Wutah Kobby wins Best Artiste of the Year at 15th Annual Mega 3G Media Awards & Celebrity Bash 2026
Ghanaian music star Wutah Kobby has been honoured at the 15th Annual Mega 3G Media Awards & Celebrity Bash 2026 in New York, clinching the prestigious Best Artiste of the Year award.
The award ceremony, held at the UYC Banquet Hall, 301 Palisade Avenue, Yonkers, New York, celebrates outstanding Ghanaian achievers in the diaspora and at home who have excelled in entertainment, creative arts, media, and leadership.
Wutah Kobby, who was named alongside other big winners including DJ VOV (Best DJ of the Year), DJ Dunga (Best Promoter of the Year), and the late Sam Tuga (Posthumous Award), was recognized for his continued impact and excellence in creative arts.
After receiving his award, Wutah Kobby took the stage to an excited audience and delivered a powerhouse performance, treating guests to some of his timeless hits. His energy, vocal prowess, and stagecraft brought the auditorium to life, earning loud cheers from the Ghanaian community and international guests.
Who Is Wutah Kobby?
Born Daniel Morris Nyarko on 21st December 1982 and widely known in showbiz circles as Wutah Kobby, the award-winning artiste hails from Kwahu-Obomeng in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Ghana.
Bred in the capital city, Accra, he had his basic education at the Jacobs Preparatory School and continued at the Institute of Divine Education, Korle-Gonno. He proceeded to the Koforidua Secondary Technical School and later to the Takoradi Polytechnic, where he studied Building Technology and earned an HND in Building Engineering.
Known for his powerful vocals and as one half of the iconic music duo Wutah, Kobby has carved a niche for himself as a versatile singer, songwriter and performer with timeless hits that continue to resonate with fans across Ghana and the diaspora.
His win as Best Artiste of the Year – Excellence in Creative Arts at the 15th 3G Awards reaffirms his relevance, consistency, and contribution to Ghanaian music.
The 2026 edition of the 3G Awards was themed “Celebrating Daddy Lumba in a New York Big Apple Class and State of Mind”, paying tribute to the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba.
Congratulations to Wutah Kobby on this well-deserved honour!
The Wutah Story:
Wutah is one of Ghana’s most beloved music groups, formed by Daniel Morris Nyarko (Wutah Kobby) and Afriyie (Wutah Afriyie). The duo rose to fame after placing second at the first-ever Nescafé African Revelation in Ghana and quickly became a household name with their unique blend of Reggae, Highlife, Afrobeats, and Hiplife.
Together as Wutah, they blessed Ghana and Africa with timeless hits including:
- Bronya
- Adonko
- Kotosa
- Big Dreams
- Goosy Gander
- Burning Desire
Known for their powerful harmonies, conscious lyrics, and infectious melodies, Wutah dominated the airwaves in the late 2000s and became one of the most decorated groups in Ghana.
After a brief split that saw both artistes pursue solo careers, the duo reunited to the joy of fans, proving that their chemistry is unmatched.
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