Ghanaian singer-songwriter, Kay Kamz has been nominated in three categories at the 2026 Emerit Music Awards: “Discover Artist of the Year”, “New Artist of the Year” and “Artist of the Year”.
The triple nomination marks another significant milestone in the young artist’s career as she continues to establish herself as one of the exciting new voices in contemporary Afro music.
Born Kate Addai Mununkum in Amsterdam to Ghanaian parents, Kay Kamz draws inspiration from both her Ghanaian heritage and European upbringing. Her music blends Afrobeats, Highlife, Afropop and Afro-soul, creating a distinctive sound rooted in heartfelt storytelling and expressive vocals. Her songs explore themes of love, personal growth and human connection, resonating with audiences through authenticity and emotion.
Kay Kamz introduced herself as a recording artist with her debut project, “The Love Partner” EP, released in April 2022. She continued her artistic growth with the release of ‘The Way You Love Me’ in 2025, a single that showcased her evolving songwriting and signature Afro-inspired sound and ‘Hate on Me’ earlier this year.
Reacting to the nominations, Kay Kamz said: “The sound you hear is me. What I bring on board is me and tweaks from the people around me. I am not only blessed but also favoured that my sound appeals to the mass. I am honoured to be part of the awards and to be nominated in these categories. I can’t wait to see what the future looks like. A special thank you to the people around me who have had an impact in my musical journey, Emerit and all board directors”.
The Emerit Music Awards continues to spotlight and celebrate the next generation of musicians shaping Ghana’s dynamic music scene. The awards scheme is dedicated to recognising rising Ghanaian creatives who are making notable contributions across a wide range of musical genres.
With three nominations at this year’s awards, Kay Kamz’s growing impact and unique artistry continues to position her as one of the promising talents to watch in the evolving music landscape in Ghana and beyond.
