It’s been a high-octane week for African entertainment, especially as we head into the thick of the 2026 awards season

From major award nominations in Ghana to stadium-sized tour announcements in South Africa, here is your wrap-up for the week ending April 18, 2026.

Fameye made a public plea for his inclusion, while Kwesi Arthur stirred the pot by declaring that "Blacko (Black Sherif) should win, or we riot."

Meanwhile, King Promise expressed confidence that he could win the top prize "again and again."

• Red Carpet Theme: Charterhouse unveiled the official red carpet theme: "A Touch of Glitter."

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• Viral Moments: * Medikal made waves by claiming he now charges GH₵1 million per show and fired back at critics by calling the TGMA his "Grammy."

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• Sarkodie and Shatta Wale were labeled "hardworking but not yet legendary" by industry critic Shishishi Man, sparking a heated debate on social media.

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🇳🇬 Nigeria: Global Stars & Personal Reveals

Nigerian artists continue to bridge the gap between local dominance and global influence.

• Rema’s Bold Claims: In a candid revelation that went viral this week, Rema shared personal stories about being "drugged by women" at a young age, adding a somber note to his otherwise meteoric rise.

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• TGMA Dominance: Despite being a Ghanaian award show, Nigerian stars are heavily represented in the TGMA "African Song of the Year" category.

Davido leads with two nominations ("With You" and "Nakupenda"), alongside Rema ("Kelebu"), Fido, and Shallipopi.

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• Omah Lay's New Look: The "Soso" singer trended this week after explaining the spiritual and personal reasons behind his decision to go bald and tattoo his scalp.

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🇿🇦 South Africa: Major Festivals & Royal Appearances

South Africa is currently the hub for live performances and high-fashion intersections.

• Metro FM Music Awards (MMA18): The buzz is building for next weekend’s ceremony. It was announced that Miss South Africa 2025, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, will present the "Song of the Year" award, while runner-up Luyanda Zuma will host the Black Carpet.

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• ULTRA South Africa 2026: The full lineup was revealed, featuring global heavyweights like Afrojack, DJ Snake, and Axwell alongside local giants like Shimza and Kitty Amor.

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• Box Office Hits: Scream 7 is officially the #1 movie at the SA box office this week.

🌍 Diaspora & Cross-Continental Moves

• Dannygfc’s African Tour: Popular Ghanaian dancer Dannygfc (formerly Allo Danny) announced a massive 2-week African tour starting next month, which will take him through Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda.

• Moliy’s American Milestone: Ghanaian singer Moliy secured a nomination at the American Music Awards, a huge win for the diaspora creative community.

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• Miss Diaspora Ghana 2026: Preparations for the pageant are in full swing, focusing on reconnecting Ghanaians in the diaspora with their roots through fashion and talent.

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• Joint Projects: Industry "besties" Mr Eazi and King Promise released a joint project this week, accompanied by a viral interview where they admitted to once going two years without speaking.