The Praise Achievement Awards (PAA) has unveiled nominees for its fifth edition, with entries spanning 45 categories celebrating gospel music in Ghana, Africa and the diaspora.
The nominees were announced at a ceremony held on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at the African Regent Hotel in Accra.
Anchored by the theme “Honoring Greatness, Celebrating True Excellence,” the ceremony brought together gospel music luminaries, established and emerging artistes, pastors, producers, label executives, media practitioners and other stakeholders from Ghana’s gospel music industry and beyond. Nominees attended in strong numbers as contenders were announced across competitive and honorary categories celebrating excellence, creativity and impact in gospel music.
Reaching its fifth edition marks a significant milestone for the awards scheme, which continues to spotlight the people, music and platforms contributing to the growth of gospel music in Ghana, across Africa and within the diaspora.
This year’s official list spans artistes, vocalists, songs, albums, music videos, events, broadcasters, media platforms, producers, instrumentalists, groups and other contributors to the gospel music ecosystem.
Commenting on the milestone, the Office of Public Relations reaffirmed the scheme’s commitment to recognition, credibility and excellence. Public Relations Officer Precious Mawunya-ko said the fifth edition reflects both the faithfulness that has sustained the awards and the depth of talent shaping gospel music today.
“Five editions of the Praise Achievement Awards represent half a decade of God’s faithfulness and a testament to the immense growth of gospel music across Ghana, Africa and the global diaspora. This year’s nomination list reflects a rigorous evaluation process, honouring veteran trailblazers and the vibrant new wave of gospel ministers who continue to shape culture and reach lives through music,” he said.
The unveiling sets the stage for the next phase of the awards, with nominees, fans, industry stakeholders and the wider public invited to follow official PAA channels for updates on voting, academy membership and the main awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, 13 December 2026.
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Official nominees list: Fifth edition
The following categories and entries are reproduced from the official PAA 2026 press and media nominee list. Song and album titles are italicised where identifiable.
01. Artiste of the year (AY)
- Piesie Esther
- Diana Hamilton
- Kofi Owusu Peprah
- Team Eternity
- MOGMusic
- Obaapa Christy
- Joe Mettle
02. Male artiste of the year (MAY)
- MOG Music
- Siisi Baidoo
- Kofi Owusu Peprah
- Adom Kiki
- Scott Evans
- Kofi Karikari
- Joe Mettle
03. Male vocalist of the year (MVY)
- Luigi Maclean: Yehoda
- Kofi Karikari: Stamina
- Emmanuel Juddah: Gyedi Kesebi
- Carl Clottey: Yehoda
- Perez Musik: By Prayer
- Kweku Teye: Se Wo
04. Female artiste of the year (FAY)
- Diana Hamilton
- Rose Adjei
- Piesie Esther
- Celestine Donkor
- Mabel Okyere
- Queendalyn Yurglee
- Obaapa Christy
