Afa ama Nii Bortey: Shatta Wale crowns King Promise Artiste of the Year

TGMA 2025: Shatta Wale Crowns King Promise Artiste of the Year

Shatta Wale was recently seen with King Promise in a video. The dancehall musician called the Afrobeats singer the Artiste of the Year. Their video, showcasing their vibrant lifestyles, gained attention online.

Shatta Wale supports King Promise's bid for the award. The Telecel Ghana Music Awards will take place on May 10. Seven artists are competing, including Stonebwoy and King Paluta.

King Promise is a strong contender this year. He has received the most nominations among his peers. Last year, he lost to Stonebwoy, who had a successful album and concert.

Fans are discussing King Promise's chances against Stonebwoy and others. In the video, Shatta Wale praised King Promise as Artiste of the Year. They were seen chatting in their native Ga language.

Reactions from fans have been mixed. One user questioned why King Promise seems desperate for the award. Another praised his humility and respectfulness.

Comments included thoughts on how artists interact with fans. Some expressed admiration for King Promise’s respect towards Shatta Wale despite his fame.

Earlier, Nigerian artist Mr Eazi also supported King Promise for this award. He recognized King Promise's performance at last year's Detty Rave concert in Accra.

In 2023, many expected King Promise to win but he narrowly lost to Stonebwoy again.