Ghana has missed out on a prime opportunity to host the Grammy Africa Awards, a prestigious event set to celebrate and elevate the rich musical talents across the continent. The Recording Academy, known globally for organizing the Grammy Awards, recently announced plans to establish an African version of the event to expand its influence in growing music markets.
Unfortunately, Ghana will not be part of the inaugural Grammy Africa Awards, scheduled for either 2027 or 2028, as the country failed to meet the requirements to join the founding countries – Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa – in hosting the awards.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Lady Dentaa Amoateng, Senior Advisor to the Grammy CEO and President of Grammy Africa, revealed that Ghana was unable to finalize the necessary requirements with the Recording Academy, citing resource constraints as one of the reasons. She expressed disappointment that Ghana will not be among the founding member countries hosting the event.
While Ghanaian artists will still be eligible for nominations and participation in the Grammy Africa Awards, the country will miss out on the significant opportunities and prestige that come with being a hosting member. This missed chance is seen as a setback for Ghana to establish a strong presence on the global music stage and benefit from the cultural and economic advantages of hosting such a high-profile event.
Despite Ghana’s exclusion, Lady Dentaa remains optimistic about the upcoming event, stating that it will help bridge the gap between African artists and the global creative community. The Recording Academy has been actively engaging with cultural ministries and key stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East for the past two years, laying the groundwork for the historic event.
Although a formal announcement for the start of the awards is pending, Lady Dentaa hinted at a possible launch in 2027 or 2028. She emphasized the positive impact the awards will have on African music creators and their global connections.