05. Female vocalist of the year (FVY)
- Grace Charles: African Praise
- Tansy, The Keeper’s Music: Christ Has Done It
- Raphiya: Yahweh, Bethel Revival Choir
- Esther Godwyll: Al Tivi
- Sarah Appiah: Possible, Gabby Mckeown
- Enuonyam Akuffo: Be Still
- Akua Nyame: Reggae Medley, The Blood Crew
06. Worship artiste of the year (WAY)
- Siisi Baidoo
- Joe Mettle
- MOG Music
- Petra Odubayo
- SK. Frimpong
- Rama Antwi
- Nana Amoah
- Yefter Nkansah
- Kofi Owusu Peprah
07. Song of the year (SY)
- Kofi Owusu Peprah: Big God
- Nacee: Prayer Interlude
- Mable Okyere: So Far So Good
- Kweku Teye: Agya Waye Me Yie
- Adom Kiki: Gratitude
- Piesie Esther: Nyame Ye
- Diana Hamilton ft. Ntokozo and Elder Mireku: Aha Ye
- Enana Paul: Baba God
- Joyce Blessing: Correct
08. Worship song of the year (WSY)
- Queendalyn Yurglee: Ayeyi
- MOGMusic: Your Name Jesus
- Kweku Teye: Lord God Almighty
- Kofi Owusu Peprah ft. Siisi Baidoo: Wakrono
- Ruth Adjei: Wo Ye Yesu
- Celestine Donkor: We Hail You
- Bethel Revival Choir ft. Raphiya: Yahweh
- Adom Kiki ft. Joe Mettle: Gyatabruwaa
09. Album of the year (AOY)
- Team Eternity Ghana: Surgery EP
- Michael Kodua: Restoration
- Lord Able Holm: A Journey of Faith & Grace
- Nii Soul: Muyinatu
- Keeper’s Music: Realms Album
- Kofi Owusu Peprah: Find Pleasure
- Obaapa Christy: Odeneho
10. Artiste of the year, Africa (AYA)
- Janet Otieno: Kenya
- Moses Bliss: Nigeria
- Dunsin Oyekan: Nigeria
- Ethel Ahura: Uganda
- Joel Lwaga: Tanzania
- Kaestrings: Nigeria
- Ntokozo Mbambo: South Africa
- Xolly Mncwango: South Africa
- Israel Mbonyi: Rwanda
- Lawrence Oyor: Nigeria
11. Discovery of the year (DOY)
- Jhay Jackson: Nyame Wo Ha
- Priscilla Aglah: Eshe Baba
- Kofi Ayeyi: Hosanna
- Kofi Ayeyi: Onyame Nyansafo
- Mercy Sackey: Awurade Waye
- Adam Gyimah: Your Grace Is Enough
- Maame Kate: Mehyira Ewurade
- Fresh Joy: Favour
- Naa Jacque: My Gratitude
- Grace Charles
12. Praise artiste of the year (PAY)
- Pastor Shadrach Mensah Kwesi
- Min Paolo
- Francis Amo
- Nii Kwei
- Seth Acquah
- Max Praise
- Jojo Arhin
- Ps. Kofy
- SK. Frimpong
13. New artiste of the year (NAY)
- Paul Enana: Baba God
- Emmanuel Juddah: Gyedi Kese Bi
- Bryt Muzik: Victory Shout
- Pascal Koomson: Songs of Hope
- Gracee J: Obiara Ne Ho
- Mister Pryz: Assurance
- Nii Kwei: Dromo
- Kingsley Anyenor: Deeper Worship
- Terry Johnson: Ohe Ye Naakpee
14. Songwriter of the year (SWY)
- Cofi Boham: Take Me Home
- Kofi Karikari: Gratitude
- Perez Musik: By Prayer
- Carl Clottey: Yehoda
- Enuonyam Akuffo: Be Still
- Mister Pryz: Assurance
- Piesie Esther: Nyame Ye
- Diana Hamilton: Aha Ye
- Kofi Karikari: Stamina
15. Best gospel music video (BMV)
- Scott Evans: Ready
- Piesie Esther: Nyame Ye
- MOGMusic: Amen
- Celestine Donkor: Akorfala
- Rama Antwi: Wakae Me
- Scott Evans: Canopy
16. Urban song of the year (UGS)
- Scott Evans: Ready
- Kobby Salm ft. Urban Gospel Family: Fire N Power
- Kofi Karikari: Stamina
- Mister Pryz: Assurance
- Nii Soul: Oluwa Le Mi
- Riche O: You Do All
- Rush The High Priest: Agya
- Wisdom Konla: David Did
- Bethel Revival Choir: Mawu
17. Best traditional Christian music (BTM)
- Rose Adjei: Obeko Me Ko
