Accra, March 16, 2026 – The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Board has introduced a new “Swing Period” policy to ensure songs released late in the calendar year are considered fairly for nominations.
Implemented for the first time in the 27th TGMA, the policy allows December releases to compete in the following year’s awards cycle, provided they meet specific eligibility requirements.
A TGMA Board statement explained: “Songs released in December that demonstrate measurable impact and were not nominated in the prior awards cycle will qualify for consideration in the subsequent year.”
The initiative comes after three years of consultation with industry stakeholders and addresses longstanding concerns that late-year tracks often fail to gain traction in time for their release-year nominations.
Under this framework, Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick’s “Messiah” and Kojo Blakk featuring Kelvyn Boy’s “Excellent” successfully secured nominations in the 27th edition.
TGMA emphasized that the new policy reflects the evolving music landscape shaped by digital consumption patterns and changing audience behaviour, and noted that the awards body will continue refining processes to uphold fairness and credibility in recognizing outstanding Ghanaian music.
GHBUSS
16 March 2026
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