The sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards delivered another memorable celebration of the country’s flourishing comedy industry after recognising the outstanding performers, creators and productions that have distinguished themselves through exceptional creativity, originality and entertainment over the past year. The prestigious ceremony, which took place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra, assembled leading comedians, actors, broadcasters, producers, writers and entertainment personalities for an evening dedicated to honouring excellence across Ghana’s expanding comedy sector.
Renowned broadcaster Kwame Dadzie presided over the ceremony as host, guiding audiences through an exciting presentation of awards that acknowledged achievements across numerous categories within the industry. The biggest distinction of the evening went to AKA Ebenezer, who secured the coveted Comedian and Comic Actor of the Year honour after another impressive year of entertaining audiences with his distinctive performances and captivating comic delivery. Clemento Suarez also enjoyed a remarkable night after earning the Comedy Theatre Act of the Year accolade while further cementing his standing as one of Ghana’s foremost theatrical comedians. Music icon Shatta Wale equally received recognition after emerging victorious in the Alternative Comedy Act category, demonstrating his versatility beyond the music industry.
Ama Yeboah was recognised as Comic Actress of the Year, while Jeffery Nortey added another significant accomplishment to his career after claiming the Comedy Skit Act of the Year award before also receiving the Comic Writer of the Year honour. The Comedy Club of the Year recognition went to 2927, whereas On a More Serious Note secured the Comic Television Programme of the Year award. Weekend City Show emerged as Comic Radio Programme of the Year, and Akwaaba Vs Obaake received the Comic Play and Drama of the Year distinction.
The awards further acknowledged excellence in screen productions as Mr. KOD, produced by KOFAS Media, captured the Comedy Series of the Year title, while Hay Toons secured Comic Animator of the Year. Veteran comedian Jacinta Ocansey received the Woman in Comedy Award in recognition of her enduring contribution to Ghana’s entertainment industry. Last Hero was celebrated as Comic Discovery of the Year before also sharing the Comic Group of the Year honour alongside Last Hero and Crew, highlighting an exceptional breakthrough year.
Additional honours recognised Kyei Nwom as Comic Music Act of the Year, while Asafo Powers, widely recognised as Killa Ntua, earned the Comic Influencer of the Year award. OB Amponsah’s Greetings from Abroad secured Comedy Special of the Year, and Nigerian comedian Sabinus received the African Comedian award, reflecting the event’s appreciation of comic excellence beyond Ghana’s borders.
The ceremony also celebrated emerging and established talents across several other competitive categories. Combos Kids claimed the Comic Kid of the Year award, while Dan Kweku Yeboah’s DKY Night of Comedy and Music secured Comedy Event of the Year. The film Vibes emerged as Comic Movie of the Year, Kofi Asamoah received Comic Director of the Year, Lekzy Decomic was honoured as Standup Comedian of the Year, Dan Kweku Yeboah earned the Comic Media Personality distinction, and Clemento Suarez completed an outstanding evening after also winning Comic Master of Ceremonies and Orator of the Year.
The 2026 Ghana Comedy Awards once again underscored the remarkable progress of Ghana’s comedy industry by recognising seasoned performers alongside promising emerging talents whose creativity, innovation and compelling storytelling continue to elevate local entertainment while strengthening the country’s reputation as a leading destination for quality comic performance across Africa.
