A night of glamour and talent: The 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards

The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) lit up the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday night, May 10, 2025, delivering an unforgettable celebration of Ghanaian musical talent. 

This iconic event, a highlight in the country’s entertainment calendar, was broadcast on Akwaaba Magic, DStv Channel 150, and GOtv Channel 102, bringing the magic of the night to viewers across the nation.

The evening was a dazzling spectacle of glitz, glamour, and cultural pride, as artists, industry stakeholders, and fans came together to honor the best in Ghanaian music. The red carpet set the tone with a stunning showcase of fashion, where attendees made bold statements with their creative and elegant ensembles, reflecting the vibrancy of Ghanaian culture. From intricate traditional designs to avant-garde modern looks, the red carpet was a visual feast that captured the essence of the night.

Inside the arena, the energy soared as the main event unfolded. Nominees across various categories awaited the announcement of winners, each hoping to be recognized for their contributions to the music industry over the past year. The ceremony was filled with electrifying performances that kept the audience on their feet, blending genres and showcasing the diversity of Ghanaian music.

As the night progressed, the winners were crowned, each award a testament to the talent and hard work that define the industry. The TGMA not only celebrated individual achievements but also highlighted the collective spirit of an industry that continues to thrive and inspire.

Check out the full list of winners below:

Artiste of the Year - King Promise 

Best Traditional Gospel Song - Empress Gifty — Watch Me

Best Urban Contemporary Gospel song - Defe Defe, Team Eternity Ghana

Best Gospel Artiste - Joe Mettle

Best Reggae/Dancehall Song - Stonebwoy — Psalm 23

Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste - Stonebwoy

Telecel Most Popular Song - King Paluta – Aseda

Songwriter of the Year - Saman – Kofi Kinaata

Highlife Song of the Year - King Paluta – Aseda

Hiplife Song of the Year - Tulenkey ft Beeztrap KOTM – Bad Feeling

Best Male Vocal Performance - Joe Mettle – Obo Awon Oba

Best Female Vocal Performance - Esther Goodwyll – I Choose to Praise

Best Rap Performance - Kweku Smoke – Holy Ghost

Best Hip Hop song - Kweku Smoke – Holy Ghost

Best Afrobeat Song - OlivetheBoy – Asylum

Best Hiplife/HipHop Artiste - Kweku Smoke

Best New Artiste - Beeztrap KOTM

Best Album/EP of the year - King Promise – True To Self

Best Highlife Artiste - Fameye

Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste - King Promise

Best Afropop Song - King Promise – Paris

Collaboration of the Year - KIDI ft Black Sherif – Lomo Lomo

International Collaboration of the Year - Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwo – The Doing of the Lord

Best Music Video - Jejereje – Stonebwoy Directed by Banini

African Song of the Year - Titom FT S.N.E, YUPPE, Burna Boy – TSHWALABAM

Unsung Artiste of the Year - Yaw Darling

Record of the Year - Ayisi – Can I Live

Audio Engineer of the Year  - Ayisi – Can I Live

Producer of the Year - Kendy Beatz and King Paluta

Group of the Year - Team Eternity Ghana

Life Achievement Award - Gospel Icon Yaw Sarpong

Music for Good Award - Epixode – Chooboi

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