# Genesis Owusu Leads Triple J’s 2026 J Awards Nominations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/genesis-owusu-leads-triple-js-2026-j-awards-nominations/
- Published: 2026-10-29T09:49:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:40:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/genesis-owusu-triple-js-2026-j-awards-nominations-1236370153/
- Topics: Cricket, Entertainment, Music, Sport

## Key points

- Genesis Owusu has three J Award nominations.
- Three other artists have two nominations each.
- Winners will be announced on 12 November.

## Summary

Genesis Owusu leads the nominations for triple j’s 2026 J Awards, with three chances to win. The Ghana-born, Canberra-raised artist is nominated for Australian album of the year, Australian live act and music video of the year, continuing a career that includes a previous J Award for his debut album.

Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna each have two nominations. The awards cover five categories, with nominations shaped by triple j staff and winners chosen by music and on-air teams from triple j, Unearthed, Double J and Rage. In total, 23 Australian artists and four directors are nominated; winners will be announced on 12 November.

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