The 6th Western Gospel Awards has announced its nominees for the 2026 edition, with the main ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 14. The event will be held 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. The awards, organised by Prolific GH, aim to recognise talents, ministries, creatives, and industry contributors helping to advance gospel music, particularly in the Western and Western North regions.
The Lead Consultant of the Western Gospel Awards, Mr Maxwell Bills Ghansah, confirmed the date and venue for the 2026 edition. The announcement sets the stage for what organisers 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.
Renowned event host and master of ceremonies Nana Quasi-Owusu, popularly known as PM TheFinest, has been named 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 full list of nominees has been released, featuring notable artistes such as Esther Godwyll, SK Frimpong, Yvonne Menz, and Kofi Karikari.
The organisers are calling on fans, churches, gospel music lovers, and industry stakeholders to support 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.
The Western Gospel Awards has established itself as a platform dedicated to recognising the talents, ministries, creatives, and industry contributors helping to advance gospel music. The awards have been a major event in the Ghanaian gospel music scene, and this year's ceremony promises to be an exciting celebration of excellence and contribution to gospel music.
As preparations intensify, the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel will host the ceremony on November 14, 2026, for an evening dedicated to celebrating the people and works contributing to the growth of gospel music. The event is expected to be a major highlight of the year for gospel music enthusiasts and industry stakeholders.
Key points
- The 6th Western Gospel Awards ceremony will take place on November 14, 2026, at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Ghana.
- The awards will celebrate nominees across several areas of the gospel music industry, highlighting both established names and emerging talents.
- Renowned event host PM TheFinest has been named as the official host for the 6th edition of the Western Gospel Awards.
