Kay Kamz makes her mark with three 2026 Emerit Music Awards nominations

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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 recognizing 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.




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