Top 20 Ghanaian gospel artistes in America – 2024

The year 2024 saw lots of emerging Ghanaian gospel artistes and works from outstanding musicians in America. Below is a list compiled by key industry players in the Ghanaian Entertainment industry in America. This research was done by sampling views of DJs, Presenters, Event organizers, and Ghanaian bloggers based in Ghana and America.

1. Dr. Sonnie Badu

Remains the top Ghanaian Gospel artiste in America, with a huge following in both Ghana and America. He was nominated in several categories at the just-ended Ghana Music Awards USA. He performed at various events in both America and Ghana, and also hosted his Annual Gospel Concert at the Independence Square in Ghana.

2. Nii Addo

Nii is currently one of the most sought-after Ghanaian gospel artistes in America. He has performed more than any other gospel artiste in America. He received nominations from Ghana Music Awards USA and Praise Achievement Awards. He won the Gospel Artist of the Year in 2023.

3. Cee Music

Cee of Mentor II fame in Ghana remains the top female artiste of the year and is currently leading the best female gospel sensation with numerous performances and visibility in 2024. She won the Female Artist of the Year award at GMA-USA and organized her maiden concert in Ohio, USA. She is one of the few Ghanaian artistes in America currently being paid to perform at events.

4. Millicent Yankey

She won the Artist of the Year for the past five years. She performed at Flora Experience, her Grace Experience, and other major concerts that featured Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, and other relevant events. She featured Obaapa Christie on her Adom single released this year.

5. Herty Corgie

She placed fourth with her big win at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA for the Best Music Concert of the Year, and her astonishing performance at her Overflow Concert. She co-hosted the 5th nominees announcement of GMA-USA. She has released three powerful songs this year.

6. Rev. Graceman

Rev. Graceman performed at several programs, including the Ghana Music Awards USA nominees announcement, and was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. He has been trending on TikTok and other relevant social media platforms for months.

7. Melody Frimpong

Based in New York, Melody Frimpong is one of the best female artists Ghana has produced in the diaspora. She hosted her annual gospel festival and was featured on a few musical shows in Ghana, including her appearance at Onua Show Time with McBrown. She also performed at various shows and was nominated at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA and Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.

8. Dr. Ama Kutin

Dr. Ama Kutin is in the 8th position due to her appearances at various events both in Ghana and America. She organized an edition of her annual concert and also won the Female Vocalist of the Year at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA. She was nominated at this year’s Praise Achievement Awards and performed at the 5th Anniversary Celebration of Ghana Music Awards USA.

9. Gina Idan

She had her major concert in Ghana and was nominated for Music Concert of the Year, Gospel Artist of the Year at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA, and Diaspora Gospel Artist of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA. She was also nominated at the Praise Achievement Awards.

10. Enoch Boateng

Minister Enoch is known for his performances outside of shows in America. He received many nominations at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA and performed at several events in America. He also hosted his annual gospel concert in Ghana and released his Hmm Medley this year.

11. Daniel Nettey

Min Danny, as he is popularly known, placed 10th with his performances at various events in America. He hosted his maiden concert and was nominated at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA.

12. Flitz Oakley

He won Gospel Artist of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA this year and has performed at major concerts and programs in America.

13. Officer Sammy Young

After winning Discovery Act of the Year at GMA-USA 2023, Officer Sammy Young has released wonderful tunes that enjoyed massive airplay on both social media and traditional radio. His media tour in Ghana gave him visibility, and he has won several awards this year, including nominations for New Artist and Gospel Song of the Year at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA.

14. Sarah Sings

With her unique voice and command over music, Sarah Sings is at number 14 with her annual gospel concert. She was nominated at this year’s Praise Achievement Awards and Ghana Entertainment Awards-USA.

15. Deaconess Becky

Deaconess Becky was honored as the Best Gospel Act at the Adinkra Heroes Excellence Awards. She also organized her maiden Gospel Concert, featuring acts like Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton, and a host of other musicians in America. She released two singles this year.

16. Mz Nana

Mz Nana is currently the Gospel Artist of the Year at Ghana Music Awards USA. She performed at both the Press Soiree and the main event of Ghana Music Awards USA, and has released an EP, making her one of the few gospel artists with this record.

17. Royal Mama

Royal Mama performed at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA and received various nominations at both the Praise Achievement Awards and Ghana Music Awards USA. She also hosted her annual gospel concert.

18. Ed Agyapong

Ed Agyapong won Male Artist of the Year and performed at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA. He has released two singles this year.

19. Akostic

Dominique Asebia entered the music scene with a huge surprise by winning Discovery Act of the Year at this year’s Ghana Music Awards USA. He has released an EP and currently has 100k organic subscribers on YouTube.

20. Alice KD

Alice made a surprise entrance into the music scene with her big win as the Best Music Video of the Year winner at GMA-USA. She has a tune out that is enjoying massive airplay in Ghana.