The 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) lit up the Grand Arena in Accra as the 26th edition unfolded in a night full of glamour, music, and celebration.
Held on May 10 at the Accra International Conference Centre, the prestigious ceremony recognized the exceptional talents shaping Ghana’s vibrant music landscape.
The evening spotlighted creativity and perseverance, with artists across genres being honored for their impact and achievements over the past year.
Taking center stage was King Promise, who emerged as the night’s biggest winner by clinching the coveted Artiste of the Year award, solidifying his place at the forefront of Ghanaian music.
Below is the full list of winners from the prestigious night:
Top Awards
- Artiste of the Year: King Promise
- Telecel Most Popular Song: Aseda – King Paluta
- Songwriter of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
- International Collaboration of the Year: The Doing of the Lord – Diana Hamilton ft. Mercy Chinwo
- Best Africa Song: Tshwala Bam – Titom, Yuppe & Burna Boy
- Music for Good Award: Epixode
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 New Artiste: Team Eternity
The evening was filled with electrifying performances from Ghana’s top talents, including unexpected collaborations and moving tributes that kept the audience captivated.
From dazzling red carpet appearances to emotional acceptance speeches, the 2025 TGMA delivered unforgettable moments, underscoring the continuous evolution of Ghanaian music and its growing influence on the international music scene.