King Promise Wins Artiste of the Year at 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards
Afrobeat star King Promise emerged as the biggest winner at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA 2025), clinching the coveted Artiste of the Year title. Read the full list of winners and event highlights.
Isaac Mintah 
Afrobeat sensation King Promise was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The prestigious awards ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in the Ghanaian music industry and was filled with show-stopping performances, celebrity appearances, and emotional tributes.
The "Terminator" hitmaker beat stiff competition from leading Ghanaian artistes including Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, Kwaku Smoke, King Paluta, Joe Mettle, and gospel group Team Eternity Ghana to win the night’s top honour. King Promise's win reflects his massive impact on the Afrobeat genre and the music scene over the past year.
Full List of Key Winners at TGMA 2025:
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Artiste of the Year – King Promise
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Best New Artiste of the Year – Beeztrom Kotm
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Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year – Stonebwoy
The 2025 TGMA Awards recognized both mainstream and emerging talents, reinforcing Ghana's influence in the global music industry. The event drew in music lovers, fans, and industry stakeholders across Africa, celebrating the power of Ghanaian music.
Fans took to social media with hashtags like #TGMA2025, #KingPromise, and #GhanaMusicAwards trending throughout the night.
About the Telecel Ghana Music Awards
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards, formerly known as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), is the country’s biggest annual music awards ceremony. Organized by Charterhouse Ghana, it honours excellence across genres including Afrobeat, Highlife, Gospel, Reggae/Dancehall, and Hiplife.
