The awards night, organised by Charterhouse Productions and sponsored by Telecel Ghana, had been rescheduled from its original May 3 date to May 10, a decision announced on April 10 to ensure production of the highest calibre. Accompanying events included the TGMA Master Class on May 8 and a Pre-Party on May 9, the latter designed to foster networking among nominees, industry executives and music enthusiasts, and to spotlight emerging trends in Ghana’s fast-evolving music scene.
Born Gregory Bortey Promise Newman on August 16, 1995, in Nungua, Accra, King Promise first emerged on the music scene under his birth name before adopting his current moniker. Raised in a household steeped in diverse musical genres, he released his debut single in 2016 and has since become one of Ghana’s most versatile performers, blending Afrobeats, highlife, R&B and hip-hop influences. His win at TGMA follows nominations earlier this year and caps a run of international collaborations and festival appearances that have raised his profile beyond Ghana’s borders.
Nominations for the top award were announced on March 15 and featured a competitive field including Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, Joe Mettle, King Paluta, Team Eternity Ghana and Kweku Smoke. Stonebwoy, a reggae and dancehall artist, added to his TGMA tally by winning Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste, Best Reggae Song for “Psalm 23” and Best Music Video for “Jejereje,” while Kweku Smoke walked away with Best Hiphop/Hiplife Artiste, Best Rap Performance and Best Hiphop Song for “Holy Ghost”.
In other categories, King Paluta’s “Aseda” was voted Telecel Most Popular Song and Highlife Song of the Year. Beeztrap KOTM took home Best New Artiste, and gospel acts were honoured when Joe Mettle was named Best Gospel Artiste and won Best Male Vocal Performance, while Empress Gifty’s “Watch Me” earned Best Traditional Gospel Song. The African Song of the Year accolade went to “Tshwalabam” by Titom featuring S.N.E, Yuppe and Burna Boy, reflecting the growing cross-continental appeal of Ghanaian music.
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As the TGMA 2025 ceremony concluded, the event underscored the dynamic and diverse nature of Ghana’s music industry, highlighting artists such as King Promise who are driving its growth and expanding its reach both locally and internationally.
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