King Promise Snubs Stonebwoy After Winning 2025 TGMA Artiste of the Year, Vibes With King Paluta

• King Promise, the 2025 TGMA Artiste of the Year, has responded to King Paluta's congratulatory message after the latter praised him for winning the coveted award
• This caught the attention of observers as King Promise seemed to overlook a congratulatory message from Stonebwoy, who was widely considered his closest competitor for the award
• King Promise's actions have sparked widespread online discussion, as many remain upset by the strained relationship between the talented musicians

Ghanaian afrobeats musician Gregory Bortey Newman, widely known as King Promise, is basking in glory after bagging the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) held on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

In addition to this significant accolade, he also took home the awards for Best Afropop Song of the Year for his hit “Paris” and Best Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste of the Year.

Despite his remarkable achievements, King Promise has notably overlooked a congratulatory message from renowned Dancehall musician Stonebwoy, which he posted on social media platform X.

Ghanaian musician Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly called Stonebwoy, known for hit songs like “Nominate” and “Cedar,” took to X on May 12 to commend King Promise, welcoming him into “the league of winners.”

However, as of now, King Promise has not acknowledged Stonebwoy’s message, leading to speculation and discussion among fans and the media alike. In a recent interview, King Promise downplayed the significance of the congratulatory post, sharing,

“I have received the congrats, but I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t really think it’s like anything to speak about.”

Additionally, he mentioned that while he had heard about the message from Stonebwoy through others, he had not personally seen it and asked those informing him to remain calm, indicating that he does not view the interaction as a big deal.

Check out Stonebwoy's post below:

King Promise replies to Paluta's TGMA message

In contrast to his response to Stonebwoy, 29-year-old musician King Promise has engaged with fellow nominee King Paluta on X.

After losing the coveted Artiste of the Year title to King Promise, Thomas Adjei Wireko, popularly called King Paluta, graciously acknowledged his competitor’s success on May 11, 2025.

"Congratulations to Big Greg @IamKingPromise! Apicki!"

His post has sparked a series of reactions online, showcasing the camaraderie and sportsmanship that continues to characterise a section of the Ghanaian music industry, despite the competitive nature of the awards.

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit David Mawuli commented on David Mawuli on whether King Promise has successfully balanced his local fanbase and international aspirations.

"He has achieved more than success when it comes to balancing between his local and international fan base. The Promise Land is a concert that will grow and expand his local fan base, and his consistent international tours will win him new souls. King is almost a global artist. This is the guy who recently performed in Asia, and the audience went wild. He’s almost reached the pinnacle of his career, and nothing can stop him now."

Check out the post below:

Stonebwoy’s PRO fires back at Tilly Akua

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Vida Adutwumwaa, Burniton Music Group's Public Relations Officer (PRO), who expressed her doubts about King Promise's chances of winning the coveted Artiste of the Year title at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAS) in a trending video.

In a heated conversation with King Promise's PRO Tilly Akua Nipaa on April 18, 2025, Vida Adutwumwaa pointed out that she believed the "Terminator" hitmaker hadn't accomplished enough in the past 12 months to warrant a top consideration at the 26th edition of the TGMAs.

Some social media users commented on the viral video that Vida Adutwumwaa posted on her official Instagram page.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh