Accra, Ghana – The official list of nominees for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has been released, setting the stage for one of the biggest nights in Ghanaian music in 2025. The announcement, which took place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, was broadcast live on TV3 and streamed on the Ghana Music Awards’ official social media platforms.
This year’s TGMA, scheduled for May 3, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Center, promises intense competition as some of Ghana’s biggest names in music go head-to-head for top honors. The journey to this year’s TGMA began on January 21, 2025, when the call for nominations was officially opened.
According to Charterhouse, the event organizers, they received over 1,500 entries from more than 130 artists and music groups, covering diverse genres and styles. A panel of industry experts carefully reviewed the submissions, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.
The TGMA’s most prestigious categories, known as the “Big 5,” often generate the most excitement and debate. This year’s nominees for these highly anticipated categories include:
This year’s nominees for these highly anticipated categories include:
Artiste of the Year
Kweku Smoke
Team Eternity
Joe Mettle
King Paluta
King Promise
Stonebwoy
Black Sherif
Album of the Year (Nominees yet to be announced)
Record of the Year (Nominees yet to be announced)
Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year
Asylum – Olive The Boy
Paris – King Promise
Lomo Lomo – KiDi Ft. Black Sherif
Very Soon – Fameye
Puul – Lasmid
Defe Defe – Team Eternity Ghana
Aseda – King Paluta
Jejereje – Stonebwoy
January 9 – Black Sherif
New Artiste of the Year
Lali x Lola
Arathejay
Rap Fada
Team Eternity
Beeztrap Kotm
Kwesi Amewuga
Other Notable Categories and Nominees
Best Gospel Music Artiste
Piesie Esther
Joe Mettle
Empress Gifty
Diana Hamilton
Team Eternity Ghana
MOG Music
Best Male Vocal Performance
Kofi Nuel – Do Not Fear
Emmanuel Juddah – Aseda
MOG Music – Ahuoden Fofro
Ayisi – Can I Live
Joe Mettle – Oba Awon Oba
Best Female Vocal Performance
Naana Asiedu (Team Eternity Ghana) – Defe Defe
Lordina The Soprano – Simply Trusting Everyday
Esther Godwyll – I Choose To Praise
Mima Afrika – On Fire
Titi Owusu – Nobody
Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste
Amerado
Beeztrap Kotm
Kweku Smoke
Black Sherif
King Paluta
Sarkodie
Medikal
Best Rap Performance
Eno Barony – “No Manual”
Kweku Smoke – “Holy Ghost”
Okyeame Kwame – “No Competition”
Sarkodie – “Brag”
Lyrical Joe – “5th August”
Flowking Stone – “King Is Back”
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
Jupitar
Samini
Ras Kuuku
Epixode
Stonebwoy
Rocky Dawuni
Best Music Video
Fallen Angel – Smallgod (Directed by Babs Direction)
Auntie Ama – Kofi Kinaata (Directed by Awudu Musa)
Continental – King Promise (Directed by Meekah Jagun)
Stonebwoy – Directed by Banini
P.O.M. (Peace Of Mind) – MzVee (Directed by Rex)
Keep It Sexy – King Promise (Directed by Rex)
International Collaboration of the Year
Oba Awon Oba – Joe Mettle Ft. Sunmisola Agbebi
Ekelebe – Stonebwoy Ft. Odumodublvck
The Doing Of The Lord – Diana Hamilton Ft. Mercy Chinwo
Continental – King Promise Ft. Shallipopi
Drip Remix – Gambo Ft. Edem & Jim Jones
Jiggle And Whine – Stonebwoy Ft. Spice
African Song of the Year
Ozeba – Rema
Biri Marung – Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow & Tebogo G Mashego Ft. Sje Konka, Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma & Cowboii
Tshwalabam – Titom Ft. S.N.E. Yuppe, Burna Boy
Favorite Girl Remix – Darkoo Ft. Rema
Love Me Jeje – Tems
Commas – Ayra Starr
The nominee list has already sparked excitement across social media, with fans rooting for their favorites. As Ghana gears up for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 3, 2025, the spotlight is on the nominees who have shaped the country’s music scene over the past year.
The event promises a night of celebration, recognition, and thrilling performances. Who will take home the most prestigious awards? The countdown begins!
With Stonebwoy aiming to defend his Artiste of the Year title, he faces stiff competition from the likes of King Paluta, King Promise, Black Sherif, and Joe Mettle. The competition is fierce, and the anticipation is building.
The 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards will be broadcast live on TV3 and streamed on the Ghana Music Awards’ official social media platforms. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
For more information on the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, including voting instructions and ticket sales, visit the official website or follow the awards on social media.
The stage is set for an unforgettable night of music, glamour, and celebration. Who will emerge victorious? Stay tuned to find out!
Source: Africa Publicity
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