The 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) took place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, celebrating the achievements of Ghanaian artists over the past year.
🎤 Major Winners
• Artiste of the Year: King Promise – Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the music industry.
• Album/EP of the Year: True to Self by King Promise – A testament to his musical prowess.
• Most Popular Song of the Year: Aseda by King Paluta – A song that resonated with many.
• Best New Artiste: Beeztrap KOTM – Acknowledged for his impactful entry into the music scene.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo Band – Honored for their enduring contribution to Ghanaian music.
🎶 Genre-Specific Awards
• Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy – Celebrated for his influence in the genre.
• Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste: Kweku Smoke – Recognized for his dynamic performances.
• Best Gospel Artiste: Joe Mettle – Honored for his inspirational music.
• Best Highlife Artiste: Fameye – Acknowledged for his contributions to Highlife music.
🎼 Vocal and Technical Awards
• Best Male Vocal Performance: Joe Mettle – Celebrated for his vocal excellence.
• Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Godwyll – Recognized for her outstanding vocal abilities.
• Producer of the Year: Khendi Beatz – Honored for his exceptional production skills.
🌍 International Recognition
• International Collaboration of the Year: “The Doing of the Lord” by Diana Hamilton ft. Mercy Chinwo – A cross-border musical success.
• African Song of the Year: “Tshwala Bam” by TitoM and Yuppe – Celebrated for its continental impact.
The event was a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of Ghana’s music industry, celebrating both established artists and emerging talents.