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Radio DJS Take Shots at Kofi Kinaata After TGMA Loss
People feel angry at two radio hosts from Taadi who made fun of Kofi Kinaata. A video shows DJ Magnus Da Silva and DJ Magic George laughing about Kinaata losing an award. The hosts work at different radio stations but appeared together when they mocked the musician. Magic George copied the way Kinaata says Ntsemtsem from his popular Auntie Ama song. Stonebwoy won the Music Video award instead of Kinaata with his Jejereje song. Many fans spoke against this behavior on social media platforms. They asked why media people would act this way toward local talent. Fans expected better from people who should support Ghana music. The video started arguments about how radio hosts should treat artists. Most viewers think the DJs failed to show...
Empress Gifty Dedicates TGMA Win to Late Mom
Empress Gifty gave her music prize to honor her mom, who passed away. She won for her song Watch Me at the recent Ghana music show. Kuami Eugene wrote the music that earned her the Best Traditional Gospel award. She told everyone the achievement came from fan support over many years. She called Eugene The Rockstar for making what she sees as perfect music. The moment became extra special because it happened on Mother's Day. Her mom, Evangelist Agness Aba Foduba Annan, meant everything to her career. Fans heard her speak from the heart about her mother during the award speech. She made clear how much her singing success connects to her family roots. The award marks another step forward for her gospel music path.
Davido Puts Kweku Smoke on Global Radar
Davido picked Kweku Smoke for his new Artist Guess Challenge series. The Nigerian music star also chose Bio Chase from Nigeria and Musa Keys from South Africa as rising talents. Kweku Smoke creates rap music that many fans enjoy across Ghana. His songs Kwekuee and Yedin helped him become famous. Sarkodie helped launch his career with a social media shoutout before they worked together. Paul Amankwah performs under the name Kweku Smoke for his fans. He won Best Hip Hop Artist at the recent Telecel Ghana Music Awards show. People can find his music on Boomplay playlists featuring top Ghanaian artists. He makes songs with famous performers like Bosom P Yung and Kofi Mole. More listeners discover Kweku Smoke daily because Davido talked...
Mercury Quaye Roasts TGMA Over DJ Snub
Mercury Quaye is upset that DJs never heard their names at the music awards. The Hitz FM and Joy Prime host noticed that every winner skipped thanking the DJs during their speech. He sees DJs as important people who make songs popular with listeners. He believes artists forget who plays their music day after day. He wants musicians to remember these hard workers. Music success needs many hands working together behind the speakers and microphones. DJs spin tracks at clubs and radio stations to build fan bases. Artists reach fame partly because DJs choose their songs to play. Mercury thinks saying thanks costs nothing but means everything. His words sparked talk about respect for all music team members.
King Promise Snags TGMA Artist of Year Crown
King Promise took the top prize at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The music star beat Stonebwoy, King Paluta, Kwaku Smoke, Blacko Sherif, and Team Eternity for the honor. During his speech, he thanked his supporters and told dreamers to see him as an example of never giving up. His mom earned special praise for letting him make music during his school years. The achievement shows what hard work can do. The singer won two more awards that night: Best Afropop Song and Best Afrobeat Afropop Artist. His fans love how he makes hit songs that speak to them. The award marks him as one of the best musicians Ghana has right now. People respect his talent and what he brings to music from his country. His success motivates new artists...
Kuami Eugene Freaks Out Over Empress Gifty Gospel Win
Kuami Eugene is happy about Empress Gifty's winning an award at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards. She grabbed the Best Traditional Gospel Song prize for Watch Me. Kuami Eugene created both the music and the words for this song. He shared his joy through social media with kind words for her. He used the song name as a hashtag to show his excitement. Empress Gifty thanked everyone who supported her music career. She said the award belongs to her fans, who made it possible. During her speech, she called the song a masterpiece. She praised Kuami Eugene for writing such beautiful music for her. Their teamwork led to a very popular song that many people love.
King Promise Sweeps TGMA With Four Trophies
Stars gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The event celebrated top music talents across Ghana. King Promise won Artiste of the Year among his four total awards that night. He beat strong rivals like Black Sherif and Stonebwoy to claim the main prize. His other wins came from Best AfroPop Song, Best Afropop Artiste, and Album of the Year. Many artists went home happy with trophies. Kofi Kinaata broke records with his fifth Songwriter award for his song Saman. Stonebwoy made history winning his tenth consecutive Reggae Dancehall Artiste honor. Gospel legend Yaw Sarpong received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his career impact. OliveTheBoy earned Best AfroBeats Song despite...
King Promise Dominates TGMA With Four Awards
Ghanaian musician King Promise won big at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards last Saturday. He walked away with four prizes during the May 10 event at the Accra International Conference Centre. His trophies came from Artiste of the Year, Best AfroPop Song, Best Afropop/Afrobeats Artiste, and Album of the Year categories. He beat rivals King Paluta, Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, Joe Mettle, Kweku Smoke, and Team Eternity Ghana. His Paris background added international flair to his local success story. Several artists received honors for their music contributions throughout the night. The award show celebrated Empress Gifty, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, Esther Godwyll, Kweku Smoke, KiDi, Team Eternity Ghana, and Tulenkey. Gospel star Yaw Sarpong...
Kofi Kinaata Nails 5th Songwriter Crown
Kofi Kinaata broke records at the recent Telecel Ghana Music Awards with his fifth Songwriter honor. The music star earned praise for his song Saman during the ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre. His past victories came from hits like Susuka, Confession, Things Fall Apart, and Behind The Scenes. He stands alone as the first person ever to claim this award five times in Ghana. The talented artist mixes Fante rap with local highlife music to create messages that connect with fans. He writes about daily life, love, and community issues that matter to Ghanaians. His work earned him extra recognition at the 2025 Otumfuo Millennium Excellence Awards as the top youth entertainer. Many important people praise his meaningful...
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