- Sandy Asare: Nyame Mmere
- Terry Johnson: Ohe Ye Naapkee
- Diana Hamilton: Me Nyankopong Papabi
- Yvonne Menz: Nyame Akae Me
18. Christian music event of the year (MEY)
- Praise Reloaded: Joe Mettlle
- Tehillah: Ohemaa Mercy
- Awake Experience: Diana Hamilton
- First Love Concert: Joshua Ahenkorah
- The Outside: Oneman1000 & Oasis
- The Worshipper’s Heart: Adom Kiki
- Flora Made by Grace: Piesie Esther
- TEG Live 3.0: Team Eternity Ghana
- Rhythms of Africa: Sonnie Badu
19. Christian radio presenter of the year (RPY)
- DDM: Zed Gospel Grove (Zed FM)
- Fifi Folson: Joy In His Presence (Joy FM)
- Nii Noi: Hitz Praise Zone (Hitz FM)
- SOG Precious: Church Xtra (Starr FM)
- Steve Owusu (The Shishiishi Man): Christians Connect Show (Energy FM)
- David Nartey (Taller Dee): Journey to Heaven (No. 1 FM)
- Agyeman: IM Drive (Sunny FM)
- Nana Yaw Sarfo: Yasetenam (Asempah FM)
20. Christian television presenter of the year (CTP)
- Maefia Bentum: The Post (Praise TV)
- Madonna Oppong: Foot Print (Footprint TV)
- Biadela: Awake Africa (Dominion TV)
- Edinam Bright-Davis: Adoration (Channel One TV)
- Apostle Annor: Let’s Worship (Pent TV)
- Rev. Obaa Soono: Eti Sen (CTV)
21. Christian radio programme of the year (CRP)
- Joy In His Presence: Joy FM
- Gospel Xpress: Spice FM
- IM Drive: Sunny FM
- Christians Connect: Energy Radio
- Journey to Heaven: No. 1 FM
- Drive Melodies: Sweet Melodies
- Church Xtra: Starr FM
- Zed Gosepl Grove: Zed FM
- Kristocentric Fresh Tunes: Kristocentric
- Hitz Praise Zone: Hitz FM
22. Christian television programme of the year (CPY)
- The Post: Praise TV
- Gospel PR: Dominion TV
- Christian Trendz: Pent TV
- Footprint: Foot Print TV
- Let’s Worship: Pent TV
- Adoration: Channel One TV
- Eti Sen: CTV
- Rep Jesus: Praise TV
23. Group of the year (GY)
- Team Eternity Ghana
- E’mPraise
- Bethel Revival Choir
- Steve O and The Broken Chains
- The Blood Crew
- Soul Winners
- The Voice of Pentecost
24. Best chorale group, Ghana (BCG)
- Harmonious Chorale
- One Voice Choir
- Winneba Youth Choir
- Heavenly Jewels
- Freedom Choir
- Vocal Essence Chorale Ghana
- DYnamiC Choir
- Celestial City Choir Ghana
- His Voice Ghana
- The Symphonials
- The Kumasi Evangel Choir
25. Instrumentalist of the year (IY)
- Osei Poku Emmanuel
- Kofi Emma
- Dickson Danso Boakye
- Henry Datsomor
- Isaac Obiri Siaw
- Charles Pettingle
- Kwaku Dwomoh (K.Dee)
- Jonas Ahedor
- Emmanuel Affreh Jr
26. Sound engineer of the year (SEY)
- Asare Johnson
- Thomas Tsikata
- Jerry Quansah
- Moses Salami
- Alvin Odametey
27. Best Christian radio station (BSY)
- Sunny FM
- No. 1 FM
- Sweet Melodies
- Kristocentric
- R FM
- Sunsum FM
- Heaven FM
- Potters FM
- Pent Radio
- Ezra FM
28. Best Christian television station (BCT)
- Foot Print TV
- Praise TV
- Pent TV
- B TV
- Sunny TV
- Hope TV
- Genesis TV
- AG TV
- PCG TV
- CACI TV
29. Best Christian blogger of the year (BCB)
- Glovers Hub: Francis Owiredu
- Max Consult: Archie Mercedes Boateng
- New Evangelist: John Etornam Tagbor
- SKBeatz: Sampson Agyekum
- Besora Hub: Paa Kwasi
- Hypes Media: Sir Isaac
- Wisdom Blog: Wisdom Kwao
30. Best Christian DJ of the year (DJ)
