GMB 2026: Ayinboma wins most eloquent as Lamiley takes star performer – Full list of winners

The 20th anniversary season of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) has officially entered its live-show stage, and several contestants have already made a strong impression.

The first live show of GMB 2026, held on Sunday, August 9, gave viewers their first major opportunity to assess the contestants as they competed for recognition and the support of the Ghanaian public.

By the end of the show, Ayinboma of the Upper East Region was named Most Eloquent, while Greater Accra’s Lamiley was named Star Performer.

Boatemaa of the Oti Region and Ampomaa of the Ashanti Region also picked up special honours, giving the four contestants an early advantage in the competition. TV3’s updates on the first live show confirmed the awards on August 10.

Ayinboma Wins Most Eloquent

Ayinboma, who represents the Upper East Region, delivered one of the performances that caught the attention of viewers and the show’s judges.

Her performance earned her the Most Eloquent award for the night.

The recognition is an early sign that Ayinboma could become one of the contestants to watch as the season progresses.

GMB places strong emphasis on communication, cultural knowledge and the ability of contestants to tell the story of their regions. Winning the Most Eloquent award therefore gives Ayinboma an important early achievement.

TV3 shared footage of Ayinboma’s performance following the first live show.

Lamiley Named Star Performer

Greater Accra representative Lamiley also had a memorable opening night.

She was named the Star Performer of the first live show after delivering a performance that stood out from the competition.

The recognition gives Lamiley an early boost as the contestants begin their journey towards the GMB 2026 crown.

Her performance has already attracted attention from viewers, with footage from the opening episode showing her taking centre stage during the competition.

Boatemaa Wins Woman of the Week

Oti Region’s Boatemaa was another contestant to receive early recognition.

She was named Kivo Woman of the Week, adding another award to the opening week of the competition.

The award gives Boatemaa an opportunity to build momentum as she continues representing the Oti Region.

Her performance was also featured in TV3’s coverage of the first live show.

Ampomaa Takes Best Costume

Ashanti Region’s Ampomaa also made her mark by winning the Best Costume award.

Costume and traditional presentation remain important parts of Ghana’s Most Beautiful because the contestants are expected to showcase the culture, history and identity of their respective regions.

Ampomaa’s recognition means she has already established herself as one of the contestants capable of making an impact through her presentation and appearance.

GMB 2026 Celebrates 20 Years

The latest edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful is special because the programme is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The show has spent two decades using beauty, culture, history and entertainment to showcase Ghana’s diverse heritage.

The 2026 season brings contestants from all 16 regions of Ghana together for another national cultural competition.

The anniversary edition was officially launched at the Labadi Beach Hotel on August 2, with the event broadcast live on TV3.

The anniversary has also brought back important figures connected to the history of the programme.

Traditional music composer Michael Adangba, who composed the popular GMB theme song “Banga Wɛ Goo”, was recently honoured by TV3 and Media General for his contribution to the programme.

The 16 Contestants Representing Ghana

The GMB 2026 competition features one representative from each of Ghana’s 16 regions.

The contestants are expected to use their performances to educate viewers about their regional traditions, culture, history, food, clothing and way of life.

This is one of the reasons GMB has remained popular over the years. It combines entertainment with cultural education and gives young Ghanaian women a national platform.

The 20th anniversary season is therefore not only about finding a winner. It is also about celebrating the different cultures that make up Ghana.

Early Winners Could Become Contestants to Watch

Although it is still early in the competition, the first live-show awards could provide clues about contestants who may become strong contenders.

Ayinboma has already shown strength in communication.

Lamiley has demonstrated strong stage presence.

Boatemaa has received recognition for her contribution during the week.

Ampomaa has stood out through her costume and cultural presentation.

However, the competition is still wide open.

GMB is a long competition, and contestants will have several opportunities to prove themselves. Public voting, performances, cultural knowledge, confidence and consistency can all play a major role in determining who survives each stage.

More Drama Expected as GMB 2026 Continues

With the first live show now complete, attention will turn to the next round of performances.

Fans will be watching closely to see whether the early award winners can maintain their momentum or whether other contestants will take over the spotlight.

The 20th anniversary season is expected to bring more cultural performances, competition, public voting and memorable moments before the eventual winner is crowned.

For now, Ayinboma, Lamiley, Boatemaa and Ampomaa have given themselves an early reason to celebrate.

But with many weeks still ahead, the race for the GMB 2026 crown is only beginning.