TGMA 2025 Predictions: No Award For Black Sherif, King Promise, Stonebwoy, Ayisi and Other Winners
- The 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards has been scheduled for May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena in Accra
- A bevvy of entertainment pundits and music lovers have chosen those they expect to win in each category
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, GhanaNdwom founder Fiifi Adinkra shared insight on who could win
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The much-awaited 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards promises a night of intense competition and celebration of music excellence in the country.
The 26th TMGAs are a trending topic among stakeholders in the entertainment industry after Charterhouse released the official nominees list online.
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With the main awards show happening on May 10, 2025, YEN.com.gh has compiled a list of probable winners in consultation with Prince Fiifi Cudjoe, affectionately known in Ghana's showbiz circles as Fiifi Adinkra.
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, the founder of Ghana's music hub, GhanaNdwom, stated that the 2025 TGMAs would push Ghanaian musicians to work extra hard to improve on their craft, work on their brands, understand the business of music and work together to promote the industry.
2025 TMGA Prediction - Artist of the Year
- Kweku Smoke
- Team Eternity
- Joe Mettle
- King Paluta
- King Promise - Probable winner
- Stonebwoy
- Black Sherif
Why King Promise deserves to win
King Promise had a dominant year with his True to Self album, the viral hit Paris, and high-profile collaborations like Favourite Story and Continental. His consistent chart presence, international appeal, and stylistic evolution made him stand out among heavyweight contenders.
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2025 TMGA Prediction - Best New Artist
- LalixLola
- AratheJay
- Rap Fada
- Team Eternity
- Beeztrap Kotm - Probable winner
- Kwesi Amewuga
Why Beeztrap KOTM deserves Best New Artist
Beeztrap KOTM brought a fresh voice to the street-hop/hiplife genre with songs like Fly Girl and Yesu. His relatability, streetwise lyrics, and energetic delivery made him a breakout name, especially with strong digital traction and street credibility.
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2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Male Vocal Performance
- Kofi Nuel – Do Not Fear
- Emmanuel Judah – Aseda
- MOG Music – Ahuoden Fofro
- Ayisi – Can I Live - Probable winner
- Joe Mettle – Obo Awon Oba
Why Ayisi deserves to win
Ayisi’s control, texture, and delivery on Can I Live showcased his exceptional vocal artistry. His ability to fuse soulful vocals with hip-hop energy is unmatched in the current scene.
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2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Female Vocal Performance
- Naana Asiedu – Defe Defe - Probable winner
- Lordina the Soprano – Simply Trusting Everyday
- Esther Goodwyll – I Choose to Praise
- Titi Owusu – Nobody
- Mima Afrika – On Fire
Why Naana Asiedu deserves to win
Naana’s soul-stirring lead on Team Eternity’s Defe Defe elevated the track to anthem status. Her emotional depth and range impressed both gospel fans and critics.
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2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Hiplife/HipHop Artist
- Amerado
- Beeztrap KOTM
- Kweku Smoke - Probable winner
- Black Sherif
- King Paluta
- Sarkodie
- Medikal
Why Kweku Smoke deserves it
With hits like Holy Ghost and collaborations that pushed the sound forward, Kweku Smoke has been instrumental in redefining the local trap/hip-hop scene in Ghana.
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Rap Performance
- Eno Barony
- Kweku Smoke - Probable winner
- Okyeame Kwame
- Sarkodie
- Lyrical Joe
- Flowking Stone
Why Kweku Smoke deserves it
Kweku Smoke's intricate wordplay, relentless flow, and cadence in performances like Holy Ghost reflect true technical rap mastery deserving of this recognition.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Gospel Artist
- Piesie Esther
- Joe Mettle
- Empress Gifty
- Diana Hamilton
- Team Eternity Ghana - Probable winner
- MOG Music
Why Team Eternity Ghana deserve it
Team Eternity revitalised Ghanaian gospel with a youthful, contemporary flair. Defe Defe became a massive spiritual anthem, influencing worship across denominations and age groups.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Hip-Hop Song
- Joey B – Princess
- Kweku Smoke – Holy Ghost
- Kwaw Kese ft. Kofi Mole – Awoyo Sofo - Probable winner
- Black Sherif – Kilos Milos
- Sarkodie ft. Beeztrap KOTM – Amen
- Beeztrap KOTM & Oseikrom Osikani – Fly Girl
Why Kwaw Kese and Kofi Mole deserve it
A comeback hit for Kwaw Kese, the song balanced grit and wit. With Kofi Mole’s feature, it was a multigenerational banger blending old-school energy and new-school delivery.
