By GhanaNewsPage 
The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) took place on May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
This prestigious event celebrated the achievements of Ghanaian musicians across various genres. King Promise emerged as the Artiste of the Year, highlighting a night filled with remarkable performances and well-deserved accolades.
Major Award Winners
- Artiste of the Year: King Promise
- Album/EP of the Year: “True to Self” – King Promise
- Most Popular Song of the Year: “Aseda” – King Paluta
- Songwriter of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
- Best New Artiste: Beeztrap KOTM
- Best Gospel Artiste: Joe Mettle
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy
- Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste: Kweku Smoke
- Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste: King Promise
- International Collaboration of the Year: “The Doing of the Lord” – Diana Hamilton ft. Mercy Chinwo
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo Band
Genre-Specific Categories
- Best Highlife Song: “Aseda” – King Paluta
- Best Hiplife Song: “Bad Feelings” – Tulenkey
- Best Hip Hop Song: “Holy Ghost” – Kweku Smoke
- Best Afrobeats Song: “Asylum” – OliveTheBoy
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Song: “Psalm 23” – Stonebwoy
- Best Traditional Gospel Song: “Watch Me” – Empress Gifty
- Best Urban/Contemporary Gospel Song: “Defe Defe” – Team Eternity Ghana
Vocal and Technical Categories
- Best Male Vocal Performance: Joe Mettle – “Woba Wonba”
- Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Godwyll – “I Choose to Praise”
- Record of the Year: “Can I Live” – Ayisi
- Audio Engineer of the Year: Peewezel
- Producer of the Year: Khendi Beatz (for “Aseda”)
- Best Music Video: “Jejereje” – Stonebwoy
Additional Honors
- Group of the Year: Team Eternity Ghana
- Unsung Artiste of the Year: Yaw Darling
- Music for Development: “Chooboi” – Epixode
The 26th TGMA showcased the diversity and richness of Ghana’s music industry, honoring both established artists and emerging talents. The event not only celebrated musical excellence but also highlighted the cultural vibrancy that defines Ghanaian music.
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