The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) was the place to be as it hosted the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, an event that brought together the crème de la crème of Ghana’s entertainment industry. The evening was a dazzling celebration of Ghanaian music and musicians, with standout performances and a list of deserving winners that highlighted the diverse talent within the industry.
Stonebwoy was the star of the night, taking home the prestigious Artiste of the Year award among other accolades. His collaboration with Angelique Kidjo, “Manodzi,” won the Record of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, further cementing his status as a leading figure in Ghanaian music. He also bagged the Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste and Album/EP of the Year awards.
The night saw other big winners such as Nacee, who took home the Best Gospel Artiste and Best Gospel Song awards for “Aseda.” King Promise won the Best AfroPop Song for “Terminator” and was named Best Afrobeat/AfroPop Artiste. His track “Terminator” also won the Most Popular Song of the Year.
The event featured stellar performances from top artists including Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Efya, Team Eternity Ghana, King Paluta, and Stonebwoy, each delivering electrifying sets that kept the audience enthralled.
Here is the full list of winners from the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards:
Artiste of The Year: Stonebwoy
Best Gospel Song: Aseda – Nacee
Best Male Vocal Performance: Kofi Karikari ft Eternity – You Are Great
Best Female Vocal Performance: Queendalyn Yurglee – Hold My Hands
Best Hiplife Song: King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene – Y’ahite Remix
Best Hip Hop Song: Otan – Sarkodie
Collaboration of the Year: Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy
International Collaboration of The Year: Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Best AfroPop Song: Terminator – King Promise
Best Afrobeats Song: Goodsin – Olivetheboy
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song: Efiekuma Love – Kofi Kinaata
Best Music Video: Cryptocurrency – Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi
Lifetime Achievement Award: Amakye Dede
Producer of the Year: MOG Beatz
Best Afrobeat/AfroPop Artiste: King Promise
Best Highlife Song: Amerado ft Fameye – Kweku Ananse Remix
Best African Artiste: Davido
Best Gospel Artiste: Nacee
Best Highlife Artiste: Kuami Eugene
Songwriter of the Year: Stonebwoy – Manodzi ft Angelique Kidjo
Best Rap Performance: Strongman
Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist: Stonebwoy
Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste of the Year: Black Sherif
Best Sound Engineer: Mix Masta Garzy
Record of The Year: Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo
Best New Artiste: King Paluta
Music for Good: Eugene Zuta
Most Popular Song of the Year: Terminator – King Promise
Album/EP of the Year: Stonebwoy
The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards not only celebrated the achievements of the past year but also highlighted the bright future of Ghanaian music. As the night concluded, the audience left with unforgettable memories and a renewed appreciation for the rich musical talent the country has to offer.