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Afrobeat Song
- OlivetheBoy – Asylum - Probable winner
- Lasmid – Puul
- KiDi ft. Black Sherif – Lomo Lomo
- Mr Drew – Sneaky
- King Promise – Favourite Story
- Beeztrap KOTM – Yesu
Why OlivetheBoy deserves it
Young musician OlivetheBoy was a viral sensation on TikTok and beyond. Asylum had mass appeal, strong streaming numbers, and a memorable hook, making it a no-brainer in this category.
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Hiplife Song
- Eno Barony ft. King Paluta – Soja Go Soja Come - Probable winner
- Black Sherif – Rebel Music
- Tulenkey ft. Beeztrap KOTM – Bad Feeling
- Okyeame Kwame ft. Kuami Eugene – No Competition
- Sarkodie – No Sir
- Lyrical Joe ft. Kuami Eugene – Enter
Why Eno Barony and King Paluta deserve it
A fusion of punchy rap from Eno Barony and King Paluta’s melodic hook created a street anthem that resonated across demographics. It was gritty, empowering, and bold.
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Highlife Song
- Kuami Eugene – Canopy
- King Paluta – Aseda - Probable winner
- Fameye – Very Soon -
- Amerado – Abronoma
- Rap Fada ft. King Paluta – Odo Bi Ye Bad
- Kofi Kinaata – Effiakuma Broken Heart
Why King Paluta deserves it
King Paluta's Aseda was beautifully composed fusion of highlife rhythms with a reflective message, Aseda was both a hit and a heartfelt ode that resonated with both secular and gospel audiences.
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Urban Contemporary Gospel Song
- Scott Evans – Call
- Joe Mettle ft. Sandra Duah – Give Me Oil
- Nana Yaw Ofori Atta
- Team Eternity – Defe Defe - Probable winners
- Kobby Salm – Cast Your Burden
- Ohemaa Mercy ft. Kofi Owusu – Dry Bones
Why Team Eternity deserve it
Team Eternity Defe Defe defined gospel song of the year, it bridged traditional praise with urban worship elements, making it a staple in churches and online worship content.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Reggae/Dancehall Song
- Amerado ft. Samini – Ankonam Remix
- Stonebwoy – Psalm 23 - Probable winner
- Ras Kuuku – Road of Evil
- Samini – Chemistry
- Jupitar – I Keep Winning
- Moliy & Silent Addy – Shake It To The Max
Why Stonebwoy deserves it
Stonebwoy’s Psalm 23 was not only lyrically deep but also sonically rich, maintaining his dominance in the reggae/dancehall space with spiritual undertones and mainstream impact.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction - Best Traditional Gospel Song
- MOG Music – Wo Ye
- Empress Gifty – Watch Me
- Piesie Esther – Ateene - Probable winner
- Diana Hamilton – The Doing of the Lord
- Mavis Asante – Victory
- Queendalyn ft. Judikay – Omewoya
Why Piesie Esther deserves it
Piesie Esther's Ateene cemented her role as a leader in traditional gospel. The song’s lyrical content, vocal power, and production captured the soul of Akan worship traditions.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
- Jupitar
- Samini
- Ras Kuuku
- Epixode
- Stonebwoy - Probable winner
- Rocky Dawuni
Why Stonebwoy deserves it
No other act maintained the consistency and international collaborations in the reggae/dancehall genre like musician Stonebwoy. His versatility and brand strength are unmatched.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction - Songwriter of the Year
- Ayisi
- Kofi Kinaata - Probable winner
- Okyeame Kwame
- OlivetheBoy
- Team Eternity Ghana
Why Kofi Kinaata deserves it
Known for his lyrical depth and storytelling, Kofi Kinaata continues to craft songs that balance poetic themes, social commentary, and mainstream appeal. A perennial songwriting gem.
The Instagram video is below:
2025 TMGA Prediction - Telecel's Most Popular Song
- OlivetheBoy – Asylum
- KiDi ft. Black Sherif – Lomo Lomo
- Lasmid – Puul
- King Paluta – Aseda - Winner
Why King Paluta deserves it
King Paluta's Aseda cut across religious, cultural, and age divides. It was inescapable on the radio, in churches, and on social media, making it the most organically popular song of the year.
The Instagram video is below:
King Paluta drops a diss song
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about King Paluta's song as he joined nominees for New Artiste of the Year at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Ghanaians have reacted strongly to the new song about tenacity by the Makoma and Aseda hit-maker, whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko.
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