Organizers of the Ghana Comedy Awards (GCA) has officially unveiled the shortlist of nominees for the sixth edition of the prestigious awards scheme.

The nominees were announced on Friday, July 10, 2026, through Creative Republic Limited's official social media platforms, recognizing outstanding comedians and key contributors who have made significant impacts across various categories in Ghana's comedy industry.

The nominees' announcement has generated widespread reactions and controversy, sparking debates over who deserved to be nominated in the various categories.

In response, the scheme's Academy has officially opened a window for errors, omissions and corrections to allow comedians with concerns to petition the Board for redress and reconsideration of the categories they may have issues with.

The window will be open from July 11 to July 13, 2026.

The much-anticipated awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on August 1, 2026, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ridge, Accra, where winners will be celebrated for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the growth of comedy in Ghana.

The shortlisted nominees are as follows:

1. COMEDY SKIT ACT OF THE YEAR

• Comeddy Bwoy
• Ben South
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Al Maleek
• Aka Ebenezer
• Opoku Bilson
• Donske
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Real NKB
• Freedom Official
• Last Hero
• Seniorman Layla
• Big Daama
• Piloolo GH

2. MOST POPULAR COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

• Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Lekzy Decomic
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Aka Ebenezer
• Clemento Suarez
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Ben South
• DKB

3. STAND-UP COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

• Okokobioko
• Lekzy Decomic
• OB Amponsah
• DKB
• Parrot Mouth
• Foster Romanus
• Jacinta Ocansey
• Oh Joo

3. COMEDY THEATRE ACT OF THE YEAR

• Clemento Suarez
• Jeneral Ntatia
• Monica Awimbono Aitariga
• Efua Dell
• William Odartei Lamptey
• Sylvia Naa Adjeley
• NGO
• Lawyer Amekuji

4. COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

• DKB
• Clemento Suarez
• Ben South
• OB Amponsah
• Foster Romanus
• Lekzy Decomic
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Aka Ebenezer
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)

5. COMEDY ACTOR OF THE YEAR (MOVIE/SKIT)

• Donske
• Aka Ebenezer
• Jeffrey Nortey
• William Odartei Lamptey
• Kyekyeku
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Real NKB
• Oteele
• Papa Kumasi
• Kenya

6. COMEDY ACTRESS OF THE YEAR (MOVIE/SKIT)

• Efua Dell
• Jacinta Ocansey
• Monica Awimbono Aitariga
• Vivian Gil Lawrence
• Ama Pokuaa
• Ama Yeboah
• Asor Yaa

7. COMIC DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR

• Comeddy Bwoy
• Grumma
• Al Maleek
• Sam Qweeku
• Elder Trihoo
• Donske
• Pastor Kwame Ansah
• Boss Majoy
• Last Hero
• Kenya
• Odenkyem
• Visa Bwoy
• Comedian Smile

8. COMIC MC/ORATOR OF THE YEAR

• Papayaw Ataamle
• Lekzy Decomic
• Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Okokobioko
• Kwame Oboadie
• Geovani Caleb
• Mr. Katah
• Papa Shamo

9. WOMAN IN COMEDY AWARD

• Vivian Gil Lawrence
• Monica Awimbono Aitariga
• Jacinta Ocansey
• Afia Barcelona
• Ekua Official
• Felicia Osei
• Efua Dell
• Ama Yeboah
• Ama Pokuaa
• Asor Yaa

10. COMIC MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

• Dan Kweku Yeboah – Peace FM
• Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah – Peace FM
• Kwabena Marfo – Peace FM
• Atongo – Dadi FM
• Kwame Oboadie – Adom FM
• Geovani Caleb – TV3/3FM
• Mr. Katah – Pure FM
• Oliver Kahn the Ship Dealer – Pure FM
• Papa Shamo – Onua FM

11. AFRICAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

• Layi Wasabi
• Destalker
• Sabinus
• Dezny
• Bovi
• Alpheenomenal
• Brain Jotter

12. ALTERNATIVE COMIC ACT OF THE YEAR

• Shatta Wale
• Kofi Kinaata
• Broda Sammy
• Prophet Kumchacha
• Oheneni Adazoa
• Ebo Noah
• Bukom Banku

13. COMIC INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

• Quecy Official
• Papayaw Ataamle
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Aka Ebenezer
• Lekzy Decomic
• Donske
• Clemento Suarez
• MJ the Comedian
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• Freedom Official
• SDK
• Oh Joo

