Kwame Dadzie Takes Centre Stage as Host for 6th Ghana Comedy Awards
The sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards is set to take place on Saturday, 1st August 2026, at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra. Ghanaian media personality Kwame Dadzie has been named host for the event.
A Year of Laughter and Excellence
Kwame Dadzie, an arts and culture journalist with the Multimedia Group Limited, is best known as host of Showbiz A-Z on Joy FM and for his extensive coverage of Ghana's creative industry. Over the years, he has built a reputation as one of the country's leading entertainment journalists, covering music, film, theatre, literature, and comedy, while also serving as a moderator and host for major entertainment events.
The Ghana Comedy Awards, organised by Creative Republic Limited, celebrate excellence in Ghana's comedy industry by recognising outstanding comedians and other contributors whose work has made an impact over the past year. This year's ceremony forms part of what organisers have described as Ghana's biggest comedy festival.
The Red Carpet and Beyond
Patrons can expect performances from comedians including Lekzy, Jeneral Ntatia, Kojo PJay, Oh Joo, Alo Wess, Ranzy Ray, and Jerry Ashinyo, alongside musical performances. On the red carpet will be Sheila Sakyi of Joy Prime and comic actor Pilato. The event begins with a red carpet session at 7:00 p.m., followed by the main awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets and Voting Details
Tickets are selling at GH¢200 for Silver and GH¢300 for Gold. Voting for nominees closes at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, 1st August 2026. The awards will honour comedians and industry players whose work stood out between 1st January and 31st December 2025. Award categories include comedy actor of the year, comedy actress of the year, comic writer of the year, and comic TV/radio programme of the year.
Why This Matters
The Ghana Comedy Awards are a significant event in the country's entertainment calendar, celebrating the hard work and creativity of comedians and industry players. With Kwame Dadzie at the helm, this year's ceremony promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for all involved. As the comedy industry continues to grow and evolve in Ghana, events like the Ghana Comedy Awards play a vital role in promoting and recognising excellence in the field.
Source: Joy Online
