5 artistes main the dialog for Artiste of the Year 2025
The 12 months 2024 was a outstanding 12 months for Ghanaian music, with quite a few mainstream artists releasing albums and EPs, culminating in an eventful “Detty December” season.
As we stay up for 2025, the music trade is buzzing with hypothesis about who will declare the coveted Artiste of the Year award on the subsequent Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
According to the Ghana Music Awards, “The Artiste of the Year is the Artiste(s) adjudged by the Academy, Board, and the General Public as the artiste with the highest audience appeal and popularity in the year under review. The artiste(s) must have released a hit single/EP/album and must be one of the artistes with the highest nominations in the year under review.”
In latest occasions, names like Kweku Smoke, Fameye, King Promise, Kidi, and King Paluta have constantly dominated conversations concerning the subsequent AOTY. Let’s discover their 2024 actions:
Fameye
The “Very Soon” hitmaker launched an EP in 2024 and collaborated with artists comparable to Patoranking, Sarkodie, Ayisi, and Kweku Smoke. His single, “Very Soon,” topped the Apple Music charts in October.
While his total media presence might need been much less outstanding in comparison with some others, Fameye stays a powerful contender for the award.
Kweku Smoke
Hailed by Sarkodie because the “real definition of patience,” Kweku Smoke elevated Ghanaian hip-hop along with his lyrical prowess.
His two albums, “Kweku Jesus” and “Born In Hell,” garnered vital consideration. He carried out on the 3Music Awards and headlined his first live performance at Ghud Park, additional solidifying his place within the trade.
Kidi
Kidi continued his reign as a chart-topper with hits like “Danger” and the Black Sherif-featured “Lomo Lomo,” which amassed over 7 million streams on Spotify.
He additionally launched “4 Life” and headlined the “Likor on the beach” live performance, cementing his standing as a number one determine in Ghanaian music.
King Paluta
Following his Best New Artiste win on the earlier TGMA, King Paluta loved a profitable 12 months with hits like “Aseda,” “Makoma,” and “For the Popping.”
He collaborated with artists like Kidi, DJ Virusky, Rad Fada, Shatta Wale, and Camidoh, producing vital media buzz. He capped off the 12 months with the discharge of his album, “Give Time Some Time.”
King Promise
A powerful contender for the AOTY in 2024, King Promise continued to impress with hits like “Paris” (over 12 million streams on Spotify) and “Favorite Story.” He launched his third studio album, “True To Self,” and closed the 12 months with the smash hit “Keep It Sexy” and a deluxe album version.
These artists have all made compelling instances for the Artiste of the Year award. While the official itinerary for the 2025 TGMA is but to be introduced (often held in May/June), the anticipation is excessive.
By: Cyril Senason Anani
