Check out the big five categories for TGMA 26

TGMA 26 is right around the corner and on 15th March, 2025, the much – anticipated nominee list was announced; broadcasted live on TV3 and across all social media platforms of the Ghana Music Awards.

The reception of these nominees has been largely positive with the majority agreeing that these artists and projects are well deserving.

Stonebwoy, King Promise, and Team Eternity Ghana emerged as the most nominated artists for this year’s TGMA, leading the pack with an overwhelming 8 nominations each.

However, the spotlight shines brightest on the big five categories.

There is divided opinion on who stands the most chance to win Artiste of the Year.

Artiste of the Year

This year’s Artiste of the Year category, like every other year is packed with the nation’s top-performing musicians who have thrilled audiences throughout the year under review, 2024.

Kweku Smoke

Team Eternity

Joe Mettle

King Paluta

King Promise

Stonebwoy

Black Sherif

Record of the Year

Record of the Year celebrates artistes’ exceptional songwriting and overall quality in music. Record of the Year recognizes songs beyond commercial success and honours musicians who showcase musical depth and excellence.

Kofi Kinaata – Auntie Ama

Ayisi – Can I live?

Berima Amo featuring Pat Thomas – Ͻkyena Asem

Kwabena Kwabena featuring Obaapa Christy Fakye me

Kweku Smoke – Holy Ghost

Smallgod featuring Kofi Kinaata – Fallen Angel

Best Album / EP

The Best Album/EP category celebrates various bodies of work that have stood out to be captivating in their quality and reception. The nominees in that category include:

King Paluta – Give time some time

Kofi Kinaata – Kofi oo Kofi

Kweku Smoke – Kweku Jesus

Team Eternity – Testimony

King Promise – True to Self

Stonebwoy – Up and Runnin6

Telecel Most Popular Song

This category recognizes songs that have had the most commercial success throughout year under review. Songs that have resonated and appealed to listeners within and beyond the borders of Ghana. The nominees include:

Olivetheboy – Asylum

Kidi featuring Black Sherif – Lomo lomo

Lasmid – Puul

King Paluta – Aseda

Black Sherif – January 9

King Promise – Paris

Fameye – Very Soon

Team Eternity Ghana – Defe Defe

Stonebwoy – Jejereje

Best New Artiste

The Best New Artiste category celebrates the industry’s freshest talents who have made a remarkable impact throughout the year under review. The nominees in this category include:

Lali x Lola

Arathejay

Rap Fada

Team Eternity

Beeztrap KOTM

Kwesi Amewuga