14. COMIC ANIMATOR OF THE YEAR

• Derreq Animations
• Jerry Hay/Hay Toons
• Pencil and Vim

15. COMIC GROUP OF THE YEAR

• Last Hero & Crew
• Aka Ebenezer & Crew
• Asafo Powers & Crew
• Al Maleek & Crew
• Freedom Official & Crew
• Half Serious Crew
• Seniorman Layla & Crew

17. COMIC MUSIC ACT OF THE YEAR
• Hyndu & Kweku Bany
• Ablekuma Nana Lace
• Naana Bluw
• OT & Agies
• Godson Cokeman
• Kyei Nwom
• Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
• SDK
18. COMIC WRITER OF THE YEAR
• Papayaw Ataamle
• Jeffrey Nortey
• Kojo PJay
• Oh Joo
• Kofas
• Francis Nutakor
• Ken Fiati
• Mawuli Jasparo
• Kofi Nelson

19. COMIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (PLAY/MOVIE/SKIT/EVENT)

• Kofi Asamoah – Kofas Media
• Francis Nutakor – Spafam Network
• Big Ghun
• David Chapman Quayson
• Ken Fiati
• Kofi Nelson
• Mawuli Jasparo

20. COMIC KID OF THE YEAR

• Combos Kids
• Beyou Comedy
• Twiaah Comedy
• Awesoa Comedy

21. COMEDY SERIES OF THE YEAR (TV/ONLINE/RADIO)

• Yayah & Tyson – AMA Ghana Productions
• Wonim Red – Yaa Asantewaa TV
• Mr. KOD – Kofas Media
• My IN Law – Darling GH
• Steeze on Steeze – Sikafie TV
• Lomo Lomo – Ohiani Ba TV
• Eye Red – Kofas Media
• Village Girl – Kofas Media
• Accra Stay by Plan – Akwaaba Magic

22. COMIC TV PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

• Half Serious Show – GHOne/UTV
• The Real News – UTV
• On a More Serious Note – Joy Prime

23. COMIC RADIO PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

• Weekend City Show – Joy FM, Accra
• Mani Agye Oo Mani Agye – Dadi FM, Accra
• Morning Swing – Ultimate FM, Kumasi
• Time with the Ship Dealer – Pure FM, Kumasi
• Toa Ebe Yi So – Agoo 6.9 FM, Kwahu
• Around the World – Peace FM, Accra

24. COMEDY SPECIAL OF THE YEAR

• DKY Night of Comedy & Music – Dan Kweku Yeboah
• Lasting Long – Okokobioko
• Turd Talks 2025 – Oh Joo
• Greetings From Abroad – OB Amponsah
• Laugh It Off 2025 – Parrot Mouth
• Romanus Incomplete VII – Foster Romanus
• Funny Boy Innit (F.B.I) – Lekzy Decomic

25. COMEDY CLUB OF THE YEAR

• Laugh in the Golden City – Kumasi
• 2927 Comedy Club – Tesano
• SOHO Comedy Nights – Airport
• Speak Easy – Yaya La Parisienne
• Comedy Bar – Kukun

26. COMEDY EVENT OF THE YEAR

• Kumasi Comedy Show – Christmas 2025
• New Year Comedy Night – DKB and Friends
• Charity Comedy Show – Tarkwa Rotary Club
• 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey – Jeffrey Nortey

27. COMIC MOVIE OF THE YEAR (TV/ONLINE)

• Tears of a Father – Weezy Empire
• Yonko Do – Koda Media
• Agyapade – Koda Media
• Stubborn Son – Kwaps Studios
• Noko Fio – Kofas Media
• Money Wahala – Kofas Media
• Where Is the Money – Kofas Media
• Last Stop – Kwabena Gyansah Film
• Vibes: The Movie – PB Studios Africa

28. COMIC PLAY/DRAMA OF THE YEAR (NEW)

• Honey Moon Hotel – Africa Arts Network
• Prekese Theatre Festival – FedCreates Studios
• Better Safe Than Sorry – Perez Events 360
• In Her Waist – Art Nobles Expressions
• Akwaaba Vs Obaake – Ashanti Global Film Heritage
• I Want to Sue God – Kobina Ansah
• Tarkwa We Dey – O-Sid Productions
• In the Chest of a Woman – Africa Arts Network