste of the Year, MOGMusic, Siisi Baidoo, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Adom Kiki, Scott Evans, Kofi Karikari and Joe Mettle are in contention. Female Artiste of the Year brings together Diana Hamilton, Rose Adjei, Piesie Esther, Celestine Donkor, Mabel Okyere, Queendalyn Yurglee and Obaapa Christy.
Song of the Year nominees include Kofi Owusu Peprah's "Big God", Nacee's "Prayer Interlude", Mabel Okyere's "So Far So Good", Piesie Esther's "Nyame Ye", Diana Hamilton's "Aha Ye" and Joyce Blessing's "Correct".
Albums and beyond Ghana
Album of the Year sees Team Eternity Ghana's "Surgery" EP, Kofi Owusu Peprah's "Find Pleasure" and Obaapa Christy's "Odeneho" among the nominated projects.
The awards also look across the continent. The Artiste of the Year Africa category features acts from Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Rwanda, including Moses Bliss, Dunsin Oyekan, Janet Otieno and Israel Mbonyi.
There are also categories for radio and TV presenters, Christian stations and diaspora-based artistes.
What happens next
The theme for this edition is "Honouring Greatness, Celebrating True Excellence". PRO Precious Mawunya-ko said the list came out of an evaluation process meant to recognise both veterans and emerging gospel ministers.
A petition window for concerns about the nominations ran from October 19 to 23. Organisers have asked fans and nominees to follow official PAA channels for news on voting and the December ceremony.
