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25th TGMA: Who wins Artiste of the Year today?
It is that time of the year where musicians who have excelled in the year 2023 are rewarded at Ghana’s prestigious music awards, dubbed Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) for excellence in their line of duty.
The programme slated for today at the Grand Arena has generated a lot of conversations regarding winners for various categories.
Clearly, there is some historic twist as the scheme marks 25 years.
One of the contentious categories, the Artiste of the Year, has strongly come up for discussion on various platforms.
Six of Ghana’s heavyweights, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Nacee and Black Sheriff are in strong contest for the coveted title.
However, Stonebwoy and King Promise seem closer to the crown as artistes with the most audience appeal in the calendar year.
Also, another category which will be up for a contest is the Best Rap Performance.
This category which considers the best artiste in wordplay, rhymes, flow and dexterity in piecing rap together on a record, will see Lyrical Joe, Sarkodie, Amerado, Eno Barony, FimFim, Strongman and Medikal will battle it out for the ultimate.
It will be a fierce contest in the search for the Most Popular Song of 2023, as songs like, Hossana – Bandy Banero, Yaya – Black Sherif, Scar – Gyakie ft JBee, Victory – Joyce Blessing, Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy, Terminator – King Promise, Monica – Kuami Eugene, Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty and Aseda – Nacee lock horns.
Best New Artiste would be a battle for Bandy Banner, DSL, King Paluta, Maya Blu, Olivetheboy and Oseikrom Sikanii.
Luckily, budding rapper, Kwesi Amewugah knows his fate, as he was declared Unsung Artiste of the Year ahead of the main event tonight.
Categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Song Writer of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist of the Year among others would have to wait for the event today to know how the board, academy and the general public voted.
Patrons would be thrilled with performances from some of the most sought-after artistes on the continent, including Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Mr. Drew, Nacee, Amerado, King Paluta, Efya, Amaree, and Team Eternity.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame, and the Rap Dacta, celebrated his 50th birthday with the release of a rhythmic reggae tune titled “Clap.”
The song shines a spotlight on applauding those making remarkable contributions to society and encourages people to celebrate the successes of their friends and family.
Just a week after its release, “Clap” has garnered widespread positive reactions from influencers across Ghana, Jamaica, America, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
In one of the reaction videos shared by Okyeame Kwame, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, aka RNAQ, expressed his admiration, saying, “Love this song and the lyrics. I want to support its promotion with GHC 100,000. Well done.”
Okyeame Kwame, who had previously promised to build a Paediatric Emergency Ward at Manhyia Hospital in Kumasi before his birthday, would certainly benefit from this generous support for such a meaningful project.
His 50th birthday celebration was a successful all-white event held at +233 Pub and Grill, featuring amazing performances that added to the memorable occasion.
Watch Okyeame Kwame clap visualiser here:
https://youtu.be/qMO-Ufr6Vwc?is=ByivCkKtmUVcHxV_
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
By Jacob Aggrey
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