In the history of the Ghana Music Awards, now Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), many names resonate with dominance, consistency, and lyrical excellence, but one that stands out above the rest is Sarkodie.

Born Michael Owusu Addo, the Ghanaian rap icon has built an unmatched legacy as the most awarded artiste in TGMA history, with over 28 awards to his name.

From his breakthrough in the late 2000s to becoming a global African rap force, Sarkodie’s journey at the TGMAs is not just about numbers, it is a story of evolution, influence, and sustained excellence.

Here are some key milestones in Sarkodie’s TGMA journey:

2010 (Breakthrough Year)

Discovery of the Year

Best Rapper of the Year

Artiste of the Year

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2012 (Rapperholic Era Dominance)

Artiste of the Year

Best Rapper of the Year

Most Popular Song of the Year – U Go Kill Me

2014

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Illuminati

2015

Best Rapper of the Year

2016

Album of the Year – Mary

2017

Best Collaboration of the Year – Pain Killer

2018

Best Rapper of the Year

Best Hiplife Song of the Year – Pain Killer

2019 (Special Recognition)

Artiste of the Decade

2020

Best International Collaboration of the Year – Lucky

Collaboration of the Year – Saara

2021

Collaboration of the Year – Happy Day

2022

Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year

2023

Best Collaboration of the Year

Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year

2024

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Otan

Even as new stars emerge, Sarkodie remains a constant presence in TGMA conversations, whether as a nominee, performer, or awardee.

Once again, he has been nominated for the prestigious Artiste of the Year category at the 27th edition, alongside Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Diana Hamilton, and others.

The question remains: will Sarkodie add another set of awards to his already historic run, or will a new name take the crown?

PAT/EB