Empress Gifty Crowned Female Artist of the Year at 2025 Praise Achievement Awards
Last night at the Praise Achievement Awards, held in grand style at the Perez Dome in Accra’s Dzorwulu, gospel music powerhouse Empress Gifty was honored as Female Artist of the Year,capping an incredible year of recognition, influence, and impact in Ghana’s music scene.
The atmosphere was electric as gospel lovers, industry professionals, and socialites gathered for one of the most anticipated events on the year‑end entertainment calendar.
Empress Gifty’s win — one of the night’s biggest highlights — was met with thunderous applause from attendees and fans tuning in from across the country.The accolade recognises her outstanding contributions to gospel music in 2025 and celebrates a journey marked by passion, persistence, and a profound connection with listeners.
2025 has arguably been Empress Gifty’s most impactful year yet. Her single “Watch Me”, written and produced by celebrated artist Kuami Eugene, became more than just a hit — it was an anthem of hope and resilience, resonating strongly with fans at home and around the world.
The song earned her history‑making recognition at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) 2025, where it was crowned Traditional Gospel Song of the Year — a first for a gospel artist in that category.
Beyond that, she claimed the esteemed Artiste of the Year title at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA, smashing expectations and beating out mainstream heavyweights like King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, KiDi and others — a feat few gospel artists have achieved on such a competitive stage.
Her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Ghana’s most influential gospel artists continues to inspire many. This latest win further confirms her status as one of the leading voices in gospel music today.