An MC and radio personality, MC Portfolio, has stated categorically that King Paluta is the only worthy nominee for the Artiste of the Year category at the 2025 TGMAs.

He claims even though all artistes nominated under the category worked hard, only the ‘Apicki’ hitmaker is worthy of the prestigious title of overall best artiste.

"The nomination for AOTY should have been King Paluta, YES or NO?" he quizzed.

Speaking in an interview on Luv FM’s DriveTime show with Melvin, MC Portfolio highlighted reasons for his assertion, including the number of hits and collaborations of King Paluta.

Multiple hit songs in the year under review

MC Portfolio asserts that King Paluta's achievements in 2024 are unparalleled, making him the most deserving candidate for Artiste of the Year.

According to him, no other artist in Ghana had such a consistent reign at the top of the charts. He emphasized that King Paluta kicked off the year with the number-one song, "Aseda". Midway through the year, King Paluta achieved the rare feat of replacing himself at number one with the hit song “Makoma”, reinforcing his influence in the industry.

“In the year where few songs were dominant, King Paluta’s songs were on the charts for several months,” he said.

Artiste influence on other artistes (Collaborations)

In the first quarter, King Paluta dominated with a standout verse on Rap Fada’s "Odo Bi Yɛ Bad," a song that became a nationwide anthem.

MC portfolio buttressed his claim adding that, “Rap Fada got nominated for new artiste of the year and is a favourite in that category because of King Paluta’s influence on the song.”

“Eno Barony, long known for her rap prowess, secured a nomination for Hip Life Song of the Year because of King Paluta’s feature with her,” Portfolio claimed.

His influence even reached Camidoh, reportedly playing a role in securing another BET nomination for the singer.

MC Portfolio also noted that King Paluta's appeal goes beyond mainstream music, as he is the only artist who has sparked debate within the Christian community on whether he should be embraced within their space.

With unmatched chart dominance, influence on the industry, and cultural impact, MC Portfolio believes King Paluta embodies every metric that defines the Artiste of the Year title.

MC Portfolio insists King Paluta ended the year on a high note with "Apicki", a song that not only became a household favorite but also sparked widespread debate on his true dominance.

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards have released nominees for this year and several conversations have started on who deserves the ultimate, Artiste of the Year.

The category includes Kweku Smoke, Team Eternity, Joe Mettle, King Paluta, Stonebwoy, King Promise and Black Sherif.