The 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards may have celebrated some of Ghana’s biggest musical achievements, but beyond the awards and performances, the event’s red carpet has become one of the most talked-about moments online.
Held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, this year’s ceremony once again attracted a long list of celebrities, influencers, musicians, actors, and media personalities, many of whom showed up in eye-catching outfits for the highly anticipated red carpet session.
Ahead of the event, organisers made it clear that the official red carpet theme for the night was “A Touch of Glitter,” a concept expected to inspire glamorous and creative fashion choices. However, following the ceremony, social media has been flooded with reactions from netizens, many of whom believe several celebrities failed to follow the theme.
While a few personalities earned praise for their fashion statements and interpretation of the theme, many others faced criticism, with some social media users questioning the direction of red carpet fashion in Ghana. The conversation has since sparked broader debates online about styling, creativity, and the overall standard of celebrity fashion appearances at major Ghanaian events.
Adding her voice to the discussion, renowned Ghanaian actress and media personality Ama K Abebrese shared her thoughts on social media, suggesting that some celebrities may intentionally dress controversially just to gain attention online.
“I think it’s safe to assume that a lot of people dress terribly on purpose to trend on the red carpet, because what is this ?? 
” she wrote.
Her comment has since generated mixed reactions online, with some social media users agreeing with her opinion, while others argued that fashion remains subjective and open to personal interpretation.
Despite the criticism surrounding some of the looks, the TGMA red carpet still remained one of the biggest highlights of the night, continuing its tradition of generating conversations long after the main awards ceremony ended.
