The Actor of the Year category seeks to recognise male movie stars whose works (performances in movies and series) impressed fans the most.
Tap on the photo to read more
Jeffrey Nortey has carved a strong brand as a comic actor in the past few years. In 2025, he did not rest and featured in many skits and movies. Among his movies were Pimp's Paradise, Tales of Shades, and Vibes.
Aaron Adatsi was involved in many productions in 2025. He featured in series like Steeze On Steeze, Love And Drama, as well as movies like The Deadly Obsession, A Letter To God, and others.
Ghanaian-Nigerian actor Melvin Dain had a starring role in King of T3MA. He also featured in Shadows of Ambition, For Love and Country, and Ogbanje, a Nigerian production. His role as Sena in the 2025 Akwaaba Magic Original series, House of Klu, endeared him to fans.
Highly acclaimed by his peers, Adjetey Anang had another good year in 2025. He featured in films while also excelling in productions like Black Ashes, Clout, and Behind the Pulpit, among others.
Anthony Woode may not have established himself as a big name yet. However, 2025 should go down as one of his best years ever. His performances in movies like Shadows and Sunlight, Finding Love, and Next of Kin, among many others, were great.
The Actress of the Year category seeks to recognise female movie stars whose works (performances in movies and series) impressed fans the most.
Tap on the photo to read more
Beverly Afaglo starred in her self-produced movie, Pimp's Paradise, for which she went bald. She featured in other movies like Tales of Shades and Clout, among others.
Naa Ashorkor has been a regular YEA nominee, and her streak continues into 2025. She featured in movies like For Love And Country and Adam The First, while also demonstrating her versatility through the stage production (play) Beyond The Walls.
Despite losing her mother in the year, Roselyn Ngissah did not slack as she starred in Love, Lies, & Jollof, Crossing Paths, and In Between, as well as other TV series.
Seasoned actress Selassie Ibrahim bounced back onto the movie scene in 2025, and she virtually owned it. Her appearance in Akwaaba Magic's TV series Kpakpo My Husband and movies like Discarded and Love, Lies & Jollof were spectacular.
Gloria Sarfo's 2025 has been dominated by her advocacy for the movie industry. Alongside that, she has also had a good run. Some of her productions include Last Stop, A Letter To God, and How To Break Your Virginity.
The Actor of the Year (Kumawood) category seeks to recognise male stars on the Kumawood scene whose works (performances in movies and series) impressed fans the most.
Tap on the photo to read more
Opoku Bilson had a busy year featuring in movies like Elubo, Nana Yeboah Awingaa, and many others. He also featured prominently in the KOD series alongside Ras Nene.
Kwaku Manu was involved in several movie projects in the year, with many of his releases appearing on YouTube, including Eye Red. His TV series Love Bondage was also prominent on YouTube
Kyekyeku's 2025 saw him feature in The Price of Trust and Okwantunii Acabenezer, among other movies. His series, Kyekyeku the Traveller, was also released within the year alongside many other skits.
Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, focused heavily on filmmaking. He produced and acted in movies like Father's Tears, His Excellency and Ibrahim Traoré: The Last African Hero. He also acted in many self-produced TV series.
Ras Nene, also known as Dr Likee or Akabenezer, continued his comedy skit dominance, often featuring Kyekyeku and Opoku Bilson in his videos. His KOD series featuring Opoku Bilson, Ahuofe Patri, and Nana Aba Anamoah was one of the standouts. He also featured in a movie titled Elubo.
The Actress of the Year (Kumawood) category seeks to recognise female movie stars in Kumawood whose works (performances in movies and series) impressed fans the most.
Tap on the photo to read more
On the back of her success with the Abrewa Mafia skits, Vivian Jill Lawrence made a strong showing in 2025. She had prominent roles in movies like The Preacher. She also featured in the series Whose Fault, Mastermind, and many others.
Emelia Brobbey is one of the actresses to have had loads of productions under her belt in 2025. From movies to TV series she has done them all. My In-Laws, Soulmate, and Never Mine, are a few of her works.
Benedicta Gafah's performances in the Amoanimaa and Sika Boto series on Akwaaba Magic were phenomenal in 2025. She also featured in Last Stop and Hard on Gone.
Tracey Boakye's 2025 has been a mix of Ghallywood and Kumawood productions. However, it is her Kumawood movies that have gained more traction. The Street Girl, My Twin Sister, and The Maid are some of her works.
After making a name for herself in skits with Ras Nene and his team, Awurama got the opportunity to star in many movies in 2025, and she did not disappoint. Her roles in Mirror, The Prince Is Mine, and Village Champion were standouts.
The Artiste of the Year (Male) category seeks to recognise the best male musician of the year in terms of performances, songs or albums released, and general impact in 2025.
