TGMA 2025: King Promise Crowned Artiste of the Year & Full List of Winners

The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) took center stage on May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. The event celebrated the achievements of Ghanaian musicians, with King Promise taking home the prestigious Artiste of the Year award.

🌟 Major Highlights

• Artiste of the Year: King Promise clinched the top honor, surpassing nominees like Stonebwoy, Joe Mettle, and Black Sherif.

• Best New Artiste: Beeztrap KOTM was recognized for his impactful debut year.

• Most Popular Song of the Year: King Paluta's "Aseda" resonated widely, earning him this accolade.

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Gospel legend Yaw Sarpong was honored for his enduring contribution to the music industry.

🏆 Full List of Winners

• Artiste of the Year: King Promise

• Best New Artiste: Beeztrap KOTM

• Most Popular Song of the Year: "Aseda" – King Paluta

• Best Album/EP of the Year: "True to Self" – King Promise

• Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy

• Best Gospel Artiste: Joe Mettle

• Best Highlife Artiste: Fameye

• Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste: Kweku Smoke

• Best Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste: King Promise

• Best Collaboration of the Year: "Lomo Lomo" – KiDi ft. Black Sherif

• International Collaboration of the Year: "The Doing of the Lord" – Diana Hamilton ft. Mercy Chinwo

• Songwriter of the Year: Kofi Kinaata – "Saman"

• Record of the Year: "Can I Live" – Ayisi

• Best Music Video: "Jejereje" – Stonebwoy

• Best Male Vocal Performance: Joe Mettle – "Woba Wonba"

• Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Godwyll

• Best Rap Performance: Kweku Smoke – "Holy Ghost"

• Best Afrobeats Song: "Asylum" – OliveTheBoy

• Best Highlife Song: "Aseda" – King Paluta

• Best Hiplife Song: "Bad Feelings" – Tulenkey

• Best HipHop Song: "Holy Ghost" – Kweku Smoke

• Best Traditional Gospel Song: "Watch Me" – Empress Gifty

• Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song: "Defe Defe" – Team Eternity Ghana

• Best African Song of the Year: "Tshwala Bam" – TitoM and Yuppe

• Producer of the Year: Khendi Beatz – "Aseda"

• Audio Engineer of the Year: Peewezel

• Group of the Year: Team Eternity Ghana

• Unsung Artiste of the Year: Yaw Darling

• Music for Development: "Chooboi" – Epixode

The night featured electrifying performances from top artists, including King Promise, Stonebwoy, and Team Eternity Ghana. A heartfelt tribute was paid to the late Teddy Osei of Osibisa, with performances by Adina, Adomaa, and others honoring his legacy.

📸 Red Carpet Glamour

The red carpet was a showcase of fashion and style, with celebrities donning stunning outfits that reflected the vibrancy of Ghana's music scene. The event was characterised by a vibrant display of glitz, glamour, and cultural pride as artists, industry stakeholders, and fans gathered for one of the country’s biggest nights in entertainment. 

The TGMA continues to serve as a platform to honour excellence in Ghanaian music, celebrate diversity in sound and culture, and elevate both emerging and established artists.