Organisers of the Ghana Comedy Awards have announced the nominees for the 2026 edition of the event, recognising comedians and industry stakeholders for their contributions to the growth of comedy in the country.
Creative Republic Limited, organisers of the awards scheme, unveiled this year’s shortlist through its official social media platforms ahead of the ceremony scheduled for August 1 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra.
The awards, now in their sixth edition, celebrate outstanding achievements across various categories within Ghana’s comedy industry.
Organisers said the awards ceremony would honour performers and contributors who have made significant impacts on the sector over the past year.
Creative Republic also opened a review period for the nominees list, allowing comedians and stakeholders to submit petitions regarding omissions, corrections or other concerns.
According to the organisers, the review process would run from July 11 to13, after which the board and management would consider submissions and make any necessary adjustments before the final nominees list is confirmed.
The Ghana Comedy Awards has become one of the country’s leading platforms for recognising excellence in comedy and promoting the development of the industry.
List of nominees:
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
MOST POPULAR COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
Dan Kweku Yeboah
Lekzy Decomic
Jeffrey Nortey
Aka Ebenezer
Clemento Suarez
Asafo Powers (Killa Ntua)
Ben South
DKB
STANDUP COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
Okokobioko
Lekzy Decomic
OB Amponsah
DKB
Parrot Mouth
Foster Romanus
Jacinta Ocansey
Oh Joo
COMEDY THEATRE ACT OF THE YEAR
Clemento Suarez
Jeneral Ntatia
Monica Awimbono Aitariga
Efua Dell
William Odartei Lamptey
Sylvia Naa Adjeley
NGO
Lawyer Amekuji
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)
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
COMEDY ACTRESS OF THE YEAR (MOVIE/SKIT)
Efua Dell
Jacinta Ocansey
Monica Awimbono Aitariga
Vivian Jill Lawrence
Ama Pokuaa
Ama Yeboah
Asor Yaa
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
COMIC MC/ORATOR OF THE YEAR
Papayaw Ataamle
Lekzy Decomic
Dan Kweku Yeboah
Okokobioko
Kwame Oboadie
Geovani Caleb
Mr Katah
Papa Shamo
WOMAN IN COMEDY AWARD
Vivian Jill Lawrence
Monica Awimbono Aitariga
Jacinta Ocansey
Afia Barcelona
Ekua Official
Felicia Osei
Efua Dell
Ama Yeboah
Ama Pokuaa
Asor Yaa
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 Oboade3 – ADOM FM
Geovani Caleb – TV3/3FM
Mr. Katah – Pure FM
Oliver Kahn the Ship Dealer – PURE FM
Papa Shamo – ONUA FM
AFRICAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
Layi Wasabi
Destalker
Sabinus
Dezny
Bovi
Alpheenomenal
Brain Jotter
ALTERNATIVE COMIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Shatta Wale
Kofi Kinaata
Broda Sammy
Prophet Kumchacha
Oheneni Adazoa
Ebo Noah
Bukom Banku
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
COMIC ANIMATOR OF THE YEAR
Derreq Animations
Jerry Hay/Hay Toons
Pencil and Vim
COMIC GROUP OF THE YEAR
Last Hero & Crew
Aka Ebenezer & Crew
Asafo Powers & Crew
Al Maleek & Crew
Freedom Official & Crew
Half Serious Crew
Senior Man Layla & Crew
COMIC MUSIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Hyndu & Kweku Bany
Ablekuma Nana Lace
Naana Bluw
OT & Agies
Godson Cokeman
GNA
