GMB@20: Lamiley sweeps Star Performer and Best Costume as Sessinam wins Most Eloquent

Week Five of Ghana's Most Beautiful (GMB) 2026 concluded with Lamiley emerging victorious in multiple categories, showcasing her culinary prowess and stage presence. Lamiley clinched the Star Performer and Best Costume awards during the Traditional Delicacy Night, an episode dedicated to celebrating Ghana's diverse culinary heritage.

The episode featured 16 contestants from across Ghana's 16 regions, each presenting their region's traditional delicacies through food, storytelling, and elaborate costumes. Lamiley's performance centered on the versatility of corn in Greater Accra's culinary tradition, presented through a theatrical medium that highlighted its evolution into popular local dishes. Her costume was equally impressive, earning her the Best Costume prize.

Notably, this marks Lamiley's second Star Performer recognition in the competition, having previously won the title in the opening episode of the 20th-anniversary edition of GMB@20. Volta Region's Sessinam also made an impact, winning the Most Eloquent award. Sessinam's performance used a narrative about winning a lover's heart through food to showcase the diversity of the Volta Region's cuisine, from breakfast dishes to main meals, snacks, and drinks.

The Best Costume shortlist for the night included Basi, Ayinboma, Kiba, Sessinam, and Lamiley, with Lamiley ultimately emerging the winner. For the Most Eloquent award, Sessinam was among the nominees alongside Ampomaa and Arhinmaa, but Sessinam took home the trophy.

The judging panel for the week included Janet Sunkwa-Mills, Nana Adwoa Awindor, and Nana Krobea Asante, while former GMB queens Adoley (2008) and Sarfo (2021) also graced the Queen's Corner. GMB@20, celebrating its 20th anniversary, continues to emphasize the celebration of Ghanaian heritage and regional identities, with contestants competing for the coveted GMB crown, cash, car, and bragging rights.