King Promise Speaks on TGMA 2026: "I Don't Make Music for Awards"
- King Promise has emphasised that he values authenticity over accolades in his music-making process
- The Afrobeats singer had limited releases and thus received fewer nominations this TGMA season
- However, he has expressed confidence in the quality of his upcoming work and future impact
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Reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year, King Promise, has declared that chasing accolades will never influence his creative process, insisting that authenticity remains at the heart of his music.
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Speaking in an interview on 3Lounge on 3FM alongside Nigerian music star Mr Eazi, the award-winning singer made clear that external pressure will not shape the kind of music he makes.
"I am not making music for awards. I cherish the awards, but I will not be pressured into making music," he stated.
The declaration comes despite the "Terminator" hitmaker holding the most prestigious honour at Ghana's premier music awards. King Promise explained that his relatively limited releases during the year under review account for his modest presence across award categories this season.
He stated that his collaboration with Mr Eazi, "See What We've Done," was the only project he officially submitted, earning a nomination in the Afropop Song of the Year category. His feature with Lasmid on "No Issues" also secured a nomination for Best Afrobeat Song of the Year.
When pressed on whether his reduced output was a calculated move following his Artiste of the Year victory, King Promise dismissed the suggestion outright.
"For me, music can't be calculated. It has to come from somewhere special. It's not because I won Artiste of the Year that I have to rush and make music just to win again," he explained.
Despite his relaxed approach to releases, the singer expressed strong confidence in the quality and impact of his forthcoming work, signalling that his best may still be ahead.
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Reactions to King Promise's interview about awards
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the reactions below.
collinsmax046 said:
"Eeee see king promise ...😢today deee his is not making music for awards eee hmmm this people,"
gr8tathanb4
"😂 But he got annoyed when he was refused the artiste of the year for the first time."
_lalasbha said:
"See you o😂😂😂."
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Mzbel denies King Promise dating rumours
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian hiplife artiste Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, known by her stage name Mzbel, had broken her silence on alleged escapades with Afrobeat star King Promise.
It will be recalled that a social media blogger, DKLass GH, recently published a post suggesting that King Promise had made sexual advances towards Mzbel.
"King Promise sucked my bre**ast in the studio some time ago," DKLass GH attributed this quote to the female Ghanaian hiplife artist.
However, in a social media post, Mzbel refuted the allegations, labelling them as fake and calling on fans to disregard them.
She further denied having any relationship with the Ghanaian Afrobeat star, insisting that she had never met him in person.
Source: YEN.com.gh
