Musician King Promise is the Artiste of the Year Award at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

The Paris hitmaker won the award at the exciting event held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on May 10, 2025.

He beat competition from Stonebwoy, Joe Mettle, Black Sheriff, King Paluta, Team Eternity and Kwaku Smoke.

Other winners on the night were Ayisi, Empress Gifty, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, Esther Godwyll, Kweku Smoke, KiDi, Team Eternity Ghana and Tulenkey.

In his acceptance speech, King Promise thanked his fans, team and family.

“I want to say thank you to one man who trained my life. KillBeatz is a legacy in live entertainment,” he said.

“Thank you to my amazing team, and my brothers who stay with me every time to make sure I’m good.”

He continued, “A big thank you to the best fans in the world. If any young person is watching me right now who has a dream, use me as an example of resilience.”

King Promise encouraged up-and-coming artists to persevere through setbacks.

“My first year when I broke out on the scene, I had seven nominations and left with zero,” he said. “While some people laughed, I just worked harder because I believe in God’s timing. Today, I’m the chosen one.”

The awards show brought together the crème de la crème of Ghanaian music, fashion and entertainment. Glittering lights, elaborate stage designs and electric performances created an unforgettable atmosphere as fans roared in support of their favorite stars.

Throughout the evening, King Promise’s name buzzed among the crowd and across social media. His standout achievements over the past year — from chart-topping hits like “Terminator II” to sold-out international tours — laid the groundwork for this career-defining win.

Moments before the final announcement, tension filled the hall as cameras panned across the nominees, visibly bracing for the result. When King Promise’s name echoed through the auditorium, an eruption of cheers confirmed it was a crowd-pleasing outcome.

Gospel singer Yaw Sarpong was honoured with Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the gospel music industry. In all 32 awards were presented.