King Promise Wins TGMA 2025 Artiste of the Year

Ghanaian Afrobeats star King Promise has clinched the highly coveted Artiste of the Year award at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), marking a monumental moment in his musical journey.

The ‘Terminator’ hitmaker, who has steadily risen through the ranks of Ghana’s music scene, finally claimed the top honour after being nominated for the category two years in a row—2024 and 2025.

A Night of Multiple Wins

King Promise didn’t just walk away with the Artiste of the Year title. He also swept up three additional awards:

• 🏆 Best Afropop Song
• 🏆 Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste
• 🏆 Best Album/EP of the Year

His award-winning project and back-to-back hit singles—including Paris, Continental, Favorite Story, and Too Sexy—cemented his dominance in 2024 and into 2025.

An Inspirational Acceptance Speech

In an emotional moment, King Promise addressed the crowd and fans worldwide, using his journey to encourage dreamers everywhere:

“If any young person is watching me right now who has a dream, use me as an example of resilience. My first year when I broke out on the scene, I had seven nominations and I left with zero. While some people laughed, I just worked harder because I believe in God’s timing. Today, I am the chosen one.”

His speech struck a chord with many, highlighting the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and divine timing.

King Promise’s Global Momentum

Beyond local achievements, King Promise’s international footprint has expanded rapidly over the past year. In 2024, he embarked on the “True to Self” world tour, with performances in

• Detroit, Tokyo, Hamburg, Vienna, Paris, Amsterdam
• Major festivals including Afro Nation, GhanaFest, and more
• A headline show in London and shared stage with global icons like Lil Wayne, Asake, and Rema

These milestones contributed significantly to his 10 nominations at the 2025 TGMAs.

Strategic Promotion by Tilly Akua Nipaa

In a calculated push ahead of the awards, media personality Tilly Akua Nipaa was appointed head of PR for King Promise’s campaign in April 2025. Her strategy helped amplify awareness of the artist’s work, leading up to this major win.

A Resilient Journey

Since his breakout year in 2021, King Promise has consistently earned nominations at the TGMAs, but the top prize eluded him until now. After falling short in 2024, losing to Stonebwoy, his victory in 2025 feels all the more deserved.

King Promise now stands as a symbol of hard work, growth, and international appeal—a true “5 Star” artist, both at home and abroad.