As the countdown to the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) reaches fever pitch, the spotlight is firmly on two of Ghana’s most talked-about music stars: the ever-smooth King Promise and the unstoppable King Paluta.
King Promise, born Gregory Promise Bortey Newman, is no stranger to the limelight. The Afrobeat icon made major waves in 2024 with his smash hit “Terminator,” which not only topped charts across the country but also earned him the Most Popular Song of the Year at the last TGMA.
With a silky voice and Afro-fusion charm, King Promise also clinched the Best Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste title and continued to expand his global footprint. His consistency, star power, and international appeal make him a formidable favorite heading into this year’s awards.
King Paluta, born Thomas Agyei Wireko, who burst onto the scene with a string of anthems that captured the hearts of many. His hits “Aseda” and “Makoma” turned into streaming sensations, racking up over 50.5 million streams on Boomplay and earning him the title of Ghana’s second most-streamed artiste.
His debut album Give Time Some Time received widespread acclaim, while his electrifying live performances—over 100 shows both in Ghana and abroad—cemented his reputation as a crowd favorite. After bagging New Artiste of the Year in 2024, King Paluta is being hailed by many as the breakout act to watch.
The TGMA Artiste of the Year award is the ultimate prize in Ghana’s music scene. It’s a reflection of an artist’s popularity, commercial success, artistic impact, and live performance power. And this year, it could go either way.
While King Promise brings veteran presence and cross-border success to the table, King Paluta’s grassroots following and Hiplife momentum make him a serious challenger. It’s a conflict between refined experience and eager ambition.
Since its inception, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards—formerly known as the VGMA—has remained the premier platform for honoring Ghanaian musical excellence. With a track record of spotlighting talent across genres, the TGMA continues to shape the narrative of the industry.
All roads lead to the Grand Arena on Saturday, May 10, 2025, where the night promises glitz, emotion, and history in the making. Whether it’s King Promise or King Paluta who takes home the crown, one thing is clear: Ghana’s musical heartbeat is louder than ever.
And all eyes are fixed on who will wear the crown of Artiste of the Year.
Story by Obaapa Janee/ahotoronline.com
