Check out the full list of winners at the 26th TGMA
The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) brought a dazzling wave of celebration to the capital on May 10, 2025, transforming the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre into the heartbeat of Ghana’s entertainment world.
An unforgettable evening unfolded as music lovers, industry heavyweights, and style icons gathered under one roof to honour the country’s finest musical talents. From luminous lights to high-octane performances, the ceremony offered a rich fusion of sound, style, and showmanship.
King Promise stole the spotlight as the night’s top honouree, earning the prestigious Artiste of the Year award. His win capped a fiercely competitive category, where he stood out among a star-studded field including Stonebwoy, Joe Mettle, Black Sherif, King Paluta, Team Eternity, and Kwaku Smoke.
The awards also celebrated a wide spectrum of talent across genres. Artists like Ayisi, Empress Gifty, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, Esther Godwyll, Kweku Smoke, KiDi, Team Eternity Ghana, and Tulenkey were all recognized for their standout contributions to Ghana’s dynamic music scene.
Beyond the accolades and glamour, the evening carved out a deeply emotional moment with the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to gospel icon Yaw Sarpong. The honour acknowledged his decades-long influence and legacy within the gospel music community.
In all, 32 awards were presented, punctuating a night that paid tribute to both emerging stars and established legends, reinforcing TGMA’s status as a cornerstone of Ghanaian cultural celebration.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste – Stonebwoy
Group of the Year – Team Eternity Ghana
Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste of the Year- Kweku Smoke
Best Reggae/ Dancehall Song of the Year – ‘Psalm 23’ by Stonebwoy
Best Album/EP of the Year – ‘True to Self’ by King Promise
Record of the Year – ‘Can I Live’ by Ayisi
Audio Engineer of the Year – Peewezel
Best New Artiste of the Year – Beeztrap KOTM
Music for Development: ‘Chooboi’ by Epixode
Most Popular Song of the Year- ‘Aseda’ by King Paluta
Artiste of the Year – King Promise
Unsung Artiste of the Year – Yaw Darling
Hiplife Song of the Year – ‘Bad Feelings’ by Tulenkey
Male Vocal Performance of the Year – Joe Mettle (Woba Wonba)
Female Vocal Performance – Esther Godwyll
Highlife Song of the Year – ‘Aseda’ by King Paluta
Hiphop Song of the Year – ‘Holy Ghost’ by Kweku Smoke
Collaboration of the Year – ‘Lomo Lomo’ by KiDi ft Black Sherif
International Collaboration of the Year – ‘The Doing of the Lord by Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwo
Afropop Song of the Year – ‘Paris’ by King Promise
Lifetime Achievement Award – Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo band.
Traditional Gospel Song of the Year – ‘Watch Me’ by Empress Gifty
Afrobeats Song of the Year – ‘Asylum’ by OliveTheBoy
Best Video of the Year – ‘Jejereje by Stonebwoy
Gospel Artiste of the Year – Joe Mettle
Producer of the Year – Khendi Beatz (for Aseda)
Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste of the Year – King Promise
Best Urban /Contemporary Gospel – Team Eternity Ghana
African Song of the Year – Tshwala Bam by TitoM and Yuppe
Highlife Artiste of the Year – Fameye
Songwriter of the Year – Kofi Kinaata (Saman)
Rap Performance of the Year – ‘Holy Ghost’ by Kweku Smoke