Tap on the photo to read more
Medikal released singles like No Good Advice, Gyae Me, Welcome to Africa, and Aboniki Flow. His Shoulder collaboration with Shatta Wale has been one of the biggest tunes in Ghana in 2025. Medikal also had a good run with performances in many schools. MoMo Fest, Afro Piano, and Rapperholic Homecoming were some of his other concerts.
Shatta Wale opened 2025 with the much-heralded appearance at Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert in Jamaica. He has performed at many high-profile events, including the President's Cup and Rapperholic Homecoming. He released an EP, Voice Of The Crown, which has the much-acclaimed Street Crown. He also collaborated with Medikal on Shoulder, one of the most trending Ghanaian songs on social media in 2025.
Black Sherif successfully released the Iron Boy album. His collaborations with Fireboy DML and Buju Banton, So It Goes and Green Light, respectively, appeared on Spotify's 2025 Global Impact list. He also had his second BET nomination. Sherif also had the Iron Boy tour to promote his album. The tour took him to six cities in North America and Europe.
Stonebwoy had a successful UP & Runnin6 World Tour with stops in North America and Europe. He also headlined shows like HoodTalk Music Festival, Tidal Rave Festival, MoMo Fest, and Gomoah Fetteh Akwambo Festival. His 9-track EP, Torcher, was released to much acclaim.
King Paluta's 2025 saw him grow significantly with new music and increased recognition both locally and internationally. He released Foko, Thank You, and La Vida Loca, among other songs, which became anthems in the year. Paluta also headlined many shows in Ghana and toured the US and Europe with stops in Belgium and Germany.
The Artiste of the Year (Female) category seeks to recognise the best female musician of the year in terms of performances, songs or albums released, and general impact in 2025.
Tap on the photo to read more
Piesie Esther dropped her Ogya EP to much acclaim. Her single, Nyame Ye, which was produced by Kuami Eugene, has also been a big success. She has performed at numerous events from the beginning of 2025, including Mega Praise, United Praise In London, Tehillah Experience, and NkrumahFest.
Wendy Shay's 2024 hit Too Late crossed over to 2025 and spawned a remix, which amassed a whopping 30 billion reactions on TikTok in just about three months of its release. She released songs like Apology featuring Mavado, Crazy In Love featuring OliveTheBoy, and also performed at big events like Fetu Afahye, KNUST SRC Week, and Ghana Independence Day Celebrations in Netherlands, among others.
Since she burst onto the scene in 2021, Gyakie has never looked back. In 2025, she released her debut album, After Midnight, with songs like Harmattan featuring Shatta Wale, House Party featuring Young Jonn, and No One. She also released singles like Unconditional and Cheat On You with KiDi. For concerts, Gyakie performed at the inaugural Afro Jam Festival in Japan and Ghana Party In The Park in the UK, among others.
Moliy has enjoyed a splendid year following her successful single from 2024, Shake It To The Max. A remix of the song with Jamaica's Skillbeng and Silent Addy in 2025 has amassed over 169 million views on YouTube. She became the first Ghanaian artiste to perform at the BET Awards and also performed at City Splash Festival in London and Pop-Kultur Festival in Berlin.
In 2025, Amaarae made history as the first Ghanaian artist to perform a solo set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She also released her highly anticipated third studio album, Black Star. She toured North American cities, including New York, Toronto, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles.
This category rewards female Ghanaian entertainers whose fashion styles impressed their followers or became talking points within the year.
Tap on the photo to read more
Piesie Esther continued to showcase her elegant and graceful fashion sense. Most notable was her custom-designed gown at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA25). She also teamed up with some designers to model in stylish outfits in her everyday life.
As in previous years, Nana Akua Addo's 2025 style moments continued to receive critical acclaim, reinforcing her reputation as a fashion trailblazer. Most notable was her red carpet appearance at the African Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in May, where she wore a revolutionary, all-white gown made from wearable ABS material.
Fella Makafui was notable for her glamorous red carpet appearances, including the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards and the EMY Africa Expo 2025.
Over the years, Serwaa Amihere has established herself as a fashion-forward personality. She upheld her reputation for impeccable style throughout the 2025, making elegant appearances on our screens, red carpets, and various programmes.
Actress and TV personality, Nana Ama McBrown, has consistently been a style icon, and 2025 was no exception. She made stunning appearances on television, at public events, and on red carpets with her signature elegance and flair.
This category goes to male Ghanaian entertainers whose fashion styles impressed their followers within the year.
Tap on the photo to read more
Known for his unconventional and theatrical style, fashion entrepreneur Osebo the Zaraman had several standout moments in 2025, with his appearance at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) being the most notable. He also trended online for his fashion beef with Ajagurajah.
