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✦ 6th Edition · 2026
Dangme Music Awards
A community-first celebration of Dangme music — transparent voting, artist storytelling, and a spotlight on Ada, Krobo & Shai sounds.
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📍 Ada Foah Beach Dome · 28 Nov 2026 · 7 PM GMT
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About DMA
About the Dangme Music Awards
The Dangme Music Awards (DMA) is an award scheme created to recognize, celebrate, and promote musicians, DJs, producers, media personalities, and other creatives from Dangmeland. It was established to help elevate Dangme music from a local level to a more competitive national and international standard.
DMA is the premier award scheme dedicated to recognizing, rewarding, and promoting outstanding talents in music, media, and entertainment across Dangmeland — while preserving and advancing the Dangme language and culture.
Our Objectives
- Promoting Dangme language, culture, and identity through music.
- Honoring talented artists and industry players from Dangme-speaking communities.
- Encouraging young musicians to develop their craft professionally.
- Creating visibility and opportunities for Dangme artists.
- Preserving traditional Dangme musical heritage while supporting modern music styles.
What makes this awards different
Fan-Powered Voting
Support your favourite artist directly — each vote costs GHS 1 via mobile money. Every cedi goes toward the event production.
Cultural Language Spotlight
Songs in Dangme, Krobo, and Shai languages get dedicated category visibility and cultural credit.
Artist Journey Cards
Every nominee comes with a short growth story, region tag, and music sample link — not just a photo.
Community Programs
DMA In Schools, Youth Workshops, and a regional experience concert touring Ada, Krobo, and Shai districts.
Industry + Fan Jury
Winners determined by combined score — 50% industry panel, 50% public vote — fully disclosed.
Live Global Stream
The awards night streams free on YouTube and a dedicated portal so the diaspora can join in real time.
Award Categories
The 40 Award Categories
From main honours to genre, technical, media, cultural and special awards — the Dangme Music Awards celebrates excellence across every corner of the industry.
Main Awards
- Artist of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Album/EP of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Most Popular Artist of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Genre Awards
- Best Gospel Artist
- Best Gospel Song
- Best Traditional Song
- Best Highlife Song
- Best Afrobeats Song
- Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Song
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
Artist Awards
- Best Male Artist
- Best Female Artist
- Best Group/Duo
- Best Collaboration
- Best Performer (Live Act)
- Best Diaspora Dangme Artist
Technical Awards
- Producer of the Year
- Sound Engineer of the Year
- Best Music Video
- Best Video Director
- Songwriter of the Year
- Instrumentalist of the Year
Media & Industry Awards
- Best Radio DJ
- Best Radio Presenter
- Best Entertainment Show
- Best Entertainment Journalist/Blogger
- Best MC/Hype Man
Cultural & Community Awards
- Cultural Ambassador Award
- Dangme Heritage Song of the Year
- Best Use of Dangme Language in Music
- Community Impact Award
Special Awards
- Unsung Artist of the Year
- Fan’s Choice Award
- Record Label of the Year
- Event Organizer/Promoter of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution to Dangme Music
- Overall Dangme Music Personality of the Year
Nominees
2026 Nominee Explorer
Nominees are published here once submissions have been reviewed by the DMA team.
Artists
Dangme Artists & Creatives
The musicians, producers, DJs, and media personalities driving Dangme music forward. Approved entrants appear in the Nominee Explorer above — featured artist profiles are coming soon.
Artist profiles coming soon
As nominations are reviewed, participating artists will be showcased here with their stories, regions, and music. Are you an artist? Put yourself forward.
Submit a Nomination →
Submit a Nomination
Nominate an Artist
Are you an artist, or do you know one who deserves recognition? Fill the form below to enter the Dangme Music Awards 2026. Nominations are reviewed by the DMA team before appearing on the site.
⚠️ All information must be accurate. False or misleading entries will be disqualified.
Public Vote
Cast Your Fan Vote
Voting opens once the official nominees are announced. Each vote will cost GHS 1 via Mobile Money, supporting the event production.
Voting opens soon
Fan voting goes live after the nominees are unveiled. In the meantime, you can put an artist forward for consideration.
Submit a Nomination →
Calendar
Festival Schedule
- Aug 10, 2026
Nominee Announcement Forum
Public live event at Ada Foah, streamed globally. Nominees revealed category by category.
- Sep 6, 2026
DMA In Schools — Krobo District
Two-week workshop series: music production, vocal coaching, and cultural storytelling.
- Oct 3, 2026
Xperience Concert — Kasseh
Live outdoor concert featuring nominees and special guests at the Kasseh Community Grounds.
- Oct 24, 2026
DMA Music Summit
Industry panel, label pitches, and digital distribution workshop for independent artists.
- Nov 20, 2026
Fan Voting Closes
All public votes locked at midnight GMT. Results combined with jury scores.
- Nov 28, 2026
🏆 Main Awards Night
Ada Foah Beach Dome · Black tie · 7 PM GMT. Live stream on YouTube and dangmemusicawards.com
Hall of Fame
Dangme Music Hall of Fame
Honouring the legends, past winners, and trailblazers who have shaped Dangme music across the previous five editions of the awards.
Inductees coming soon
We are compiling the roll of honour from past editions. Past winners and lifetime honourees will be celebrated here.
Gallery
Moments from the Region
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News
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Latest News
Culture
How community choirs are shaping modern Dangme pop
Exploring the crossover between traditional cadence, call-and-response structure, and digital production tools.
Read more →Production
Behind the scenes: stage design inspired by lagoon patterns
A look at how local visual motifs from Ada Foah's waterways are influencing this year's production design.
Read more →Spotlight
Five emerging producers to watch in 2026
Meet the sonic architects building new sounds from Krobo percussion, Shai drumlines, and Lagos trap influences.
Read more →Interview
Nii Pulse on writing lyrics in two languages at once
The artiste of the year frontrunner talks about his creative process, growing up in Prampram, and what Dangme sounds like to him.
Read more →News
DMA announces community concert tour across three districts
Ada, Krobo East, and Shai-Osudoku are the three stops confirmed for the pre-awards experience series.
Read more →History
The sounds that make Dangme music unmistakable
A brief ethnomusicological overview of the instruments, vocal styles, and rhythmic structures of the Dangme people.
Read more →
Sponsors
Our Sponsors & Partners
SeaWave FM
Ada Arts Council
Krobo Creative Hub
Lagoon Telecom
GaDangme Heritage Fund
Eastern Star Media
Shai Cultural Trust
RhythmBank Studios
Get in Touch
Contact Us
📧 hello@dangmemusicawards.com
📞 +233 000 000 000
📍 Ada Foah, Greater Accra Region, Ghana