Renowned artiste manager Bulldog has stirred up conversation in Ghana’s music circles with a bold prediction that Black Sherif will be crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
Speaking passionately on UTV’s United Showbiz, Bulldog praised Black Sherif’s unmatched consistency, growth, and artistry, confidently stating that no other artiste comes close to his level of output over the year under review.
“For the year under review, no artiste comes close to Black Sherif. He’s done the work, and next year is his year,” Bulldog declared. “You people should record me and keep this for the record—he’s taking Artiste of the Year.”
In his comments, Bulldog took subtle jabs at other contenders, particularly Stonebwoy, who was in the running for this year’s top honour but missed out.
According to Bulldog, Stonebwoy’s chances of reclaiming the title anytime soon are slim, given the fierce competition from the new generation of artistes like Black Sherif.
“Even for Stonebwoy, it will be some time before he gets the award again. The young ones are really putting in the work,” he added.
He further claimed that Stonebwoy was aware of his own loss this year and implied that no amount of PR could have changed the outcome.
“The person they were campaigning against is very spiritual, he already knew the outcome. Stonebwoy may have had some hope from his PR, but the signs were clear. He lost this year and will continue to lose in the years to come,” Bulldog stated.
Black Sherif, who has become one of Ghana’s most prominent musical exports in recent years, continues to enjoy massive local and international success with his distinct blend of Afrobeat, trap, and highlife-infused storytelling.
His impact in 2025 has been felt through a string of successful singles, high-energy performances, and a steadily growing fan base across Africa and beyond.
As the music industry eagerly watches the build-up to TGMA 2026, Bulldog’s confident forecast has set the stage for a thrilling awards season, and perhaps even some renewed rivalries