TikTok star Quecy Official impressed with his style choices in 2025. His appearances at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) and EMY Africa Expo were moments one could not ignore.
Wesley Kesse always appears in public with style, and 2025 was not different. He looked great on the red carpet at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) and EMY Africa Expo.
TV personality Kpekpo Maxwell Justice, also known as KMJ, established his "Royal Host" persona in 2025. From public events, appearances on TV, and his gigs as an MC, he was always dressed to impress.
Stonebwoy made significant waves with his style sense in 2025, with his standout appearances at Paris Fashion Week and the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). He was even named as the best male fashion icon from Africa during the 2025 AW Paris Week by Elle Magazine.
The social media star (YouTube) category is to recognise YouTube users whose content on their platforms sparked conversations on the internet.
Tap on the photo to read more
In 2025, Gossip 24 TV, founded by Clement Asamoah, cemented its position as the go-to YouTube channel for in-depth analysis of online trends. Many relied upon the channel for explanations into major online news like Hajia4Real's release from jail, Daddy Lumba's death and family issues, among others.
Led by Derrick Abaitey, Konnected Minds is a podcast for inspirational content. In 2025, it solidified its position as one of Ghana's top podcasts, focusing on entrepreneurship, personal development, and wealth creation. With interviews with the likes of McDan and Richie Mensah in the year, Konnected Minds soared to the No. 1 spot on Apple Podcasts in Ghana.
For a long time, many had been wondering who was behind the Headless YouTuber brand. He revealed himself as Kula, the rapper, in January 2025. While many thought the revelation would derail him, he continued to produce videos for his YouTube channel, which sparked online conversations.
Code Micky covered a wide range of topics on his YouTube channel, from celebrity gossip and social media trends to music releases and football betting. His frequently entertaining and humorous commentary throughout the year won over many Ghanaian viewers.
Wode Maya is a leading YouTuber in Ghana and throughout Africa, with almost two million subscribers. Using his influential platform, he committed to highlighting hidden tourist treasures across Ghana and other African countries, successfully promoting the continent's rich and varied attractions.
The social media star (TikTok) category is to reward TikTokers who set trends or excited people on the video-sharing app with their content.
Tap on the photo to read more
Akosua Dickson, also known as Presidoo on TikTok, remained highly active in 2025. She regularly hosted interactive live sessions for her followers. Her breakup with Quecy Official was one of the most topical issues on the video-sharing platform.
Juliana Amoateng continued to focus on lifestyle content, including fashion, skincare, and travel in 2025. Her page grew in numbers, indicating a growing interest in her content.
Quecy Official created a variety of content from humour to relatable skits. His supposed breakup with fellow TikToker Akosua Dickson topped conversations on the platform for many weeks.
Chef and content creator Chef Abbys, a.k.a. Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye, received global recognition, appearing in TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential Creators list for 2025 and representing Ghana and TikTok at the 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. She was also named one of only 50 global creators on TikTok's 2025 Discover List.
With almost four million followers, Ama Yeboah is formidable on TikTok. Her content in the year ranged from skits with her mother, market adventures, stress-relief comedy videos, to collaborations with musicians like Kuami Eugene. Notably, her video for the High School pose challenge, mimicking Nicki Minaj, was reposted by the American rapper on Instagram.
The Comedian of The Year category is to recognise the topmost comic actor. It includes comic stars who have cracked ribs with their performances on stage or got people laughing their heads off with skits.
Tap on the photo to read more
Ama Pokuaa Memeneda Ba and Asor Yaa have released countless funny skits and comedy series on TikTok in 2025. Their combo was so good that it landed them features in the TV series, House of Trouble.
Asafo Powers had a standout year in his comedy career with his Killer Ntua series. Within the year, he collaborated with Okese1, Emelia Brobbey, and Kwaku Manu to promote their projects. His works have been so strong that not even his split from Last Hero after their Dubai trip has been able to derail him.
Ben South, whose real name is Benjamin Kingsford Miller, expanded his reach as a comic content creator. Often described as one of the most creative, he got many followers laughing with his viral videos. He even ventured into movies, releasing 24 on his YouTube channel.
Ama Yeboah continued to be a strong comic personality on TikTok, where she is known as Akonoba. Her comedy style was characterised by relatable skits about family life, which mostly featured her mother.
Commeddybwoy, a.k.a. baby Jet, had a very active 2025, releasing numerous comedy skits that often went viral on social media. His content primarily focused on relatable and humorous everyday situations themed around area guys, barter trade, and African mothers, dominating his videos.
The Changemakers category seeks to recognise players in the entertainment industry and other famous people who positively impacted society or their communities.
Tap on the photo to read more
A nurse and child health philanthropist, Wendy Boatemaa Ofori, operates the "Redeeming Hands Foundation" (RHF), an NGO dedicated to supporting child health. In 2025, she solicited cash donations to pay the hospital and educational bills of many needy people.
