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