The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) came off on Saturday, May 11, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, celebrating another remarkable year of Ghanaian music and artistry. From jaw-dropping performances to emotional speeches, this year’s awards night was filled with memorable moments and well-deserved recognition for Ghana’s top music talents.
With competition tighter than ever, some fan favourites lived up to expectations while others pulled surprise wins, proving just how dynamic and evolving the music scene has become. From Artiste of the Year to Best New Artiste, the event honoured excellence across genres and generations.
Below is the full list of winners from TGMA 2025:
- Unsung Artist of the Year – Yaw Darling
- Best Hiplife Song: Bad Feelings by Tulenkey ft Beeztrap KOTM
- Best Male Vocal Performance: Joe Mettle
- Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Goodwyll
- Best Highlife Song : Aseda by King Paluta
- Best Hip-Hop Song: Holy Ghost by Kweku Smoke
- Collaboration of the Year: Lomo Lomo by KiDi ft Black Sherif
- Best International Collaboration of the Year: This is the doing of the lord by Diana Hamilton (Ghana) & Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
- Best Afropop Song: Paris by King Promise
- Best Afrobeat Song: Asylum by Olivetheboy
- Music Video of the Year: Jejereje by Stonebwoy
- Best Gospel Artist: Joe Mettle
- Best Afropop/Afrobeat Artist: King Promise
- Best Urban Contemporary Gospel Song: Defe Defe by Team Eternity
- Producer of the Year: King Paluta & Khendi Beatz
- African Song of the Year: Tshwala Bam by Titom ft. S.N.E & Burna Boy
- Best Highlife Artist: Fameye
- Songwriter of the Year: Kofi Kinaata
- Best Rap Performance: Holy Ghost by Kweku Smoke
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist: Stonebwoy
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Song: Psalm 23 by Stonebwoy
- Best Traditional Gospel Song: Watch Me by Empress Gifty
- Group of the Year: Team Eternity
- Best Highlife/Hip-Hop Artist: Kweku Smoke
- Best Album/EP of the Year: True to Yourself by King Promise
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Yaw Sarpong – Celebrating a legacy of spiritual and musical excellence
- Best New Artist: Beeztrap KOTM
- Telecel most popular song : Aseda by King Paluta
- Artist of the Year: King Promise
- Song for Good: Epixode
- Record of the Year: Ayisi
A Night to Remember
The 26th TGMA was a celebration of music and a powerful reminder of how far the Ghanaian music industry has come. From rising stars to seasoned hitmakers, the night highlighted Ghana’s musical talent’s depth, diversity, and dynamism. As fans cheer their favourites and debate the results, one thing is certain — Ghanaian music continues to thrive on passion, creativity, and global ambition. Here’s to another year of groundbreaking sound and unforgettable moments.
Story by: Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah | Univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by: Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah
