Celebrating Ghanaian Music Excellence: Highlights from the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)
The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)—formerly known as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards—was held on May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. The event showcased the vibrancy, talent, and diversity of Ghana’s music industry.
A New Era with Telecel
This year marked the second edition under the Telecel brand since it took over sponsorship from Vodafone in 2023. The rebranding has injected a fresh wave of innovation and energy into the awards scheme, which has remained Ghana’s most prestigious music awards platform since its inception in 2000.
Major Winners and Surprises
The biggest moment of the night was the announcement of the Artiste of the Year, with King Promise clinching the top honor, edging out competitors like Stonebwoy, Joe Mettle, Black Sherif, King Paluta, Team Eternity, and Kweku Smoke .Facebook+10Ghana News Agency+10MyJoyOnline+10
Other notable winners included:
Album/EP of the Year: True to Self by King Promise
Most Popular Song of the Year: “Aseda” by King Paluta
Best New Artiste: Beeztrap KOTM
Best Collaboration: “Lomo Lomo” by KiDi
Best International Collaboration: “Doing of the Lord” by Diana Hamilton featuring Mercy Chinwo
Record of the Year: Ayisi
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song: “Psalm 23” by Stonebwoy
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste: Stonebwoy
Best Hiphop/Hiplife Artiste: Kweku Smoke
Group of the Year: Team Eternity
Best Gospel Artiste: Joe Mettle
Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Godwyll – “I Choose to Praise”
Best Male Vocal Performance: Joe Mettle – “Obo Awon Oba
Each winner brought their own flair to the stage, offering emotional speeches that ranged from celebratory to reflective
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Memorable Performances
The night was also defined by electric performances from Ghana’s top artists. From Afrobeats to Highlife, Gospel to Hiplife, the performances were a reminder of how rich and evolving Ghanaian music is. Surprise appearances, tributes to legends, and collaborations across genres made the event truly unforgettable.
Honoring Legends
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Yaw Sarpong, a legendary figure in Ghanaian gospel music whose contributions have spanned decades . The tribute performance in his honor received a standing ovation and was a touching moment in an otherwise high-energy evening
Fashion and Glamour
The TGMA red carpet did not disappoint. Ghanaian stars, from musicians to influencers and actors, stunned in outfits that blended traditional styles with bold contemporary designs. Social media buzzed with commentary on who wore what, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 TGMA was not just a celebration of the past year in music—it was a look forward to where Ghanaian music is headed. With artists continuing to make waves internationally and new talents emerging each year, the future is undeniably bright.
As the curtain falls on this year’s event, one thing is clear: the TGMA remains the ultimate celebration of Ghanaian musical excellence.
