Check out the big five categories for TGMA 26

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