Horic Ampofo, owner of automobile business Horic Autos, touched many lives in 2025 by offering educational and small business support, including donations of GHC5,000 each to 25 individuals. He also gifted GHc15,000 to an elderly volunteer who had been sweeping the Ayi Mensah to Aburi road for years.
The Buz Stop Boys expanded their volunteer-led sanitation efforts in the country. They swept streets, cleared drains, and collected trash. They were so prominent in 2025 that they gained recognition from President John Mahama.
Nana Tea has always been helping the needy by mobilising support from social media. In 2025, he continued his work soliciting support to renovate and furnish the home of a herdsman and helping students pay their fees, among others. He was honoured as the MTN Digital Hero at the grand finale of MTN Heroes of Change Season 7.
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has always been impactful with his philanthropy, but 2025 seems to have been more impactful. His philanthropic work in the year has focused on education, healthcare, and community development. Key among his works was the support to Kofi Adomah and Suzzy Pinamang for eye surgeries abroad. He also donated all the cement for the construction of the University of Ghana School of Law.
The Best Dancer of the Year category is to recognise the topmost dancers. It includes dancers who have cracked ribs with their performances on stage
Tap on the photo to read more
Dancegod Lloyd had a good year. He performed at the IndomieFest 2025 and Accra Technical University Artist Night, among others. He was also awarded "Dancer of the Year" at the Ghana Dance Industry (GHADI) Awards.
Official Starter was very active in Ghana throughout 2025. Apart from his works with the Makola ladies, he performed at several high-profile events and festivals, including the Mobile Money Festival (MoMoFest) and Ghana's Most Beautiful (GMB).
An integral member of DWP Academy, Demzy Baye was behind several dance challenges in the year, including Sankofa, Yeshua, and Wotu Fever. He was recognized by AfricaVotes as a candidate for the Best Young Achiever Choreographer award in February.
In 2025, Champion Rolie continued to be a major force on the Ghanaian dance scene. His year was marked by the launch of several viral dance challenges and collaborations with other popular dancers like Afronita, Liya, and Jayposh. He performed at events like Indomie Fest.
DWP Academy dancer Lisa Quama had a highly eventful year. She released a variety of viral dance challenges and choreographies that garnered millions of views online. She worked with singer Amaarae and Kumz dancers.
This is to honour the best-performing Ghanaian male sports personalities for their exploits home and abroad within the year
Tap on the photo to read more
Jordan Ayew moved from Crystal Palace to Leicester City and was relegated after the 2024/25 season. However, it is his performances for the Black Stars that stood out. His 14 goal contributions (7 goals, & assists) powered Ghana to its 5th World Cup.
Mohammed Kudus had a not-so-spectacular season with West Ham in the English Premier League but still got Tottenham to pay £55m for his services, making him the most expensive Ghanaian footballer in history. He started his Tottenham life on high, registering four assists in his first five league games. He has also been an important part of the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has had a stellar year. He broke the 100m national record twice in 2025, doing 9.87s in May and 9.84s in July. He reached the semi-final of the 100m race at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with 10.09s in the heats, but failed to qualify for the final.
High jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships when she qualified for the final with a 1.92m jump. She became the first-ever Ghanaian woman to do so. Even though she did not win a medal, her appearance in the final was also the first time in 20 years that any individual athlete from Ghana had reached a final. Ignatius Gaisah and Margaret Simpson were the last in 2005.
Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah had a transformative year. She was a debutant for the Black Queens at the 2025 WAFCON in Morocco but ended up as one of the breakout stars. At the club level, she moved from London City Lionesses to Nottingham Forest after winning the WSL2 title with her former club.
This is to reward Ghanaian content creators abroad who made profound impact on social media conversations within the year
Tap on the photo to read more
Netherlands-based Ohemaa Conny has amassed a sizeable following on social media with content around comedy, travel promotions highlighting Ghana, and a notable charity tour distributing essential items across the country.
Kofi Gabs was one of the most talked about content creators in the diaspora in the last year with his comparison of his Dutch passport to a PhD, and he did not rest in 2025. His controversial commentary on national affairs and a relationship setback with one of his white partners got many discussing him.
OK Elvis gained popularity in 2025 for his comedic skits and relatable, everyday videos on platforms like TikTok. He also established himself as budding streamer on Twitch.
US-based content creator Naana Donkor Arthur (NDA), remained highly active and visible on social media in 2025, sharing her thoughts on life, relationships, and society. She maintained a strong followership across social media.
Obaa Cee had a prominent and eventful year, releasing new music, collaborating with other entertainers, and maintaining a high profile on social media.
.svg){kind=icon}
