Ghanaian gospel singer Mistress Dorcas has won Best Diaspora Gospel Song of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe for her single Obra.
The awards ceremony was held at Tor 3 on Langenberger Straße in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Saturday, September 12. The event brought together Ghanaian musicians and members of the country’s diaspora music industry.
Obra, which takes its title from the Akan word for life, explores the challenges faced in everyday life. Its official music video also calls on people to treat vulnerable members of society with kindness and compassion.
Mistress Dorcas claimed the award from a nine-artist shortlist at the fourth edition of the Ghana Music Awards Europe. She was nominated alongside Afriy David for Eduru Me So, Akua Lizz for Wo Do Me, Daniel Jeddman for Nyame and Felicia Boadu for Aseda.
The category also featured Nana Yaa Otchere with Ahoto, RevGraceMan with My Father, Samuel Sey with Waye’bi and Yaw Bossman with He Go Do Am Again.
Wendy Shay received the ceremony’s top honour after being named Artiste of the Year. Piesie Esther won Gospel Artiste of the Year, while Kofi Kinaata was recognised as Highlife Artiste of the Year.
Stonebwoy took Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, with Black Sherif winning Male Vocalist of the Year. Kojo Blak was named New Artiste of the Year, while Medikal won Best Collaboration.
Kweku Smoke received the award for Best Music Video and Samuel Sey was named Best Diaspora Artiste of the Year.
Alongside her work as a gospel singer, Mistress Dorcas leads the Mistress Dorcas Foundation. The organisation provides food, clothing and financial assistance to underprivileged and homeless people.
