TGMA 2025: See Full List Of Winners

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Daniel Amenyo Ablordey
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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. The event celebrated outstanding achievements in Ghana’s music industry over the past year. Below is the full list of winners:

Top Honors

  • Artiste of the Year: King Promise
  • Album/EP of the Year: True To Self – King Promise
  • Songwriter of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
  • Telecel Most Popular Song: “Aseda” – King Paluta
  • Best New Artiste: Beeztrap KOTM
  • International Collaboration of the Year: “The Doing of the Lord” – Diana Hamilton ft. Mercy Chinwo
  • African Song of the Year: “Tshwala Bam” – Titom, Yuppe & Burna Boy
  • Music for Good Award: Epixode
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Yaw Sarpong
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Genre-Specific Categories

  • Best Gospel Artiste: Joe Mettle
  • Best Gospel Song (Urban Contemporary): “Defe Defe” – Nana Yaw Ofori Atta (Team Eternity)
  • Best Traditional Gospel Song: “Watch Me” – Empress Gifty
  • Best Hiplife Song: “Bad Feeling” – Tulenkey ft. Beeztrap
  • Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste: Kweku Smoke
  • Best Hip Hop Song: “Holy Ghost” – Kweku Smoke
  • Best Rap Performance: Kweku Smoke
  • Best Afrobeats Song: “Asylum” – Olivetheboy
  • Best Highlife Song: “Aseda” – King Paluta
  • Best Reggae/Dancehall Song: “Psalm 23” – Stonebwoy
  • Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy

Vocal & Technical Categories

  • Best Male Vocal Performance: Joe Mettle – “Obo Awon Oba”
  • Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Goodwyll – “I Choose to Praise”
  • Best Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste: King Promise
  • Best Highlife Artiste: Fameye
  • Best Music Video: “Jejereje” – Stonebwoy
  • Record of the Year: “Can I Live (Live)” – Ayisi
  • Audio Engineer of the Year: Ayisi – “Can I Live (Live)”
  • Producer of the Year: Khendi Beatz (for “Aseda”)
  • Group of the Year: Team Eternity Ghana
  • Unsung Artiste of the Year: Yaw Darling

The ceremony featured electrifying performances from top Ghanaian artists, including King Promise, Stonebwoy, and King Paluta, as well as tributes to legendary musicians. The event highlighted the diversity and richness of Ghana’s music scene, celebrating both established and emerging talents.

Also Read: Shatta Wale Endorses King Promise for TGMA Artist of the Year

Author

  • Daniel Ablordey

    Daniel Ablordey is a Business Analytics student at the University of Ghana Business School and an emerging strategist at the intersection of data, markets, and narrative. With a keen analytical mind and a passion for African business and economic trends, he is building a career focused on translating complex data-driven insights into accessible, decision-relevant stories that matter.

    As a writer and editor with Insight Ghana, African Business Insight, and The African Journal, Daniel delivers sharp, high-impact analysis on current affairs, business developments, and emerging trends across the continent. His work is defined by precision, clarity, and a deep commitment to responsible journalism — ensuring that every story he tells is not only accurate but meaningful to the audiences it serves.

    Beyond his editorial work, Daniel serves as an Ecobank Youth Ambassador, where he actively promotes financial inclusion, digital banking, and financial literacy among young Ghanaians. His leadership experience spans academic, professional, and faith-based institutions, where he has consistently driven initiatives centered on growth, structure, and long-term impact.

    Grounded in the principles of Pan-Africanism and service, Daniel brings a rare combination of analytical rigour and storytelling depth to his work. Whether unpacking market behavior, profiling emerging business leaders, or covering cultural shifts shaping the continent, he approaches every assignment with strategic intent and editorial integrity.

    His broader ambition is to contribute to Africa's transformation by shaping how data, business, and storytelling intersect — not just locally, but on a global stage.