- DJ Delin
- DJ Serlom
- DJ Paloma
- DJ Bless
- DJ Crucifix
- DJ Reverend
31. Producer of the year (PY)
- Isaac Obiri-Siaw: Yehoda
- Nti Michael: Re Re La Ti Ti
- Nacee: Prayer Interlude
- Nii Soul: Oluwa Le Mi
- Abokyi: Assurance
- ObengKing: Sing
- Henry Datsomor: Mawu
- Emmanuel Affreh Jr: Gratitude
32. Urban gospel artiste of the year (UGA)
- Scott Evans
- Kobby Salm
- Nii Soul
- Rush The High Priest
- Mister Pryz
- Miss Walters
- Wuddah
- Joe Kay
33. Gospel dance/choreography group of the year (DCGY)
- Spirit of David
- Let’s Dance Africa
- Christ Energy Dancers
- Rebirth Generation
- Children of God
- Y4C Crew
- Makarios Dancers
34. Best gospel song of the year, Africa (BSA)
- Favour: Lawrence Oyor
- No Turning Back II: Gaisie Baba
- Doing of the Lord: Moses Bliss
- Wewe Ni Zaidi: Janet Otieno
- Bila Bila: Joel Lwaga
- Anchor Of My Strength: Paul Cleverlee & Gerald Bishung
- Awamaridi: Sunmisola Agbebi
- Ukuhlala Kuye (Live): Dumi Mkokstad
35. Best collaboration of the year (BCY)
- Aha Ye: Diana Hamilton ft. Elder Mireku & Ntokozo
- Yaba Yaba: Graceland ft. Emmanuel Juddah
- Fire N Power: Kobby Salm ft. Urban Gospel Family
- For My Good: Soul Winners ft. Joe Mettle
- Maseda: Kofi Owusu Peprah ft. Diana Hamilton
- Yehoda: Carl Clottey ft. Luigi Maclean
- Akorfala: Celestine Donkor ft. Diana Hamilton
- Gyatabruwaa: Adom Kiki ft. Joe Mettle
36. Most engaged song on social media (MES)
- So Far So Good: Mabel Okyere
- Gyatabruwaa: Adom Kiki
- Prayer Interlude: Nacee
- Nyame Ye: Piesie Esther
- Aha Ye: Diana Hamilton ft. Elder Mireku & Ntokozo
- Baba God: Paul Enana
- Big God Afro: Kofi Owusu Peprah
37. Best church choir of the year (CCY)
- Graceland Music
- The Keeper’s Music
- The New Song
- Harvest Gospel Choir
- Potter’s City
- Lumina Choir
- Holy Hill Chapel Mass Choir
38. African group of the year (AGY)
Suspended for 2026.
39. Best African artiste of the year, diaspora (BAAY)
- Deborah Lukalu
- Dena Mwana
- Limoblaze
- Oncemore Six
- CalledOut Music
40. Best Ghana gospel artiste, diaspora (BGGA)
- Emmanuel Smith
- Bishop Bez
- Emmanuel Gyamfi
- Herty Corgie
- Melody Frimpong
- Royal Mama
- Richie O
- Millicent Yankey
- Gina Doe
41. Male artiste of the year, diaspora (MAD)
- Abbebe Tabi
- Samuel Sey
- Emmanuel Smith
- Bishop Bez
- Emmanuel Gyamfi
- Brother Ishmael
- Richie O
- Nat Abbey
42. Female artiste of the year, diaspora (FAYD)
- Dr. Ama Kutin
- Mz. Nana
- Herty Corgie
- Royal Mama
- Rita Queen
- Melody Frimpong
- Emmy Xornam
- Millicent Yankey
- Gina Doe
- Cee Music
43. Male vocalist of the year, diaspora (MVYD)
- Daniel Nettey
- Emmanuel Smith
- Josiah Blessing
- Minister OJ
- David Dance
- Richie O
- Nat Abbey
44. Female vocalist of the year, diaspora (FVYD)
- Eli Hadassah
- Dr. Ama Kutin
- Emmy Xornam
- Gifty K
- Laura Sika
- Melody Frimpong
- Royal Mama
- Hertie Corgie
- Millicent Yankey
- Cee Music
45. International event/act of the year (IEY)
- Royal’s Praiz: Royal Mama
- Overflow: Hery Corgie
- And God Said 2025: Rev. Graceman
- In His Presence: Lady Adwoa
- Skylight: Emmanuel Smith
- Vertical 2.0: Emmanuel Gyamfi
- Total Praise 2025: Total Praise Crew