King Promise crowned Artiste of the Year at 26th TGMA Awards

12May

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King Promise crowned Artiste of the Year at 26th TGMA Awards

Afrobeat sensation King Promise emerged as the biggest winner at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). He clinched the coveted Artiste of the Year title in a night filled with glamour, electrifying performances, and heartfelt tributes to Ghana’s music legends. The event, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 10, saw King Promise beat stiff competition from Stonebwoy, Black Sheriff, Kwaku Smoke, King Paluta, Joe Mettle, and Gospel group Team Eternity. He took home the top honour. Other winners of other categories include Beeztrom Kotm, who won the Best New Artiste of the Year, and Stonebowy, who won the Best Reggae/ Dancehall Artiste of the Year. Source: citinewsroom.com

11May

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2025 TGMAs: See full list of winners

The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards(TGMAs) was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the International Conference Centre. King Promise took home the coveted Artiste of the Year, edging out the likes of Stonebwoy, King Paluta, Team Eternity, Kweku Smoke, Black Sherif and Joe Mettle. Numerous artistes also received awards in various categories under the year of review. Below is the full List of winners: Artiste of the Year - King Promise Most Popular Song of the Year - King Paluta (Aseda) Best New Artiste - Beeztrap KOTM Record of the Year - Ayisi Best Reggae Song - Stonebwoy (Psalm 23) Best Reggae Artiste - Stonebwoy Best Hiphop/Hiplife Artiste - Kweku Smoke Album/EP of the Year - King Promise Group of the Year - Team Eterni...

Okyeame Kwame rules 26th TGMA red carpet

11May

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Okyeame Kwame rules 26th TGMA red carpet

The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) witnessed some fashion 'madness' on the red carpet. This year's red carpet, powered in partnership with GTP, received a massive lift as it was moved somewhat away from the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. Hip life legend, Okyeame Kwame, undoubtedly stole the spotlight on the red carpet with his fantastic and excellent choice of costume on the red carpet. Okyeame Kwame's attire, which featured Pharaoh-like regalia and a lengthy crown, was certainly eye-catching and drew a lot of attention from photographers on the floor. "With this outfit I am trying to remind young Africans that we come from royalty and civilisation, and that is what this look represents," he said in an interview on the red...

Sista Afia rocks TGMA Xperience concert in Takoradi

7Apr

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Sista Afia rocks TGMA Xperience concert in Takoradi

Songstress Sista Afia delivered an outstanding performance at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Xperience Concert in Takoradi, Western Region. The 2025 TGMA Best Highlife Artiste nominee delivered a high-energy performance on stage, engaging thousands of music fans. She showed her singing abilities and stage presence by performing songs such as "Weather", "Jeje", and "Asuoden", among others. The audience’s reaction to Sista Afia’s performance was overwhelmingly positive as fans expressed their excitement through social media platforms, sharing videos and comments that highlighted her ability to connect with the crowd. The event served as a platform for her to showcase her artistry and engage with fans, contributing to the overall success of the concert. The 20...

King Paluta’s unstoppable momentum continues in 2025 with hit songs, dazzling performances

7Apr

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King Paluta’s unstoppable momentum continues in 2025 with hit songs, dazzling performances

Music sensation King Paluta continues to thrill music fans with dazzling hit songs and fascinating performances that demonstrate his immense influence and popularity in the music industry. The Artiste of the Year contender performed another amazing performance at the 2025 TGMA Xperience Concert in Takoradi. He delivered a spectacular performance at the Xperience concert, and King Paluta's synergy with the hundreds of attendees was thrilling. From performing great songs like 'Aseda' to 'For the Popping', King Paluta's exceptional stagecraft has played a vital role in his burgeoning fame. The year 2025 has so far been a great success for the 2024 Best New Artiste, who is still working hard to provide listeners with outstanding songs. Some of his groundbreaking feat...

King Paluta’s Team Petitions TGMA Over “Makoma” Snub

18Mar

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King Paluta’s Team Petitions TGMA Over “Makoma” Snub

The management of Ghanaian musician King Paluta has officially petitioned the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board, questioning the exclusion of his hit song Makoma from the list of nominees. In a formal letter addressed to the TGMA board, the team expressed their disappointment over the song’s omission, despite its immense popularity and impact during the year under review. They stated that Makoma was duly submitted for consideration in multiple categories, including Most Popular Song, Record of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year (King Paluta). According to the petition, the team was surprised to find that none of these submissions were recognized when the official nominees were announced. They emphasized their trust in the competence of the TGMA board...

Delay Predicts Artiste Of The Year Win For King Paluta

26Feb

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Delay Predicts Artiste Of The Year Win For King Paluta

Delay and King Paluta Radio and television personality Deloris Frimpong Manso, affectionately known as Delay, has thrown her support behind young Ghanaian artiste King Paluta, predicting that the artiste will take home the coveted Artiste of the Year award at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards. Taking to Instagram, Delay shared her love for King Paluta’s music, posting a captivating visualiser of his hit track ‘Magic’. She confidently captioned the post, “Artiste of the Year with the MAGIC @kingpaluta,” igniting a wave of excitement among fans and followers alike. Her bold declaration has fans buzzing, the post quickly gained traction, racking up over 5,000 likes, 29 reposts, and a flood of 105 comments from supporters echoing Delay’s sentiments and rallying behind...

Okyeame Kwame endorses King Paluta for Artiste of Year award

24Feb

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Okyeame Kwame endorses King Paluta for Artiste of Year award

Legendary Ghanaian Hiplife musician, Okyeame Kwame, has backed music sensation King Paluta to win the coveted "Artiste of the Year' award at the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). With nominees for this year's awards set to be announced in the coming weeks, King Paluta has been tipped as a heavy favourite to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year accolade. King Paluta had a stellar 2024 with his "Give Time Some Time" album, which racked up over 100 million across various digital streaming platforms. Okyeame Kwame, who has been a staunch supporter of King Paluta, had some kind words for the young musician following the release of his "Magic" visualiser. "Artiste of the year. Signed, sealed, and delivered. You are wearing the love equation by OK. Medaase," Okyeame Kwame...

TGMA introduces new categories, updates others

20Jan

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TGMA introduces new categories, updates others

The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) will include new categories as well as updated definitions for existing ones. The call for entries for this year's awards is scheduled to open later this week, with artistes seeking recognition submitting requests in various categories. The new categories introduced for the 26th TGMA include Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song, Best African Song and Traditional Artiste of the Year. The Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song category celebrates the blend of traditional gospel with modern urban influences, highlighting Ghanaian artistes creativity. The Traditional Artiste of the Year category which would be solely adjudged by the board would recognise outstanding artiste who have thrived in folklore ...